My Zinc Bed (2008) (TV)

This is my second viewing of this film. The summary I wrote exactly one year ago (a creepy coincidence) is good enough:
'A love triangle consisting of the owner of a business software company, his ex-alcoholic, ex-druggie wife, and a recovering alcoholic poet, who is hired by the businessman to do publicity work.'
I am sad, however, at how brutally dismissive I was back then. Here is what I wrote:
'The theme here is addiction and the role of support groups in recovery. The text possesses a modicum of refinement which keeps it watchable, although it is nothing particularly strong or memorable.'
In the first place, I should have remarked how very well directed it is. And after watching it for the second time I have to admit that it is stronger and more memorable than I supposed then. The plot is a bit of a dud, no doubt, and with a length of 1 hour 13 minutes it was unlikely to be otherwise. But for as long as it can it draws the viewer into it.

Rating: 53 (up from 39)