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| Mark Ruffalo and Gweneth Paltrow |
Engaging "Thanks for Sharing" a lighthearted look at sex addiction
Yes, you read that right. You typically may not think of sex addiction as being lighthearted, but the new "Thanks for Sharing" is a remarkably charming but affecting look at the subject. It looks at several people navigating the rocky road of recovery. Adam (Mark Ruffalo) has been sober 5 years and now getting back in the dating scene with a lovely young woman (Gweneth Paltrow). Adam's sponsor Mike (Tim Robbins) has issues of his own with his wife and son (Joely Richardson and Patrick Fugit). Adam's sponsoree Neil (Josh Gad) is new to the program and finding what a challenge it is until he meets Dede (Alecia "Pink" Moore). Directed and co-written by Stuart Blumberg ("Keeping the Faith"), it's a flippant but well-acted look at what a rocky road recovery can be, especially for sex addicts. It's also efficiently and energetically told by Blumberg, and while its slightly uneven tone, particularly in its darker final act, throws the film off a bit, those who have had addiction issues of any kind may be able to relate. Of the three stories, Gad's was the most interesting, though Ruffalo, in a sturdy turn that shows his growth as an actor, grounds the film very believably. Robbins, in the film's most underwritten role, has also aged well while pop star Pink is a fun, likable addition to the cast. The honest, funny "Thanks for Sharing" adeptly shows some of the lighter side of addiction, and Blumberg makes it largely palpable as well. Worth the time for addicts and non-addicts alike.
Wes's Grade: B
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