Strong performances from the Oscar winner and Lucas Hedges enliven a patchy film about a mother dealing with the return of her addict sonIt’s Christmas Eve and as the Burns family prepares for the big day, they’re encountered with a surprise visitor. In most situations, the unexpected return of a son and brother at this particular time of year would be met with warmth but it’s not that simple with Ben (Lucas Hedges). He’s a recovering addict, who informs them that his sponsor agreed that a last minute trip back home for the holidays could be good for him, away from rehab, despite the problems that could potentially arise. Related: Beautiful Boy review – Timothée Chalamet shines in grim addiction drama Continue reading…
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