Acts of Worship

DVD picture and sound excellent, standard aspect ratio. Story concerns a young woman struggling to overcome her addiction with the help of a recovering addict. Based partly on the writer/director's experience with addiction in her youth. The movie was recommended by some viewers of Requiem for a Dream. It is not as melodramatic as RFAD, nor as gritty as "Panic in Needle Park" but still very interesting. I'd almost call it a chick flick drug movie because the two lead characters are female, and the focus is on female addicts. There are some graphic scenes of drug use and considering the subject matter, a lot of profanity. It does not glorify drugs at all, but does a great job of showing the shallow desperation addicts live day to day. The stealing, lying, loss of self esteem, and cold exploitation of the weak is depressing to watch, but at the same time very believable. Some of the actors look too clean cut to pass for junkies, but Ana Reeder does a pretty good job at it and in fact practically carries the film. It's too bad that something tragic has to happen to somebody to force them to change their ways, but again that is reality, and this Indie film conveys that very well.

I liked the characters in this movie- especially the main character (the actress did a great job, very believable). It's basically a "slice of life" movie in which you view the movie through this character, since she is in almost every scence. It shows how her addiction destroys her relationship, friendship, job opportunities, and health.it was well written - using "everyday street language"; the film was so real it felt like a documentary to me.this is a must-see for those interested in substace abuse, addiction, and recovery.

While this movie was an "indie" film and the editing was not perfect, it makes the story line more real. I found that it was hard hitting for my guys that I work with and said volumes when the ending came. I found that there were some slow parts, but it felt like it was in a direction where people just needed to stop and think about their own life at those points.Need more movies that don't glorify drugs but paints a reality for all of us.

What a breath taking movie! really great raw acting as well as personal and lost feeling to the overview of the movie that is of the drug life nature in itself! I wouldn't mind seeing a second "acts of worship" to this movie it was so good. I got attached to the characters (especially Alix the main character) and would love to see the directer portray her story of getting clean. The movie is some what of a cliff hanger, but in the graceful manner it is done, it works well as I ended up sitting there with a bit of heart-ache and a tear in my eye.

Simply stated, this movie is brilliant. Beautifully directed and acted, it is one of the few movies (out of hundreds I've seen) that made me cry. It is an emotional powerhouse film, graphically portraying the horrid drug addiction that terribly afflicts a young woman's life, and consequently those who care for her. "Acts of Worship" is honorable in it's truly honest depiction of life as an addict, it doesn't sugar-coat anything. It definitely is an important film to see if you, like me, have it pretty good for the most part but all too often forget to count your blessings, get caught up in petty upsets and lose perspective. Great movie.

This movie is a harsh look at teen addiction, the effects it has on ones life and those around you. I teach a parenting class and it is a scary possibility in dealing with troubled teens. Every parents nightmare. It is good to watch.

I love this movie. The actors do a great job depicting life's struggles, especially the struggle of addiction.

Very powerful movie. I bought it to use with my treatment groups; however, decided against it as it could be relapse trigger. The movie would be useful for a psychoeducational or preventative group.

Good

Nothing to do with Christ or the Church.