Better Days
2025
Comedy / Drama
1h41
Marie-Paule LOISEAU rated ★ 9/10
Un très beau film sur l'alcoolisme féminin traité avec bienveillance. Les actrices sont supers même les moins connues. Sujet très bien traité sur le deni, les ravages de l'addiction, la cohésion du groupe et la résilience. À voir.
Synopsis
Following a car accident, Suzanne loses custody of her three children. She has no choice but to seek treatment at a center for alcoholics. As soon as she arrives, she meets Alice and Diane, two women with strong personalities. Denis, a sports instructor, will try to bring them together around the same goal: to participate in the Dune Rally in the Moroccan desert. He will need a lot of patience and teaching skills to prepare this unlikely team to achieve their goal.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'Better Days' a touching and realistic portrayal of women battling alcoholism, highlighted by strong performances, particularly from Valérie Bonneton. The film effectively mixes humor and emotion, capturing the harsh realities of addiction alongside a backdrop of personal growth and resilience. Despite some predictability and minor plot inconsistencies, the film's sincere depiction of recovery and friendship resonates well with its audience.
👍 Exceptional acting and heartfelt storytelling
👎 Some plot points may feel unresolved
