Four Good Days (2020)
When her estranged drug-addicted daughter Mila Kunis once again shows up on her doorstep looking for help, mother Glenn Close tries to remain resilient against the lies, deceit, and hope that she has become all too familiar with over the years. While the story is a familiar one and feels a bit sometimes like it’s just going through the motions, the acting elevates the film. Close is a treasure, not pulling back on the array of emotions and turmoil her character experiences. Kunis isn’t afraid of portraying the ugly side of being a desperate and thoroughly addicted individual. Even Stephen Root offers a solid turn as Close’s current husband and an attempted voice of reason and support through the ordeal.
Oscar Nomination: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)