30 reviews
Sales Rank: 3744

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 124
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 0.6

MPN: D11824D
ISBN: 6305162026
UPC: 085391182429
EAN: 9786305162025
ASIN: 6305162026

Theatrical Release Date: August 10, 1988
Release Date: June 1, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed, Thousands of Titles Listed, Fast Processing

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com essential video
After making his mark in several hit comedies including Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton startled critics and audiences alike with his acclaimed performance in this 1988 drama about one man's struggle against cocaine addiction. Keaton's comedic energy is transformed here into the kind of jittery intensity that's perfect for his role, suggesting a driven personality who can maintain the appearance of self-control for only so long before he crashes and burns. After a series of setbacks, Keaton's character seeks refuge in a drug rehabilitation program and must confront the truth of his own addiction at the urging of a counselor (Morgan Freeman) who's heard every lame excuse in the book from addicts struggling to quit. Kathy Baker leads a superb supporting cast as a recovering alcoholic and battered wife whose flagging self-esteem is boosted by Keaton's attention. Under the careful direction of Glenn Gordon Caron (of TV's Moonlighting fame), Keaton and Baker handle this delicate material with consummate skill and grace, turning a potentially depressing story into a moving portrait of people who must battle their inner demons step by tentative step. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Michael Keaton in rare dramatic role!!! Such a great film and a very underated actor! August 20, 2008
This film is a keeper,the underated and always wonderful Michael Keaton(a very underated actor that we don't see enough of anymore) in rare dramatic film about the effects of cocaine abuse,and trying to kick the habit. Great supporting cast that includes Morgan Freeman,M.Emmmet Walsh,and Kathy Baker. I guess the only quibble I have with the DVD is that it's Standard Full Frame and NOT anamorpic widesceeen,but it's still a nice transfer overall. It's the performances that matter with this one!!! Recommended!!! Two thumbs up! A+

5 out of 5 stars

Clean and Sober review July 13, 2008
Clean and Sober is my favorite Michael Keaton movie. His portrayal of a man caught up in the fast lane who gets in over his head with drugs and alcohol is stunningly realistic. Watching Keaton go through an addicts journey to sobriety is painful, poignant, and at times humorous. Clean and Sober is one of my 'feel good' movies.

5 out of 5 stars

Keaton's Best Acting Performance May 1, 2008
Michael Keaton has given a lot of great performances in movies such as Mr. Mom and Night Shift but this one tops them all. It is a well constructed movie that is funny, dramatic, and touching. His performance is one of the best i've ever seen.

5 out of 5 stars

a movie everyone should see April 6, 2008
A great story behind this one, the addiction, the program, the real-deal with this one. I would highly suggest this to everyone!

1 out of 5 stars

Its NOT closed captioned November 24, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful

Yes, that IS a reason to flunk it, as a DVD.

If people in the house can't follow the movie then ITS WORTHLESS!!

If it isn't bad enough that the deaf and hard of hearing are the last group to be opening discriminated against left in America, if it isn't bad enough that before you even buy a movie you have to research just to make sure it has CC, in 2007!

What's worse? When it says on Amazon this movie has it, and it does not.

What's worse? When it says on the DVD BOX it has it, and it does not!

YES I know how to use CC, if it's anywhere on a DVD I WILL find it.
How long is all this blatant discrimination going to continue, yes I still run into DVD's with no CC, in 2008 almost now.

So I guess all the drunk and doped up deaf and hard of hearing will continue to not have an outlet to see themselves if they have a substance problem, which my brother does.