Not a bad movie. Well acted. Great storyline.

Riseborough was rightfully nominated for an Oscar for her performance in this film. Special mention must also go to Marc Maron and Owen Teague who also turn in brilliant performances. The film doesn't grab the heart as much as it should but it's still a worthy watch.

There are arguably so many conventional elements in this film that if it weren't for Andrea Riseborough's absorbing and almost effortless performance, it wouldn't be far off from an after-lunch TV drama. It is a story as solid as it is hardly relevant, which is sustained by a character as unreliable as she is tragically weak. And that it aspires to go towards a kind of redemption that builds a Disney movie ending, a development as scarcely brave as the rest of the film. An irrelevant story elevated by an influencer marketing campaign that ended with an Oscar nomination.

"To Leslie" is the kind of addiction drama you've probably seen dozens of times before. There's really nothing special about it. The film is also emotionally manipulative and predictable throughout. Andrea Riseborough is quite good in the lead role as a washed-up alcoholic. However, I'm perplexed by the amount of praise she's received for her performance. The role is pretty thankful, because the main requirement is to play extremely gesticulating and intense. In addition, she can scream around a lot and go off in a drunken stupor. Subtlety is hardly required, which is certainly also due to the not very creative script. Still, Riseborough is good. But I wouldn't say she's much better than, say, Mila Kunis in "Four Good Days" a few years ago or many others in similar roles. I can't exactly give this film a glowing recommendation. You can definitely watch it for Riseborough's performance, but you shouldn't expect too much.

**A raw and vivid portrayal of the effect of trauma and alcoholism. Great film.**

It was great to watch a film about the effects of trauma without outright showing what happened to the main character. Andrea Riseborough gives a superior performance, at times expressing the undercurrents of her character's past through expression alone. Allison Janney was excellent as her antagonist. Marc Maron was great as Sweeney.

>Sweeney: "You're living, right? I'm sorry it ain't a fairytale. We all should have done things differently. But you're what's wrong with you. Not anyone else."

A depressing story with a sweet ending. Honestly, the ending seems unlikely, but keeps us hopeful that the extremely broken people in this world have a chance. The main actress plays her role incredibly well.

True that it was the same lead on the American misery, but was realized quite well, with a good acting and a convincing plot.

Like most people, I watched it because of the hype surrounding Andrea's performance. I didn't think it was anything special. We've seen this kind of "alcoholic in a circle of recovery and relapse" movies many times before.

Spiritual cousin to Red Rocket and addition to the Dirtbag yet Misunderstood People collection.
An unsurprisingly PHENOMINAL performance by Andrea Riseborough with a shockingly good performance by Marc Maron.

Fantastic! We all seen movies about addiction, this movie retells it in a new light. Strong performances by Andrea Riseborough (Leslie) and stand up comedian Marc Maron. You can't but help to root for Leslie to pick herself back up and fight for a sober day. Incredible movie!
Do yourself a favor and watch this film.