Name _________________________
28 Days Movie Questions- Answer
each question with complete
sentences.
- What is Gwen’s social life like at
the beginning of the film? How much
of a role does alcohol play in her life?
- How does Gwen get in trouble at her sister’s
wedding? What role do drugs and
alcohol play in that episode?
- What kind of influence does Gwen’s boyfriend play
in her life? Do you think he is a
good or bad influence, and why?
- We don’t see Gwen’s actual court sentencing, but
what choice is she given?
- What is Gwen’s attitude at the beginning of
rehabilitation? Does she take it
seriously? How does she feel about
the other people in rehab?
6. What is the “turning point” or event that
causes Gwen to take rehab seriously?
What do alcoholics and drug addicts refer to this “turning point”
as?
- How does
Gwen’s boyfriend react to her time at rehab? Has anything changed in their
relationship?
- What ultimate decision does Gwen need to make
when she gets out of rehab?
- Is there
any scientific evidence that drinking is more addictive than other
drugs? What about breaking the
addiction? Is it dangerous to just
stop all at once? (You should
research this answer and cite your sources here)
- In the movie,
a young 17-year-old girl struggles with heroin addiction. What happens to her? What are your thoughts about how she
was dealing with addiction? Should
Gwen have talked to a counselor about her?
WRITING: ½ page to one full page in length.
Did you like this film? Do you think it is realistic? Do you think that people who commit crimes
while under the influence should be allowed to go to rehab instead of
jail? Why or why not? Does Sandra Bullock portray an addict well? How about her withdrawal from alcohol? Is it accurate? Do you believe this is what withdrawal looks like?
