'My Name Is Bill W.' is a genuinely affecting, sincere Biopic on a man who fought himself & gave something so real to the society. Yes, The Late/Great William Griffith "Bill W." Wilson wasn't an ordinary man & nor was his story & that's exactly why this biopic merits itself a watch.
'My Name Is Bill W.' is Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism, only to become the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous years later.
'My Name Is Bill W.' wouldn't have been the same film, without James Woods & JoBeth Williams. Woods, undoubtedly one of the greatest actors in motion-picture history (if not the greatest), delivers a powerhouse performance as Bill W. He's unlikable, hard to sympathize with initially, but your heart breaks when he throws away the bottles & starts to offer help to fellow alcoholics. Woods is a force here. Williams as his long-suffering wife, The Late/Great Lois 'Lo' Wilson, matches up-to him at all times & is sensational. You heart goes out to her as she struggles with her husband's addiction & later, with his priorities taking over a relationship. Woods's performance earned him a well-deserved Emmy & Williams (though strangely not so recognized), are at the top of their games. Offering them great support is the Late/Great James Garner, who's flawless in brief role. Gary Sinise, too, shines in a supporting role.
Directed Sharply by the Late/Great Daniel Petrie & Written Sincerely by William G. Borchert, 'My Name Is Bill W.' is something you should watch.
'My Name Is Bill W.' is Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism, only to become the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous years later.
'My Name Is Bill W.' wouldn't have been the same film, without James Woods & JoBeth Williams. Woods, undoubtedly one of the greatest actors in motion-picture history (if not the greatest), delivers a powerhouse performance as Bill W. He's unlikable, hard to sympathize with initially, but your heart breaks when he throws away the bottles & starts to offer help to fellow alcoholics. Woods is a force here. Williams as his long-suffering wife, The Late/Great Lois 'Lo' Wilson, matches up-to him at all times & is sensational. You heart goes out to her as she struggles with her husband's addiction & later, with his priorities taking over a relationship. Woods's performance earned him a well-deserved Emmy & Williams (though strangely not so recognized), are at the top of their games. Offering them great support is the Late/Great James Garner, who's flawless in brief role. Gary Sinise, too, shines in a supporting role.
Directed Sharply by the Late/Great Daniel Petrie & Written Sincerely by William G. Borchert, 'My Name Is Bill W.' is something you should watch.