The Upside of Anger

In the wake of her husband's sudden departure, an embittered suburban wife and mother (Joan Allen) struggles with alcoholism while dealing with four independent-minded daughters (Erika Christensen, Keri Russell, Alicia Witt, Evan Rachel Wood). An unexpected shot at happiness arrives when Allen befriends an equally boozy, washed-up baseball star (Kevin Costner). Moving seriocomedy co-stars Mike Binder (who also wrote and directed). 117 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary by Allen, Binder; deleted scenes; "making of" featurette.