Thanks for Sharing is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Stuart Blumberg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Matt Winston.
The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Gad, Joely Richardson, Patrick Fugit, Carol Kane, and Pink (credited as Alecia Moore), with a supporting cast including Michaela Watkins, Emily Meade, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Neil is a doctor who was court ordered to attend sex addiction meetings after being convicted of rubbing against people in public.
At work, Neil tries to excuse his behavior the previous day to his boss, but is later caught secretly filming up her skirt.
Meanwhile, Mike's son Danny, a recovering drug addict, returns home and attempts to make amends to his parents.
Adam calls Neil, who breaks down the bathroom door, discovers that Becky took several pills and takes care of her.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a positive score of 51% based on 114 reviews, with an average rating of 5.59/10.
The site's critics consensus reads: "Thanks For Sharing showcases some fine performances but doesn't delve into its thorny premise as deeply as it should".
[7] Richard Roeper gave the film a largely positive review, saying "First-time director Blumberg does a fine job and makes some brave choices.
"[8] Laremy Legel of Film.com was among the most critical, giving the film a D+, and commenting that it "can't quite find its footing as either a drama or a comedy, and near the end it's actively sliding off the rails".
[9] Nigel Barrington of the Daily Chronicle also criticized the film heavily, dubbing it First World Problems: The Movie.
Dan Callahan wrote about her performance saying, "Of all the cast here, the least experienced is the pop singer Pink, yet she does the best acting in the film: natural, a little harsh, a little unstable.
"[10] Sandy Schaefer praised the film, arguing that "the good elements outweigh the bad in Thanks for Sharing and the final result is a commendable examination of addiction, sex and the nature of grown-up relationships (among other issues that are rarely black and white).