“Alcoholist” (** out of four) was a preachy and unpleasant melodrama about an alcoholic (John Robinson) who attempts to detox and straighten his life out with the help of a concerned therapist (Gabriella Wright) while at the same time plotting to kill his neighbor (Bill Moseley) who he blames for his circumstances and misfortunes. Attempt to make meaningful statement about the treatise of alcoholism combined with a melodramatic revenge thriller doesn’t work, despite good performances and some striking imagery from director Lucas Pavetto. A good try that comes up short. Movies like these are enough to make you want to go to an A.A. meeting