Why do so many people praise this film?

Rating: 3/10 (14 May 2006)

This is one of those films like "Million Dollar Baby" where people ask you if you "have seen it YET", like everyone should be mandated to see it. There is another element similar to "Requiem for a Dream" or "Fight Club" where its COOL to see this film because its fresh and bleeding edge. It really does not fulfill either of these categories. Its made by MTV, and it feels like it was made by a typical MTV viewer. The acting was mediocre and the script was filled with melodramatic, stereotyped mush that made watching it really sour. The music wasn't good, the message wasn't good, and the aesthetics were nothing exceptional. This film is some young, inexperienced director's masturbatory work. He did not have an objective when he began making this film, and he definitely did not end up with one. Seriosuly, the message is "If you try hard enough, you can achieve anything!" My mom used to tell me that until I was like 4 when she decided that it is better for me to know how the real world works, and not remain in some fantasy world for the rest of my life. This guy is a pimp and a drug dealer. He is a bad human being. I am sick of praising people in films who live off of other peoples misery. Johnny Depp in "Blow"? Aww we are sad that you can't see your daughter again. No. You provided most of the cocaine that was snorted during the 70's. Who cares if you can't see your daughter again. They are keeping her away from you because YOU ARE A ROTTEN HUMAN BEING. Same concept here. Don't waste your time.