Glorifies drugs & lawless behavior

Rating: 5/10 (22 March 2011)

While this film was suspenseful and compelling, I am sorry I watched it. It at first seems to warn against the use of mind-enhancing drugs. But then it goes on to glorify not only drug abuse, but selfish ambition, greed, sexual immorality, deception and murder. The message is, "As long as you do it right and don't get caught, drugs and illegal activity are okay—good even." That's a terrible message to send to anyone, but especially to young people, who'll no doubt be attracted to this slick, fast-paced film.
It should never have been rated PG-13, but should have received an R-rating, due to the thematic element of drug abuse and violence. I would not recommend this movie to anyone. Instead, I think concerned Americans should boycott the film and urge others to stay away.
I certainly hope it doesn't win any awards. I am disappointed that Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper would be involved with a project that advocates something so wrong.