The cinematography alone is worth the viewing

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2002)

Aronofsky is brilliant again. Like his previous film, Pi, aronofsky has the ability to get on film pure anguish, frustration, fear and most importantly pure obsession. everything about this story spelled gloom and dispair, and aronofsky so brilliantly brought that out, not just through the characters but through his vision for the photography.
jared leto's character was so innocent and beguiling that even i believed his plans would eventually work.
Marlon Wayans definitely transcended his "family of origin" to prove that he is a fantastic dramatic actor and not just a comedic actor.

jennifer connelly's character was so pitiful. jennifer proved that she had the range to play such a character so believably.
Of the many fantastic scenes with Ellen Burstyn, the scene where Ellen is walking up that sidewalk and the way it was photographed completely blew me away.
the supporting cast, including Keith David as the sinister pimp and of course the party that he threw, blew me away to think that addicts will go so far for their obsession.
I have only seen the "NC-17 version" of this film. It is the version that I recommend. by the way this is not a good "date" movie. especially if it is a first date :)