A disturbing, downward spiral that stays with you

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2002)

Man, this movie had some of the best acting, camerawork & editing in recent memory. A tough, bitter pill to swallow, yet so well done it grips you and you can't turn away till the credits roll. This movie's disturbing imagery stuck with me for weeks afterwards.
As Roger Ebert said, this flick should be required viewing for anyone contemplating trying heroin. Elley Burstyn should've won an academy award for her role. I'd see it again but I seriously don't know if I could handle it.