Unabashed near perfection..

Rating: 9/10 (10 March 2001)

I could not take my eyes off this film for a second.
In this highly fast paced story about 3 drug addicts and the mother of one who descends into diet pill addiction, I was mesmerised. Besides the fact that it has a great cast (what MARLON WAYANS in a non comedic role.. he was good!), the visual style and scores left me breathless. That violin music is still stuck with me. And TALK ABOUT EYE CANDY! Those edits and sounds had me awestruck.
I have just left the theatre less than 15 minutes and I can't stop thinking about this film in its perfection. Sure I have seen movies about addiction, 'Trainspotting', 'Drug Store Cowboy', 'Rush', and what I felt was the best one 'H' but this film beats them all. There is no real plot, and at the start of the film we all know the story, but it's the ride that the director takes you on that will leave you stunned.
I will never look at my refrigerator again with out feeling pure fear, as Ellen Burstyn did in her best actress nominated performance. If she doesn't win (which goes without saying cause she probably wont), then there is no justice.
A MUST SEE FILM!! And anyone who is even THINKING of doing drugs, should see this film (heck it should be mandatory in schools as far as I am concerned that every student see this film). This film blows 'Traffic' (which is great too) out of the water.
Rating 9.5 out of 10
PS - Did anyone notice the boom mic gaff, with the conversation between Leto and Burstyn after he visits her to tell her about the new TV?