brutal, brilliant

Rating: Null/10 (20 February 2003)

DO NOT make this a "date movie". Instead, watch it with a close friend, 'cause when it's over you'll want to talk deeply about it with someone. This film is by no means entertaining, it's more like torture. But it is what it is - a brutal journey that reminds us of what drugs can do. I really cared for the characters, I didn't think they were just some junkies biting the dust. The director, screenwriter and actors make us symphasise with them. All four leads are amazing, and their slow journey into hell is so realistic. The music and imagery is very bleak, and even though a happy ending looks doubtful from the get-go, the climax of the film is still really shocking. They should show this film in every high school, instead of those lame "say nope to dope" B-grade education shows.