Hard Core. Depressing. Great acting!

Rating: 9/10 (20 October 2005)

I knew this was a heroin movie prior to watching it, however I must warn this is not for the faint at heart.
I've always been a fan of Jennifer Connely, however have never seen her in a role like this.
Jared Leto is good. Marlon Wayans put in a great performance. I hate to say it, but this was surprising to me. I guess I was narrow minded enough to think of him as a comedian only.
Ellen Burstyn (spelling?) was outstanding. In fact, I can't believe she wasn't nominated for an Academy award.
The movie covers simple junkies going nowhere, and working together to develop a business/plan on how they can better themselves, however ultimately they fall victim to the drug.
Ellen Burstyn gets hooked on uppers prescribed by a non-caring Dr., and ends up enduring shock therapy. BRUTAL!!!