Just try and forget this film

Rating: 10/10 (7 March 2010)

This film was recommended to me by a friend. I had seen Leto before in American Psycho, Burstyn in The Exorcist and Wayans in numerous comedies. This was a fantastic film and if you plan on watching it prepared to be shocked. This film goes far beyond the effects of drug use. This film examines severe personal meltdown. Having watched it I genuinely didn't know if I wanted more or if I had actually seen enough. During the film I felt pain, sadness anger but also sheer delight. This is by all means a shocking film to watch but its done so well that you cant not call it brilliant. The development of characters (Burstyns in particular), the chilling music, the complete relevance this film has on society today are all factors in what make this film one of the best. I would consider it a must see. It will shock you and move you but you will feel better for seeing it. Before my friend lent me the film I asked what made it so good? He simply said "because you wont be able to forget it".