Superbly Disturbing

Rating: 10/10 (1 October 2004)

This is one the best movies I have ever seen. Granted, it does not leave the viewer with happy and warm feelings at the end. However, the movie is so enthralling that I have seen it more times than I can count.
It's an excellent portrayal of the darkness of drugs and addiction, told through the interwoven stories of the characters. Personally, I think this is Marlon Wayans best performance. Jared Leto is remarkable, fitting into the role perfectly. Jennifer Connelly is superb. The standout is Ellen Burstyn. I can't say enough about her performance. I can't even describe the movie with adequate words. Surely, some scenes are downright disturbing -- Leto's character in the hospital, Connelly's "predicament" at the end -- but it all fits perfectly into the plot.
All I know is that I watch it whenever I have the opportunity. I wish I had seen this in the theatre. In short, if you have not seen this film, see it as soon as you can.
10 out of 10