Innovative, Disturbing and Brilliant

Rating: 9/10 (8 March 2020)

Not what I expected at all, it was so much more than a 'drugs are bad' movie, taking the disturbingly similar journeys of mother and son through the short lived highs and crushing lows of both their lives .
The performance of from Ellyn Burstyn as the loving but deeply troubled mother was absolutely mesmerising - deserving of the oscar nomination and in my view really should have won.
The cinematography and editing were were quite brilliant with a stunning soundtrack complimenting perfectly the mood and emotions on show.
A very dark and disturbing movie but also an absolute must see.