oh my god, what a movie

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2001)

After this movie was over, I couldn't do anything except lie on my bed, turn off the TV, and just be completely and totally stunned for a full five minutes.
First off, it has the most interesting and engaging directing style I've ever seen in any movie. I've never seen "Pi," so I'm not familiar with his work, but I was amazed at how many different ways he presented us with the information! I can't even pick out a favorite scene, there were so many interesting cuts and techniques used. And even in the one major scene where no unique editing was done (where Harry and Sarah are talking in her apartment after he bought her the television) the scene was perfect and gripping.
Anyway, all four major perfomances were outstanding. Not to rain on Julia Roberts's parade, because she did a fine job in "Erin Brockovich", but Ellen Burstyn was seriously robbed. I was also very impressed with Jared Leto--he's come a long way from "My So-Called Life"!
It was the most amazing ride I've ever been on while watching a movie. The ending sequence was so harrowing that it literally had me in tears. I was completely floored. It angered and disgusted me, but it also was probably the single most mesmerizing movie I've ever watched.
In closing, I think that this film should be required viewing for every high school health class. This is enough to scare someone away from drugs, I don't doubt that for a second.
10 out of 10