Razor-sharp directing and unique approach make for a great movie.

Rating: 9/10 (12 November 2001)

Good Points: This, friends, is the future of filmmaking. Director Darren Aronofsky slices open the rose-tinted haze, exposing the reality for you and does not for one iota sugar-coat this film based on Hubert Selby Jr.'s novel about the lovely effects of heavy drug use on the lives of four radically different characters. Psychedelic. On the edge. In your face. Very creative visuals. Aronofsky is original, which is something the movie biz needs. BADLY.
Bad Points: Not much to complain about here, although people expecting a happy ending will be disappointed...and GOOD FOR YA TOO! Life don't always have a happy ending, kiddies. If you want fantasy, go watch Peter Pan. Reality bites. Now open your brain and sit down.
Bottom Line: Incredible and unique movie. A nice change from the processed movie food Hollywood usually crams down our throats.