Wake Up Call

Rating: 10/10 (25 April 2005)

This is one of the best movies I have EVER seen. I have had personal experiences with drugs and people addicted to drugs. The characters were very convincing. Ellen Burstyn did an outstanding job as Sarah Goldfarb. The scenes with her and that damn refrigerator will haunt me forever! The movie almost makes you feel like YOU are the one on drugs.Especially when watching Sarah on the diet pills. I cannot explain the feeling I was left with after watching this movie. It wasn't a pleasant one though. If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend it. And unlike a lot of people, I don't think it is a "message" movie at all. I think people are generally aware of the dangers and downfalls of drugs and addiction by now, don't you? I just think it is a portrayal of a group of people and their addictions. I was amused when Sarah kept getting her t.v out of hock, after Harry would steal it. I have seen that first hand a million times. So true to real life. And Marlon Wayans showed he can do something other than comedy, and do it well. He took on a very serious role, and nailed it! The sex party was pretty graphic. Shocking? No. Not if you know real life junkies. Seems like this story probably plays out in real life all over the country every day. That's the real tragedy. I can't end this review without commenting on Jared Leto. In my opinion he is great in a serious role. He hasn't really been in a lot of movies, has he? I always thought he was HOT when I first saw him on "My So Called Life" with Claire Danes. But now I am far more infatuated with his music career. His band, 30 Seconds to Mars, is PHENOMENAL. Who knew that boy could sing? I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE their music, and recommend music fans to check out their cd's.