A raw, engaging film that paints an intense picture of the reality of drugs

Rating: 7/10 (25 August 2012)

This was dark, depressing and sad. But this painted the true reality of what life is like for drug addicts. It really opened my eyes and it provoked me in a way. The techniques they employed to create the general tone of the film was just so well done and made it more brutal, yet realistic. It's an intense movie.
I didn't necessarily have a favourite character in this film, but I felt the worst for Marion Silver. She didn't deserve the result of where she ended up. She was just in love with a man who got caught up in the wrong things and ended up becoming reliant on the drugs and therefore trying to get money for drugs in some horrible ways. I just felt bad and some women go through this and it does break my heart that these things happen. All the characters in this film showed the different but damaging ways drugs destroyed their lives. Each of them impacted me in a different way.
I would recommend to a very selected few. Only people who are mature, can handle intense movies and heavy things that include drugs and prostitution
This was an intense film but wonderfully crafted by the writer and the director. It really opened my eyes to the damage that drugs have in your life. The techniques employed, just made it more effective and real. This is one I will never forget as it provoked me and gave me a glimpse of what some people actually go through in life. I will never forget this film for it's raw appeal and impact on myself.