Beyond Film-making ... This Is Art

Rating: 10/10 (27 September 2005)

After months of anticipation, I finally got a chance just to sit, alone at home, and watch this artwork by Darren Aronofsky. I'd like to say that the cinematography is beyond genius, thus you I also have to say that the editing projects Aronofsky thoughts about drugs and their affects. The four main characters rolls are so convincing that you feel like crawling into the fertile position at the end.
Well done to Jennifer Connelly, at first it's a bit hard to get into her character, and then by the end you feel so sorry for her. Marlon Wayans, from comedy dope head to a powerful drug addict. This is a very big leap to take from comedy to a heavy drama, but Marlon shows you he can handle himself in such a powerful movie. Jared Leto, I found I was convinced by Jared's character the most, next to Ellen Burstyn, from his powerful entrance to his weeping end. This character is not to be stereotyped, as we see he can be a typical junkie, but at the same time a normal son with compassion and love for his mother. Ellen Burstyn, she should have won that Oscar for her performance. She projects the true side affects of such drugs, loneliness and having to conform to societies wishes. Her character I felt related a bit to Jack Nicholson in 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'.
I feel that if you haven't seen this movie you haven't lived.