Almost a religious experience

Rating: 8/10 (25 December 2001)

I have actually watched this film several times now. I am disapointed that it was so rudely passed over by the oscars..I thought Ellen Burstyn deserved the acadamy award for this, and can't believe it was given to Julia Roberts for Erin Brockovitch instead!! Admittedly, the film is dark, even depressing..but it gets under your skin. I recommend it to anyone who wants to see a great performance, and a seriously thought provoking film of innocence inadvertantly surrendered to drugs.