Fantastically Based On Harsh Reality. ♦ 86%

Rating: 9/10 (21 July 2013)

Music & cast performance are the best things this film can boast about. Other than these, the depressing theme actually is a piece of art.
The narrative is gradual & the climax totally pulls it off, giving its viewers the much required food for thought. I am really impressed by the lead four actors' characters & their portrayal. Jennifer Connelly & Ellen Burstyn are brilliant.
Now, with the cinematography & editing, it is totally different from most of the movie made. The fast cutting editing totally mesmerized me. In less than 110 minutes, the story of different addictions is totally fathomable. I wonder someone makes a film on the latest addictions.
Although, telling a grim story, the second half is duller than first and as it approaches the end, becomes a tad boring. But the music of course keeps you engrossed. Moreover, the message that it has to give is very thinkable & thus, I rate it a good 8.6/10.
BOTTOM LINE: Highly recommended because of its music, editing & theme.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Profanity: Mediocre | Vulgarity/Porn: Strong | Sex/Foreplay/Mouth-Kiss: Critical | Nudity: Very Critical | Violence: Strong | Gore: Strong | Drugs: Infinity