Just the Best...

Rating: 10/10 (13 December 2012)

A movie juxtaposing drugs with the Moirai. Their salvation as well as their destruction There's no other words I can use to explain it. The techniques, the character development (constructive or deconstructive) and the soundtrack. Mansell seems to really be the most emotionally charged movie composer since Ennio Morricone and Darren Aronofsky portrays this 'pleasant nightmare' with such powerful techniques and force that you the viewer can slightly taste the characters euphoria and feel the anguish of their fates. I was glued to this movie from the first second until after the end credits were complete. This is a what some would call a perfect dramatic combination with the best soundtrack for a Drama since 'Shakespeare in Love', 'Fight Club' and 'American Beauty'; a feeling of a building success in the characters whilst also a presence of macabre and limbo, an amazing storyline and most what I'd call the third most important addition to this picture (after the directorial techniques and soundtrack of course) is the powerful performances. This movie shows that even failed actors like Jared Leto and comedic actors (also pretty much failed) like Marlon Wayans are still very talented.
Ellen Burstyn outshines all the performances though, I'm in fact shocked that she did not receive the Academy Award losing to Julia Roberts (who lets face it, just didn't compare). This movie is highly underrated. If I had any say in the Academy this would have been the first controversial yet deserving movie to win Best Picture before others like 'Crash' and 'The Hurt Locker' (both amazing films as well).
All I have to say is if you only have time for one movie in your schedule, make it this one and I swear an oath that you will feel anything but regret.