An audio visual symphony!

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2002)

This is one of the most powerful movies I have seen, ever. I was attracted by the preview and rave reviews the movie got but I was hesitant in renting this movie, thinking it may be too "cerebral". Both my expectation and the fear were well founded. This movie is a story of drug addiction. Actually there are two stories, one of the mom and the other of the son with many co-stories interwoven. Initially appearing disjointed and appearing stereotype drug movie actually culminates in an unforgettable climax. One of those movies that stays with you long after you have seen it, because of the unforgiving but hypnotic portrayal of reality. A must see but be prepare to watch till the end and be prepared for some heavy stuff.