A masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2013)

This is one of the best movies I have even seen.
It is not an easy movie to watch - none of Darren Aronofky's movies is - but it is a brilliant, compassionate and throughout-provoking one.
The story of how different people are dealing with addiction - all forms of addiction - is extremely engaging and deeply humanistic.
Aronofsky's ability to empathize and make the audience empathize with the broken and flawed characters is what give this movie its beauty.
Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, Jared Leto, and Marlon Wayans give memorable performances.
The soundtrack, by the Kronos Quartet, is riveting and wonderfully complements the movie.