A movie with a message that brings the tragedy of drug addiction home....

Rating: 8/10 (28 April 2000)

I only chose to rent the movie because it was on IMDB's top 250 list, and thus didn't have any clue or ideas what to expect. The way it started, I figured it will be one of those teenage crime/comedy movies. It was that and much more. This movie is going to leave a permanent mark on me. No one who is not an addict, can see this movie, and even think about trying drugs.
The scene where the the dead kid is discovered, has to be one of the most tragic, horrifying and scary scenes of all time. Even though I quickly fast forwarded it because I can't watch gory stuff, but whatever I saw is still haunting me now.
At times its a comedy, but that one scene will make you forget everything else. This movie should be required viewing for high-school kids.
I hope my review doesn't convince the reader that it is a documentary or has no entertainment value. On the contrary, majority of the movie is extremely entertaining, but if you are sensitive person, then the moral message will strongly effect you.