Well, I just watched this movie on DVD twice in one day (once alone and once with someone else) and I'm still not really sure how I feel about it. Deep down inside, I keep getting the feeling that this is somehow a really great movie, but I can't make up my mind if that feeling is only because of how different it was.
First of all, I agree with everyone who said that this film should be shown to high school kids to deter them from ever doing drugs. I must say that if ever, for even a moment, I would consider shooting up, I would just have to think of Harry's arm at the end of the movie (gross!).
I have to say that the cinematography, editing, acting, and even the musical score were all excellent. I think that Ellen Burstyn gave the performance of a lifetime. Also, if Jennifer Connely was going to be nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award, this should have been the movie she was nominated for (rather than A Beautiful Mind).
Basically, if you like f****d up movies that make you think, al a American Psycho or Memento, you should give this one a shot. Otherwise, don't waste your time and money.
First of all, I agree with everyone who said that this film should be shown to high school kids to deter them from ever doing drugs. I must say that if ever, for even a moment, I would consider shooting up, I would just have to think of Harry's arm at the end of the movie (gross!).
I have to say that the cinematography, editing, acting, and even the musical score were all excellent. I think that Ellen Burstyn gave the performance of a lifetime. Also, if Jennifer Connely was going to be nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award, this should have been the movie she was nominated for (rather than A Beautiful Mind).
Basically, if you like f****d up movies that make you think, al a American Psycho or Memento, you should give this one a shot. Otherwise, don't waste your time and money.