I was attracted to this film by the soundtrack, and a strong recommendation from a friend I trust. I was not dissappointed on either count.
This film is bleak, from the get go to the conclusion, don't look for a happy ending, unless you count a merciful release as happy. Having said that, getting through the darkness is a fantastic journey, and one you can appreciate for it dark humour, and wonderful visuals, especially the mothers bad trip. This is a junkie/druggie movie, but I don't feel compelled to pitch it against Trainspotting or scenes from Pulp Fiction, Refer Madness or lawks too many I can't remember.
I saw this after Black Swan, and think that it is as compelling a film, Aronofsky has a grim eye that stays on the sane side of Gilliamesque, making very full, rich films.
Not for the feint of heart,
K rated.
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