Yet another masterpiece created by the hands of the divine Afronosky. This was the only work of his I hadn’t seen and now that I have, I am nothing short of fulfilled.

Story aside for the moment, this film is a piece of cinematic genius. The editing must of taken a fantastic amount of time and it very obviously paid off. His finger-snap-speed scene transitions are enough to enduce an epileptic seizure (also scene in the opening of Pi) but properly convey the mass choas, euphoria, and utter loss of control associated with addiction. The score is, of course, amazing and only enhancing the wonderful direction. In short, it was perfection.

As for the plot line and the characters, they were realistic, amazing, and totally heartbreaking. Having my own personal connections with addiction, I found this film to be not only a wonder to view but surprisingly emotional. The things may family has gone through in relation to addiction, especially drug addiction, is all in that film emotionally. That and more.

I spent a solid half an hour sobbing when the credits started rolling. This isn’t counting the tears that began to appear during that montage where their lives have finally spun out of control…then the aftermath.

Though dramatic, it’s not too far from the truth, and that is what makes it so incredible. That is what makes it an expierence.

If you’ve ever thought about using drugs, watch this movie. Unless you are a souless masochist, your desire will be knocked down many notches if not eliminated entirely.