Friday, September 07, 2012
TAKING A HIT
Today's movie was Danny Boyle's
with Ewan McGregor, Robert Conrad and a bunch of young (at the time) British talent.
It is an accurate depiction of heroin addiction made palatable by a pace and story that outruns the horror at the loss of these people's lives.
That they cannot even remain loyal to one another is the most tragic part of the tale.
The cinematography and direction are vivacious and critical to the overall positive effect of the film. It must be seen to be appreciated.
It is not going to stop anyone from using nor will it do much for anyone who has to deal with a user but for folks outside the situation, it will be apparent that simplistic views don't begin to touch the depth of the drug problem.
As a movie it is totally entertaining. Sometimes even fun and funny.
I have seen it a couple of times so it is a 5 out of Netflix5.
Labels: films
