"It's a reason to get up in the morning. It's a reason to smile. Why should I make the bed, or wash the dishes? I do. But why? I'm lonely. I'm old. I like thinking about the red dress! And the television. And your father. People like me now. I am somebody!"
Based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr.; in 2000, Darren Aronofsky brought us a film, nothing short of cinematic genius; a cinematic masterpiece exposing the depths of melancholic human souls. Ellen Burstyn astounds us with her portrayal of a lost and lonely mother. Jennifer Connelly, Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans filled in all the other gaps. Although Aronofsky's film are known for being a bit unsettling and disturbing, this film does just the same, but the audience is 100% invested in the story's characters.
When one thinks they're a failure it's mighty easy to collapse into a world made simpler, brighter, and more beautiful with the aid of drugs. Certainly not suitable for children, this film is extremely intense and depicts drug-use, sexuality, violence and strong language. With an estimated budget of $4 million USD it grossed $15 million but more importantly 27 wins and 36 nominations including an Oscar that year.
This film grips at your heartstrings, and between the usual quirky sounds, camera angles/techniques and doleful soundtrack, viewers are magnetized in pensive delight. No matter the bitterness, and heartache, we must not be troubled but instead force ourselves to rise above life's languishing fathomage.
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