David Smith

I honestly do not know where to begin!! Up until 5 minutes ago when I finished this absolutely astonishing film, I would have told you that Trainspotting captured addiction better than any film I’ve seen. That has now changed! I am in recovery and this film took me back to the darkest moments in my active addiction. I could literally feel the cold when they were in the vehicle thinking of their next move, I could feel the beads of sweat on my forehead, and I felt the desperation and internal struggle of compromising the last of my morals for the next fix! This film has me shook to my core, not only because I have lived this life, but because there are people out there as I am writing this review going through this misery! Absolutely well done in every way, it will be very difficult for any film to come as close to depicting substance abuse as well as this did....I don’t see it possible. If anyone ever has any questions about what addiction is or just want to watch an all around amazing film, I highly recommend this one!