Brendan Fraser's role was an intense portrayal of how intense pain of loss can influence a person's ability to heal himself. He had nothing to live for and he was eating his way out of his mental anguish. His caring friend was enabling him in his self destructive behavior. It doesn't take long for a person to become a recluse when getting up becomes a challenge. I thought it was intense, but I watched it all the way to the end, where he appeared to be elevated to Heaven in the light of his Faith in Humanity!! Glad I watched it, although it was painful to witness!!