Hix_TM
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Not much can be said that hasn't already, but I'm unsure if the following point has been made:
This film isn't about drug usage, but about drug addiction. Aronofsky isn't saying that drug use leads to destruction (In fact, I believe the man is a cigarette smoker himself), he's merely pointing out the troubles of abusing drugs and becoming addicted to them.
This film isn't about drug usage, but about drug addiction. Aronofsky isn't saying that drug use leads to destruction (In fact, I believe the man is a cigarette smoker himself), he's merely pointing out the troubles of abusing drugs and becoming addicted to them.
What can be said? Structurely, this film is a mess. It feels more like a string of TV episodes put together to make a film. The characters are also one-dimentional and without motivation for what they do. And the cartoon drawing is rough and unpolished.
But there is a charm about this flick that has yet to be entwined into any other Disney film made (with the possible exception of the Jungle Book). From the country songs to the quirky humour (And very witty, for a Disney flim), this comes across as Joel and Ethan Coen (Big Lebowski) do animation. Coen Fans, check this out. Everything about this film screams Coen, (even the one-dimentional characters). Anyone else? Check it out too. These are the days when we have good songs and sharp writing in a Disney movie, none of this Lion King tosh.
But there is a charm about this flick that has yet to be entwined into any other Disney film made (with the possible exception of the Jungle Book). From the country songs to the quirky humour (And very witty, for a Disney flim), this comes across as Joel and Ethan Coen (Big Lebowski) do animation. Coen Fans, check this out. Everything about this film screams Coen, (even the one-dimentional characters). Anyone else? Check it out too. These are the days when we have good songs and sharp writing in a Disney movie, none of this Lion King tosh.
Make no mistake... this is a film that not many people will like. It is not the crazy comedy of Fear and Loathing, nor the Gangster/Crime life of Goodfella's.
In fact, it's a parent/child drama piece, but it's about a drug dealer. This is its problem. Whilst its theme centres around family and the notion of success, the narrative is of a drug dealer. Therefore, most people who normally would have emotional interest in the themes are going to be put off by the drug connotations, and the ones interested in the drugs won't give a damn about the family thing.
I urge all people to see this film. It's about family, particularly a father/son relationship, so go in expecting that. Anyone put off by the drugs connection should go see it for an education and anyone put off by the moral centre should go see it, because what it says about family is important.
In fact, it's a parent/child drama piece, but it's about a drug dealer. This is its problem. Whilst its theme centres around family and the notion of success, the narrative is of a drug dealer. Therefore, most people who normally would have emotional interest in the themes are going to be put off by the drug connotations, and the ones interested in the drugs won't give a damn about the family thing.
I urge all people to see this film. It's about family, particularly a father/son relationship, so go in expecting that. Anyone put off by the drugs connection should go see it for an education and anyone put off by the moral centre should go see it, because what it says about family is important.