In many respects this was an interesting film if the underbelly of the drug scene in the 70s and 80s intrigues you. There was certainly good acting here, especially by Johnny Depp, but I felt the filmaker was trying a little to hard to get sympathy for his lead character, particularly toward the end. I really have a hard time feeling any kind of compassion towards someone who chose the drug trade and quick riches at the expense of the users who became hooked on cocaine and the misery it brought to not only themselves, but their families as well. That aside, this is a well made movie with an excellent transfer. But it's not for everyone, and even though I purchased it, I really wonder if I'll ever watch it again.
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