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Hubert Selby, Jr.’s underground novel of addiction is brought to hyperkinetic life in Darren Aronofsky’s cinematic adaptation. The film traces the gradual descent of four addicts into oblivion as they chase anything that will lift them from their desolate existence. Aronofsky’s visual style captures both the characters’ gritty surroundings and their dreamy hallucinations, and is well balanced by the effective work of his lead actors, particularly Ellyn Burstyn in a devastating, Oscar-nominated performance.

darren aronofsky, jared leto, jennifer connelly, marlon wayans, ellen burstyn,