I know what you are saying lads, honestly I do.
So, I’ll qualify..
As a piece of cinema history, it’s very much up there. Up in terms of content, Up in terms of social recording, Up in terms of both cause and effect, Up in terms of “reality” filming. Mr Boyle certainly caught the timing right, a great piece of social history, he directed the film exceptionally well in both aptitude and manner, at the forefront of the reality movement.
Down, well it’s the subject matter. The film wouldn’t have been the film if it wasn’t the core story I know.
But you see I’m one of those strange types that thinks drugs should be open and free for all to use, with the proviso that if you take them you receive no medical care on the NHS for rehab/recovery. So, take them by all means should you wish, just don’t expect a hand up when you can’t cope, if you steel to fund your habit you deserve Prison.
In context, I grew up in an Amish community in rural Florida.. you’ll understand my stance (I hope).
So, is there another film due?
It would be hard to either replicate or indeed better.