Review by jcian

I wanted very much to like this film. The premise is compelling, the too-close relationships that grow out of necessity for the down and out who basically do whatever they must to continue to be able to get by and get high. Unfortunately, the most intimidating character is kept off screen and is just someone we hear through the phone conversations of other characters. Because this part of the drama remains unseen, it appears that there are 3 related but somehow unmotivated deaths. The scenes between dodge and his brother are poignant but it all takes too long. Every shot is long and slow. Plenty of long drawn-out track shots. Even the establishing shots of exteriors and interiors are lingering. I managed to go and make lunch between crises. Still, there's some real juice in this one.