spector-rose

Love is the Drug is a cautionary tale about the excessive freedoms given to teens - it is a film every parent should watch. As it plays out, it sticks rightfully close to the teen cast and is quite skilled in presenting things from their point of view. Its characters are as often shown conspiring as partying, which only draws the viewer further into their narrow-minded world. The actors are clearly a credit to the film, each actor crafts a complex, believable character that blends Love is the Drug's specific, southern Californian setting with the kind of truth that eludes the vast majority of its genre peers. I feel this is a film parents should see if they want to understand teens today.

Dark Honeymoon's cast, alone, is impressive. I was very impressed with Lindy Booth and Nick Cornish. I believe this was Roy Scheider's last film and he always delivers. The characters were believable and fascinating. The film itself invites the audience to take part in the confusion, to attempt to discern illusion from reality as if you are looking at a Rorschach test. The film is boldly manipulative, demanding the audience's complete involvement and undivided attention. This is definitely a movie where you have to pay attention the whole time and catch every scene. Believe me it's worth it. If you are a movie fan who likes surprises, I recommend Dark Honeymoon.