Drugs and Addiction

Hello All,

I hope you had a great weekend. Today's post is about movies that feature drug use and addiction. There are quite a number of good films that fit into this type. I don't want to include the Cheech and Chong style of film - they are really there own special breed. These are more movies that are anti-drug films or look at addiction as an issue. A few really good ones include:

Trainspotting - quite a good adaptation of the Irwin Welsh novel. Has a great soundtrack that works well in the film too.

Traffic - Steven Soderberg directs this wonderful ensemble cast. It really is a magnificent film.

Blow - Johnny Depp is magnificent in this film which is based on the life of George Jung.

The Man with the Golden Arm - this is an old Frank Sinatra film and is out of character for him but is definitely worth a watch.

Limitless - wonderful concept, brilliantly executed. I loved this film. Not really an anti-drug movie but I liked it so I am including it on the list.

Less than Zero - Being a child of the 80s I had to include this teen film starring a very young Robert Downy Jnr

Drugstore Cowboy - this is quite a realistic film that can be a bit of a challenge to watch. I enjoyed it. Matt Dillon is very good in this Gus Van Sant film.

The Panic in Needle Park - this is a depressing movie but worth watching for Pacino's performance. He is great in this film.

Requiem for a Dream - This film has wonderful performances all round. Again, it is a hard watch but worth it if you are up for a challenge.

Candy - this small Australian film features wonderful performances by Heath Ledger and Abbie Cornish. It is worth a watch but is quite an uncomfortable one to watch.

Little Fish - again, another Australian piece with a great cast. Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving in particular were very good in this film.

That's the list for today. Quite a short post. Do you have a favourite movie that is anti-drugs, if so, let me know in the comments below.