This movie was very hyped for me, and I have to say, it fell a little short. I found the storytelling elements and the visual style to be a little unorganized.
On the other hand, Leonardo Dicaprio's performance is very, very impressive.
This review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) was written by Cale R on 28 Jan 2010.
The Basketball Diaries has generally received positive reviews.
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