Review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) by Meg R — 07 Jan 2007
One of the bleakest films I have ever seen. Every tragedy that befalls the young hero -- a fostercare "graduate" propelled into situations of ever-escalating comic horror by his junkie mother -- is as inexorable as fate.
Cole Sprouse (remember him as Adam Sandler's son in BIG DADDY?) gives a revelatory performance as the young victim. Brilliant acting and directorial debut by Asia Argento, too. Her Sarah is a mascara-smeared sociopath of demonic proportions.
If Courtney Love caught wind of it, she might well sue.
This review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) was written by Meg R on 07 Jan 2007.
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has generally received mixed reviews.
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