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Although I'm not a great fan of biography/drama, this one was something else! Good writing, even if it's not a true story.Truly a captivating film! Great story, authentic style and cinematography. Some viewers just couldn't handle the child-abuse portrayed in this movie in it's ugliest form. So be warned. This film certainly raises the topic.Great actors, most of all the child actors were particularly good and believable (Sprouse twins) and the phenomenal Jimmy Bennett as Jeremiah at the age of 7, deserves an Oscar. Asia Argento must have (some) talent to push this trough, and I think she did well. She seems to be like her father Dario, peculiar and a perfectionist, when it comes to directing. She's occasionally overacting her role as the monstrous, prostitute-, drug addict mother, but does it in way you start to dislike the person she's playing. The film goes on with a rage and keeps you glued to the screen till the bitter end."The Heart Is Deceitfull Above All Things" is a serious and pressing movie, but underneath all the ugliness lies the beauty of it.This is the best drama, I've seen in years, and I have to say this film moved me.Highly recommended!On the DVD, there's interesting interviews with Asia Argento and "J.T. LeRoy" about the film.Now, when the script is understood as fictional. Some people are bashing the movie, because there's no real Jeremy behind it. There's plenty of "Jeremys" in real life!
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