The Basketball Diaries (1995) Reviews

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Starring:
Jimmy PapirisLeonardo DiCaprio, (more)
Director(s):
Scott Kalvert
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Category:
Drama
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Lisa B.

I think that any teenage boy or girl should see this movie. It definately teaches the harm of drugs and the terrible road they can lead to. Leonardo DiCaprio's acting was stellar and the story was ...
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I think that any teenage boy or girl should see this movie. It definately teaches the harm of drugs and the terrible road they can lead to. Leonardo DiCaprio's acting was stellar and the story was riveting. This is a very serious movie dealing with very serious issues. It was done with very good taste, while being controversial at the same time.
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GLENDA O.

Wake up call to all parents on how drugs can destroy a young person's life. Leo is one fine actor! The writer touches ones heart and soul.

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Michelle W.

Leonardo's performance of a junkie is phenomenal. It is well done considering it was released in 1995. It certainly is not as artistic as Trainspotting and is even a little cheesey in a couple ...
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Leonardo's performance of a junkie is phenomenal. It is well done considering it was released in 1995. It certainly is not as artistic as Trainspotting and is even a little cheesey in a couple places, however, overall, it is a gripping movie with outstanding, heart wrenching performances. Plus, the music is great . I think it is worth a watch, if you can stomach a movie about a junkie.
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Mark D.

Read the book, loved the Jim Carroll band, etc. This is a bore. It is dated and, as biopics go, it doesn't deliver with any kind of power or create character insight or artistic knowledge or ...
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Read the book, loved the Jim Carroll band, etc. This is a bore. It is dated and, as biopics go, it doesn't deliver with any kind of power or create character insight or artistic knowledge or anything that should get a viewer to invest 100 minutes of his life in it. It is standard formula, which for a movie about an accomplished poet, is a little disappointing.
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Lora S.

I would encourage anyone to watch this film.Leonardo played a really good role in this movie.I would dedicate this movie to young teens so they know the truth about drugs and how they effect you.I ...
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I would encourage anyone to watch this film.Leonardo played a really good role in this movie.I would dedicate this movie to young teens so they know the truth about drugs and how they effect you.I would watch this again good movie
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Michelle C.

This is a great movie! The writing the acting the plot are all great. This is a must see, but is gut wrenchingly sad at times. If you have teens have them watch it.

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Joseph L.

Great acting! This movie sums up - in a nice little package - how delinquent behavior can manifest itself into crimes. A criminal justice student would really like this movie.

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Jodi D.

very hard to watch the main character go through what he does - but important to know how things really are.....

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Sherry C.

I thought this movie was OK. After all I heard about it and reading these reviews, I expected more. Leonardo DiCaprio did an excellent job of portraying a drug addict, but I really wasn't pulled ...
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I thought this movie was OK. After all I heard about it and reading these reviews, I expected more. Leonardo DiCaprio did an excellent job of portraying a drug addict, but I really wasn't pulled into the movie. It was a bit slow and boring. Glad I watched it, but once was enough.
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Tracy M.

Really great movie did a good memoir of Jim Carroll

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