This was close to the worst film I have ever seen. Some interesting acting and a not completely predictable plot but so slow and basically boring. Plus the characters are disgusting to watch. People who are somehow interested in watching a film devoid of hope might somehow enjoy it ... I don't understand how.

Personally I prefer uplifting movies that inspire or at least entertain. I left this movie feeling terrible and the person I was with liked it even less.

Yes this film is not the normal formulaic studio release. Is that why people like it? It completely eludes me as to how it could get a high rating. Somehow because it is not the normal Hollywood fare people think it is artistic. Perhaps in the same way that making art out of dog pooh is artistic. But the bottom line is the substance from which the art is made is still the same and it stinks.