Since we don't listen, the lessons of history dies. The core of this story has been told before. Many many times. It's a cautionary tale. But somehow now, fittingly a sign of the time also.

Although the story is somewhat old hat, but probably the fashion and style in that was told, are fairly unique, and I enjoyed the process. I guess that's part of the point. There are loads of big stars here, some could find all that distracting. And monologues, talking to the camera too. Some may get turned off, but I find it refreshing and made the simple story more first degree personal, engaging in a way.

Near the beginning when there was flash back I kinda guess the secret. But again the movie needs to show the choices, the freedom, the feeling and embodiment of dwelling in the a n artistic life. So that when oppressing forces can be greatly contrast against to the true restrictive nature of evil.

Some sequence could be edited, cut down a bit. The revealing dialogue at the end game was skillfully written. But the drug induced monologue a bit diadactic with the way too clear messaging. Otherwise still very enjoyable.