The Basketball Diaries
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- Scott Smith5. desember 2025I've been on a Leonardo DiCaprio kick lately (one of my favorite actors), and I saw this many years ago. I've also read the book, and books of Jim Carroll's poems. But I had forgotten how gritty and gut wrenching this gets. Leonardo does an excellent job in this role, showing the horrors of being a junkie in NYC in the 70's. Great film and a great cast. But not a fun watch, it's way too real. As it should be, and as Jim intended it to be.
- Paul Steele21. september 2025The Basketball Diaries is a dark but gripping real-life story of young Jim Carroll. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s New York, it explores themes of addiction, lost potential, and the fragile line between youthful dreams and harsh reality. An aspiring basketball player with dreams of success, Jim’s future is shattered by terrible life choices and the destructive people who cross his path. The storytelling pulls you straight into the bleak depths Jim descends, making you feel as though you’re right there with him. The acting is superb—this stands as one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s best performances. Mark Wahlberg delivers a respectable turn as well, and heavyweight supporting actors like Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Bruno Kirby, and Juliette Lewis round out a cast that never disappoints. With its moody direction and an evocative soundtrack that mirrors Jim’s downward spiral, The Basketball Diaries remains a powerful cautionary tale that lingers long after the credits roll.
The Basketball Diaries-trivia
The Basketball Diaries ble utgitt 21. april 1995.
The Basketball Diaries ble regissert av Scott Kalvert.
The Basketball Diaries har en spilletid på 1t, 42m.
The Basketball Diaries ble produsert av Liz Heller, John Bard Manulis.
A teenager finds his dreams of becoming a basketball star threatened after he free falls into the harrowing world of drug addiction.
Hovedpersonene i The Basketball Diaries er Jim Carroll (Leonardo DiCaprio), Swifty (Bruno Kirby), Jim's Mother (Lorraine Bracco).
The Basketball Diaries har aldersgrensen R.
The Basketball Diaries er en Drama, Crime, Biography.
The Basketball Diaries har en publikumsvurdering på 7.6 av 10.
The Basketball Diaries hadde et budsjett på USD 2 mill..
The Basketball Diaries har tjent USD 2,4 mill. på kino.