User Reviews

Could've been good but nah, they missed the mark. The lead, was fun to watch but terribly miscast ~ he was playing an addict who as the doctor said was near death with all his vital organs barely working, yet he looked like Fitness instructor.

His nude scenes saved this film imho.

I read the book and the follow-up, My Friend Leonard, and when it was revealed that it was mostly made up, I was disappointed but absolutely blown away by Frey's writing and storytelling. That CANNOT be taken away from him. This movie was beautiful. The actors all give their hearts to the story and the direction and cinematography are phenomenal. For all the people whining about it because Frey wasn't honest about his experiences, well, they must just need something to complain about. I'm guessing all of you just watch documentaries and were irreparably scarred when your parents finally told you Santa isn't real. I am so very disappointed that I only recently heard that this movie existed. I believe that it was overshadowed by the scandal, but shouldn't have been. Top notch casting, and a pretty long list of familiar faces, again, all of whom did a fantastic job. All in all, it's a story of triumph and perseverance and progress and growth through some pretty terrible obstacles, even if they are mostly self-imposed.

If the book is like this, know that anyone new to sobriety would not fair well in that rehab. Wrecking the joint, breaking every tenant on getting and staying sober.. Then sticking your nose in a pint of whiskey!?! Grimm has better fairy tales. Thumbs up on the full frontal. The only real piece in the entire film.

First up Sons of Anarchy fans will love the little reunion of some of the series favourite actors.

I loved the book and it's follow up. I don't think anyone else but Billy Bob could of played Leonard but he just didn't have the same pizzazz as the book version.

Aaron is good casting for James Frey, he looks like him. Kudos to Sam for showing us her husbands willy. Thought her directing was good, but like others said it was annoying to see a drug addict so ripped when he really should of been wasting away.

Giovanni was brilliant. It made me nostalgic for the 90's. The chain smoking cracked me up, how things have changed. It's an ok portrayal of addiction but the ending was a bit dismal and felt rushed. Overall it was entertaining to see the film version of the book but the book still remains superior.

"Million pieces" shows the experience of an alcohol addict and a drug addict in a drug rehabilitation institution, which makes the audience feel sad about these addicts. Family and social relations have been messed up, and I lack the spirit and self-confidence to rejuvenate, and I can't imagine how I will spend my life in the future. Most of these addicts are scum and gangster in the society, but also have successful career and once happy family. After watching this movie, we can feel that everyone is likely to face life and spiritual shock. If we use alcohol and drugs to seek temporary relief, we are very likely to become such addicts. It's a role in movies where addiction destroys everything that's available, such as a career, a family, etc. Such addicts as the hero are often extremely paranoid. Their own set of heretical theories are deeply rooted, which makes people feel that there is no reason or even no communication with them. Life can't be smooth sailing. When you encounter problems, you should have corresponding countermeasures. Don't complain about everything. Even if parents are not good at their children, they can't be blamed only if they do their best. Now the word "giant baby" is popular, that is, the ability of thinking and action is like a baby, and the age has grown up, but it can't control itself with the adult's ideology at all. If the social rules and codes of conduct are not obeyed, they cannot control themselves. In this way, failure and embarrassment are caused by themselves. To say the least, when addicted to drug addiction, we have to go right. We can't go wrong again. That's a dead end. According to the movie, only 15% of people who go out of drug rehabilitation institutions do not take drugs in the first year. It is difficult to get rid of drugs and go to the heaven. The staff of the drug rehabilitation institutions in the film are all former addicts. They have their own experience, understand the difficulties of drug rehabilitation and are patient with people who are on drug rehabilitation. Strict rules, but also flexible handling, twelve steps and stages but need to go on step by step solid. Let's talk about the success of this kind of drug rehabilitation institution in the United States, its staff, and those who are about to succeed. It's really hard to get rid of alcohol and drugs. Of course, it's the function of treatment. The hero slowly starts to review his past experience and re evoke some beautiful human nature. He can be sure that he still wants to be good. It's hard to say whether we can do that within 15% after coming out.

The film won't be for everyone but I thought it was terrific. It was well handled for the subject matter, brilliantly acted from all especially Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Odessa Young. I really felt something in this film especially when Odessa's character committed suicide. Definitely watch it, it's slow but ultimately pays off.