To me, this movie is perfection.

Blistering performances.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

This is not normally my kind of movie, but I checked it out because Jonathan Jackson was in it. And also because of user reviews I had read that said it was a must watch movie. It was for sure one of his best roles yet. He made me believe he was that character, and had me on the edge of my seat. His emotions are just amazing, and I was blown away. As a person who watches the show Intervention, I can say this movie shows more than you will see in that show. You see how even the nicest of guy's or girls can turn into addicts, and just how bad the downfall can be. I feel like I learned much more about addiction.

If anyone has knowledge on where I can either buy or download or anything to get hold of a copy of this movie its always been 1 of my favs and I love Johnathon Jackson from when he was on the soap opera General Hospital When he chose to leave General Hospital show I was devastated. I've checked everywhere including EBAY but only available in england or something PRICE with shipping would have been outrageous I think my best bet would be to find a website that i could download it but none of the searches I've done keep turning up nothing..... plse help IM desperate. I truly loved this made for TV movie trapped in a purple haze but most of I would like to show it to my children I have 3 boys Kyle who is 18 years old Kody who is 12 years old and my little guy Keegan is 4 years obv the movie wont do any good for him but the other 2 I think it does a wonderful job explain how drugs can really mess up your life and your family's life no matter what your life status is and how much you already have.

This film is a realistic portrayal of the problems faced by Max (well-portrayed by Jonathan Jackson). He is drawn into a relationship with a female student (Carly Pope) who seems to just be temperamental at first, but then it unravels as she is on drugs (heroin) and brings Max into her world.JoBeth Williams is Max's mom and Colm Feore (as the Dad) gives a realistic performance of a man who loves his son and offers help. For some reason Max's mother has issues with this, and her son ends up on the street. Some of the scenes as when she sees her son pan-handling at the mall, and chooses to avoid him, are realistic and disturbing. There is a sad scene toward the end.This film has a good message as it addresses Max's point of view. He just wants to fit in and be with his girlfriend (Carly Pope). Highly recommended. 9/10.

This movie is definitely the best, if not then one of the best movies ever to highlight the teenage lifestyle we go through. The film actually brought a tear to my eye - the first film EVER to do so - and the storyline was nothing what I had imagined it to be. Finally, we have a film that truly does show teenage drug culture at it's worst (and best, in a way). It's kind of a Pete Doherty story (or would be if he would sort himself out!), and I'm afraid I have to admit, had I not watched Phone Booth before Purple Haze, I probably would have cried! My girlfriend and I watched it last night, and I had to grip her hand at parts, it got to me that much. It's one of those films that, if you don't see things before, this will put everything (and life, in general) into perspective. 5 star, 10 out of 10, 100%, A*, A+ rating for Trapped In A Purple Haze.