Requiem for a Dream
Artisan Entertainment | Release Date: October 6, 2000
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royalguy07Feb 15, 2023
Jared Leto is so unbelievably bad in this. The rest of the cast, Jennifer Connelly mainly, and the soundtrack is really good.

Last hour was **** up, uncomfortable, and depressing. Probably the most messed up thing I've ever seen.
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batuhanchuJan 11, 2023
Lives destroyed in pursuit of pleasure... It was one of the saddest and most satisfying endings I've ever seen. The soundtrack made me tension to my bone.
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HikayeciNov 15, 2022
Şu ana kadar hayatımdan belki de yüzlerce film geçti, ama beni bu kadar etkileyen bir film daha olmamıştı. Film bittikten sonra sizde öyle bir etki bırakıyor ki geçmesi saatler sürüyor. Fakat güzel olan bir etkiden bahsetmiyorum; filmiŞu ana kadar hayatımdan belki de yüzlerce film geçti, ama beni bu kadar etkileyen bir film daha olmamıştı. Film bittikten sonra sizde öyle bir etki bırakıyor ki geçmesi saatler sürüyor. Fakat güzel olan bir etkiden bahsetmiyorum; filmi unutmaya çalıştığınız, kendinizi çok kötü hissettiğiniz bir etkiden bahsediyorum. Ben bu filmi neden izledim ki dedirten bir etkiden. Filmi izleyenler ne demek istediğimi anlayacaktır. Bana daha önce Joker ve bu filmden başka bu kadar ağır bir etki bırakan bir film daha olmamıştı. Üstelik Joker'in bıraktığı etki, bunu dörtte biri kadar falan. Size filmi anlatmak istemiyorum; o muhteşem oyunculuklardan, muhteşem müziklerden, muhteşem sinematografisinden, muhteşem metaforlar ve sistem eleştirilerinden ve muhteşem hikayesinden bahsetmek istemiyorum; gidin izleyin. Fakat şunu önceden belirtmek isterim, bu film sizde çok ağır hasarlar bırakacak...… Expand
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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a powerful movie, the most terrifying i've ever seen which shows the danger of any form of addiction. The acting is really good especially Ellen Burstyn, the OST is worship.… Expand
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zach_grechMay 15, 2022
A visual masterpiece of cinema. Every performance is phenomenal. The story is dark and depressing but illustrates the effects drugs have on our main characters. The cinematography is also excellent with many unique shots that give so muchA visual masterpiece of cinema. Every performance is phenomenal. The story is dark and depressing but illustrates the effects drugs have on our main characters. The cinematography is also excellent with many unique shots that give so much character to the film. Writing is excellent. Overall a masterpiece of cinema.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 14, 2022
I like Darren Aronofsky, and Requiem for a Dream is one of his better and I think his most powerful film. I love the style in which it is filmed, there are lots of split-screen technique, exaggerated sound effects and huge close ups, and allI like Darren Aronofsky, and Requiem for a Dream is one of his better and I think his most powerful film. I love the style in which it is filmed, there are lots of split-screen technique, exaggerated sound effects and huge close ups, and all these manage to be stylishly used. The music is stunning too, Aronofsky directs superbly and the script is brutal and very honest. Requiem for a Dream has one underlying theme, the creeping menace of addiction, this theme is explored in a lot of forms and with chilling and compelling effect. Not only that, the highs and lows of drug-taking are conveyed. The story is hard-hitting, moving and draws you in and the characters feel real. The acting helps with this, Ellen Burstyn is amazing and gives one of the best performances of the decade. Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly are also excellent, and Marlon Wayans I think hasn't been better. In conclusion, a powerful film, while not all people may like it it is for me one of the most important films on this subject. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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zoldickJan 13, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Darren Aronofsky goes from Pi to Requiem For a Dream with first movie's popularity. In Pi, Aronofsky does a individual analysis about Max Cohen, but, now, we have four characters in a same perspective, all of them showed with a social and critic apresentation, not niilist, abstracte and metaforic like in Mother!, the recently Aronofsky's movie. In 2017 movie, the characters are only metaphors who lives to theirself, like as they aren't a part of a big system, but, in Requiem For a Dream, Harry, Sara, Marion and Tyrone (and their psicological state) is consequence of the world.

Requiem For a Dream is more easy to understand and interprate than others word of the director like Noah and The Fountain because of the many simbologies and metaphors in this movies, that talk about religion and espiritualism, when the poetic linguage that separate telespectator and the real meaning of this elements. In this case, Aronofsky try to transform the interpretation in Requiem For a Dream the most possible simple, not in an obvious form, but thought fear and pertubation, to focus on the importance of the mainly movie theme (drugs) or only to be a opposite to metaforic linguage of the first work.

Darren Aronofsky is knowed by him ambientalist ativism, something not hidden in movies like Noah, biblic story that talk about the relationship between God, human and nature, Mother!, with its simbologies to mother nature, and The Fountain in a analyse sobrenatural about this theme. In this works, there are the preference to open cinematographic plans to show all the nature and its natural elements, in opposition to close plans focused in a small part of human body like pupils of the eyes dilating when using the drug and to show the own substance in body. Only with this comparation, we can see the opposite between natural life, in contact with god, and city urban life with drugs.

The critic of television and pharmaceutical industry are not only the opposite with natural, but like how the generations of Harry and Sara are separate and distants. The generations of parentes and sons, youngs and adults, are distants in modern society. The only thing that unite each other is the consume of drugs and medicines. Harry don't visit him mother (there are a little scenes when the both are in same place), Marion has problems with her parents and Tyrone has erased memories about her mother. In Requiem For a Dream, the young people are not anymore the revolucionary figure of society, who don't like the valuers of their parents, their grampas or the own society, but only a solitary figure with the same problems and same alienation of the olders.

The individue is alone in modern world. This is a fact about 2000 and 2010 years, but this is already reality in Aronofsky film in the start of the millenium, because, in the movie, the psicological pain of the characters is showed individuality. Harry, Sara, Marion and Tyrone are in differents places and differents situations, even the circunstances and motives are the same. The movie the individual pain in a ritmical form that is similiar if it has been show together, while a scary song is played. This effect, if don't has this factories, don't would be the same.

Human and time are parts of a same thing. The transition between summer, autumn and winter "walk" together with decadence of characters, with the idea the humans are vulnerable of external influence and time. The simbology of seasons like the cicle of life (a little semelhance with The Fountain, Aronofsky next movie) is about to hope because, before winter is come the spring, but the objective of movie is finish in winter to follow the dark side of the plot.

The american dream, that promised quality of life, good jobs and health to americans during 20th century, is showed in a niilist perspective of Darren Aronofsky. The promised paradise is now the bad strecture of poovery, like say by Sara when she was delirated with Tappy joking with the bad state of her house. The excellet health is now the consume of drugs to treat diseases like depression and anxiety, that are more commun very day. In the end, the american dream is only a dream.… Expand
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JJ2FAS4UDec 29, 2021
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Voodoo123Nov 26, 2021
+Talented cast deliver superb performances
+Fantastic use of surrealist imagery
+Excellent cinematography +Powerful musical score -The bitter taste of human frailty although potent is not easy to watch (even if fictionalized!) Requiem for a+Talented cast deliver superb performances
+Fantastic use of surrealist imagery
+Excellent cinematography
+Powerful musical score
-The bitter taste of human frailty although potent is not easy to watch (even if fictionalized!)

Requiem for a dream is a masterclass in using every aspect of the medium to its best potential. The camera work, visual effects, cast, soundtrack all come together en force to stimulate the viewer and provoke emotional responses as we are walked along the sorrid tale as each of these people succumbs to their addiction. In many ways it could be viewed as a perfect film.… Expand
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Rudey21Sep 17, 2021
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HugeonplutoAug 24, 2021
Requiem for a Dream is easily one of the most horrifying movies you'll ever watch. It'll leave you as shaken as a drug addict after a bad trip.
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Abso_lute1Aug 12, 2021
A powerful, soul- crushing and heartbreaking film that is hard to watch and serves as a cautionary tale about the detrimental effects of drug use with, pristine editing choices, a haunting score, and a masterful performance by Ellen Burstyn.
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Xlyophone199May 5, 2021
Connelly prepared for the role by renting an apartment in the building where the character lived. Connelly isolated herself, painted, listened to music that she considered that her character would, designed clothes, and used the time toConnelly prepared for the role by renting an apartment in the building where the character lived. Connelly isolated herself, painted, listened to music that she considered that her character would, designed clothes, and used the time to reflect about addictions and their origin. She also talked to addicts and attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings with a friend who was in recovery.… Expand
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RindApr 23, 2021
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MrPajamasSep 7, 2020
The film wonderfully shows how drugs affect the human body. It starts quite innocently, but after a while the main characters begin to consume addictive substances, which subsequently affect their body. We have an excellent soundtrackThe film wonderfully shows how drugs affect the human body. It starts quite innocently, but after a while the main characters begin to consume addictive substances, which subsequently affect their body. We have an excellent soundtrack composed by Clint Mansell and played by the Kronos Quartet. The quality of the film is also aided by the actor Jared Leto, who edited the role of Harry here. Overall, in my opinion, this is a masterpiece and I definitely recommend you watch this film.… Expand
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Its pretty difficult to put this movie into words, so good work Aronofski. Its one of those movies that depresses and amazes you at the same time. The OST stuck in my head for a long time.
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Quin4thewinDec 9, 2020
Absolutely phenomenal. Fantastic composition, sublime performances by the actors, unique editing and a great storyline makes for one of the greatest films in cinematic history
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XmoviefilmsNov 29, 2020
A very depressing drama that will make you feel like the walls are closing in.
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MikeS159Jul 22, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great film. Amazing cinematography and sound, superb acting from the cast. Hard hitting plot, although it's obvious early on how it is going to end. (I'm not a fan of the you decide what happens ending personally).
Sometimes feels like it is trying a bit hard to put across the feeling of drug withdrawal.… Expand
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MaintalyJul 20, 2020
It's just awesome.Wonderful use of music and camera,which was the best one I've ever seen.
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ch_a_inJun 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is a drug? What is an addiction? A very accurate question that we never really analyzed in our thoughts before. When we hear addiction and drugs our mind navigates to illegal substances. Well, requiem for a dream is the sort of movie that proved us wrong. However, it wouldn’t be fair to label this movie as an antidrug movie because that is not the main purpose of the movie. We can see from the beginning that Harry, Marion and Tyrone are all drug addicts. On the other hand Sara is a middle aged woman that feels alone. She is constantly watching television and when she gets invited to television show. She thinks she found a purpose to lose weight. She starts a diet and we can see that she withdraws from her addiction sugar and food. She is constantly having visions of deserts and other meals. She is constantly consuming coffee. As the time passes by she decides to visit a doctor in order to use medication for a faster result. The pills resulted in her mental illness as we see that she is locked up in a mental institution at the end of the movie. Sara’s vision and obsession to be on television was the mounting base of her self-destruction. We can assume that she was addicted in a reason to exist. She trusts the doctor on taking the pills but the doctor is not really bothered with her conditions as he barely looks at her when she visits him. The doctor is just another drug dealer in uniform. If we take it one step ahead, we can say that Sara and her son Harry don’t have the best relationship. They fail to connect as mother and son. Combined together with all the other aspects is the reason that Sara went mad. In the end Sara’s dream becomes a nightmare. Moving on we can see from the beginning that Harry is struggling to find money and heroin. He steals his mother television in order to fulfil his addiction. He has a relationship with Marion which is also a drug user. Their relationship is going well at the time as they make plans for opening a clothing store together. Things don’t go so well for Harry and he ends up at a hospital losing both Marion and his arm. He was being reckless as he knew there was a possibility to loss both things but in his hierarchy substances came first. If we were to analyze their relationship we could conclude that like his mother Harry failed to connect his Marion. Their relationship is built on substances rather that true communication. In Harry’s hierarchy Marion comes second as he is prepared to sacrifice her in order to get his dose. Once again failure to connect plays a vital role in the self-destruction element. Tyrone has visions of his mother throughout the movie and he can conclude that all that his really wants is to make her proud. He is disappointed from what he has become but he is not willing to do anything to change that. He ends up in jail failing his mother. The last character, Marion ends up selling her own body for money and heroin, losing Harry. Each character in the movie has lost something valuable to them. Tyrone has lost his freedom, Harry has lost his arm, Marion has lost her soul and Sara has lost her mind. The main mistake that the character made is that they couldn’t understand that what they were truly lacking isn’t a quick a fix but a connection, a true connection either with their mother, partner or son. Their dreams were buried forever and will never be accomplished. They will only live in their heads. All the characters are responsible for their destruction and in winter dreams turned to nightmares.… Expand
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lagendofdoomFeb 6, 2020
The first movie I watched that I considered a masterpiece, this is one of those powerful movies that might change your mind set or influence on you and the way you see the world.
This movie is about 3 different story lines that are connectedThe first movie I watched that I considered a masterpiece, this is one of those powerful movies that might change your mind set or influence on you and the way you see the world.
This movie is about 3 different story lines that are connected to each other with 4 different characters, the protagonist his mother his girlfriend and his best friend and how all of them get influenced by drugs or should I say how all of them end up by their own sins / mistakes. The movie touches upon almost every known issue from racism, family conflicts, trust issues, extreme self confidence, neglecting the surroundings and more.
Beware as the movie is really hard to watch as it doesn't shy away from its ugliness.… Expand
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alejandro970Oct 4, 2019
¿The American cousin of Trainspotting? The edgy tour-de-force into the life of a junkie, his friend, his girlfriend and his widow mother; everyone caught up into their own self-destructive pipe dreams. The final sequence requires of a steel¿The American cousin of Trainspotting? The edgy tour-de-force into the life of a junkie, his friend, his girlfriend and his widow mother; everyone caught up into their own self-destructive pipe dreams. The final sequence requires of a steel stomach. The sequence of fridge is for cause nightmares.… Expand
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BeatrixKiddoSep 18, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A reason not to take drugs. The movie was strong but a bit irritating and heartbreaking. You have to have guts to watch this film till the end.… Expand
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vusal_iskandarJun 24, 2019
Maaan, what a film it is! I finished it almost now, and this shocked me and said me again and again "never use drug!". I have watched lots of men when they using drug. But after spending my time on watching this masterpiece, I am sure I willMaaan, what a film it is! I finished it almost now, and this shocked me and said me again and again "never use drug!". I have watched lots of men when they using drug. But after spending my time on watching this masterpiece, I am sure I will never use it.
This is the pretty valuable "don't use narcotic/drug" ad I have seen ever. Actually, I watched lots of films, even show in theatre, but this one is really powerful in its own way. Also can be added that in terms of acting, especially performance of Jared Leto, it is type of the film I would love to rate as 8 star.… Expand
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antoniovrenna14May 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll admit, it's kinda messed up. Not as messed up as many people say, but it is a good portrayal of what drugs will do to you. I honestly didn't feel anything for anyone except Sara. They all deserved it. Sara however was a victim of "medical malpractice", if you could say that, so I empathize with her. That's probably the reason why the movie didn't click that much with me.. I couldn't put myself in the shoes of the characters at all.… Expand
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Compi24Dec 4, 2018
Oof.

After bursting onto the scene with the bleak and unforgiving directorial debut that was "Pi," Darren Aronofsky followed it up by tapping into the bibliography of author Hubert Selby Jr. and crafting this cinematic equivalent of oneOof.

After bursting onto the scene with the bleak and unforgiving directorial debut that was "Pi," Darren Aronofsky followed it up by tapping into the bibliography of author Hubert Selby Jr. and crafting this cinematic equivalent of one basically saying "you ain't seen nothing yet." As far as cinematic sack taps go, "Requiem For A Dream" isn't necessarily the most severe. But, dear God, is it going to be a massive buzzkill to whatever the hell you had going on in your life. As a visual experience, it is simply exhausting, but it's not all for naught. Many critics cite Aronofsky's provocative filmmaking style to be a bit excessive, if not obvious or lacking in finesse. And though I might find this critique to be true in some cases (i.e. "mother!"), I think "Requiem For A Dream" might be that rare case where I couldn't see any other approach doing the story justice. This is a movie that hits that "best of both worlds" zone of provocateur filmmaking, where the product ultimately ends up being unnerving and difficult, yes, but also thought-provoking and called for. Do I ever want to see it again? Not really, no. But, man, did Ellen Burstyn ever deliver a career-defining performance, if I ever saw one.… Expand
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Sa3iNov 9, 2018
This is the best movie I've ever seen & I will never watch it again... This is a movie that you can only ever see once. The second viewing won't happen.

I just finished watching the movie today for the first time and i don't know how toThis is the best movie I've ever seen & I will never watch it again... This is a movie that you can only ever see once. The second viewing won't happen.

I just finished watching the movie today for the first time and i don't know how to explain what i feel right now!! Sad,depress,empty....

& the sound track! oh my god! I can listen to this forever and ever and ever...… Expand
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GrantD243Oct 3, 2018
Requiem for a Dream is not a film that you just pop in on any given night. You have to be prepared to watch four characters slowly spin out of control due to drugs. This isn't a wholesome, the world is great kind of movie. It's painful toRequiem for a Dream is not a film that you just pop in on any given night. You have to be prepared to watch four characters slowly spin out of control due to drugs. This isn't a wholesome, the world is great kind of movie. It's painful to watch, but yet it's hard to not get invested in the story and feel curious about how it'll all end. There isn't much about this one to not like. The writing is great, the story is great, and the characters are all very interesting on their own. Oddly, the only thing I had a bit of an issue with was the cinematography. I just wasn't much of a fan of how it was all shot and the overall look of the film, but that's more of a nitpick than anything. Requiem for a Dream is a must watch, even if you can only get through it once.… Expand
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AndremaxSep 10, 2018
Acid social criticize is its Highest point, among with shooting technical, positioning camera in ways totally different perspective and that works very well for plot.
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FalaaxMay 25, 2018
This film is excellent, definately a classic. It's really disturbing but in a good way, it makes the viewer think.
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annbdApr 12, 2018
WARNING! A masterpiece over here!

Personally, I have watched 'Requiem for a dream' three times, but the counting will carry on for sure. First in this movie, I must say, impress the directing, brilliantly combined with the topic - drugs, howWARNING! A masterpiece over here!

Personally, I have watched 'Requiem for a dream' three times, but the counting will carry on for sure. First in this movie, I must say, impress the directing, brilliantly combined with the topic - drugs, how they affect you and destroy your life. No chance, you miss that. Typical for the dramas, the accent is put on the details, the visual influence by facial impressions and sounds. Here, oh Lord.. Crazyyy directing. We could argue a lot about what's more important - good directing or good story and in the end we end up without conclusive answer, BUT some movies just impress you with that art of setting things in place. Second, Jared Leto in main role makes the movie even more touching. This man is god damn beautiful, talented and most of all there is something about him, that let him very very much impact you and drive you in the story. And that last thing represent supreme characterization of a masterpieces. The whole acting by every one of the actor crew could not be better. .

Shortly, perfect cinematography and soundtracks, story and acting, basically everything. A movie, that will touch you and make you shake.… Expand
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ahmedaiman999Apr 2, 2018
It's clear that Darren Aronofsky didn't want to make something new and special in the characters' arcs or the story, but he wanted to put you in the shoes of the characters with his creative use of visuals and sounds, and he succeeded....It's clear that Darren Aronofsky didn't want to make something new and special in the characters' arcs or the story, but he wanted to put you in the shoes of the characters with his creative use of visuals and sounds, and he succeeded.... kinda! Thanks to Aronofsky's direction that harmonized surreal visuals and sounds with the characters' feelings and experiences, I found myself experiencing and feeling what the characters experience and feel while watching the movie. Due to that, this is without a doubt one of the most disturbing and intoxicating movies I've ever watched. The problem is that the dramatic aspect in the movie actually harmed the movie; the dramatic scenes at the end of the first act slowed the pace of the movie down.
It's not the only or the major issue I've with this movie. The real issue is that the creative direction that elevated the stereotypical arc of Sara Goldfarb, wasn't enough to do this with the stereotypical arc of Harry and Marion. Also, the oscar-worthy performance by Ellen Burstyn (I really wanna know how she didn't win an oscar) and a few complications in her character, Sara Goldfarb's part was way better and more compelling than Harry and Marion's. I really didn't found myself relate to the characters of Harry and Marion so much, despite the great performances that Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly gave.
The perfect example that can affirm that the dramatic aspect wasn't the most powerful thing in the movie is the character of Tyrone; it's a very bland character and it was very hard for me to relate to its subplot, Marlon Wayans was very good though. I love Requiem for a Dream. It's a movie to experience not to watch. It really proves that Darren Aronofsky is a real talent that with his artistic direction can easily mess with your mind.

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shoulderoforionMar 2, 2018
Much like the movie Se7en I walked out of this film physically altered. What a punch in the gut it was back then. Might rewatch this weekend to see if it holds up. Superb, Stellar Film making.
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FilipeNetoMar 4, 2018
In this film, the dreams of an American family will be transformed into his own doom, as they turn into deadly addictions. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, it has a screenplay by Hubert Selby Jr. and the participation of Ellen Burstyn, JaredIn this film, the dreams of an American family will be transformed into his own doom, as they turn into deadly addictions. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, it has a screenplay by Hubert Selby Jr. and the participation of Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly.

This is one of the most disturbing films I've seen. But this is not a defect. In fact, its the greatest quality of this film: it changes the way we think. Shocking and assertive, it shows how a person is able to dispose of their own luck, focusing on what he want and wasting the good things he already have. And the more disturbing becomes when we recognize, in the attitudes of the characters, our own attitudes or people we know. Decidedly, its a film that puts anyone thinking, it was made for this and not as entertainment.

The script is exceptional, the concept is innovative. The way the director drove all the work is very competent and was decisive for the final result. Speaking about final, the end of the film is disturbing and not recommended for sensitive people, as well as several other scenes. The actors performance is good, particularly Ellen Burstyn, who is unrecognizable in her role. The sets and costumes are regular. The photography is excellent, becoming darker and sinister as the characters go "down the pit". The soundtrack, by Clint Mansell, is one of the most powerful and disturbing in recent cinema, having been numerous times reused in various other artistic works, films, journalistic works etc.… Expand
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RalfbergsFeb 2, 2018
This movie shows what different types of addictions can do to people really well. Basically it is about drug addiction but the reasons why each user does the drugs are different and this movie shows how addicted people tell themselves thatThis movie shows what different types of addictions can do to people really well. Basically it is about drug addiction but the reasons why each user does the drugs are different and this movie shows how addicted people tell themselves that doing drugs is the way they will achieve what they want, even if for achieving drugs they have to go through many nasty things.… Expand
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NBFCJan 9, 2018
Darren Aronofsky downward spiral tale of four drug addicted New Yorkers is far from uplifting film and is easily up there with Grave of the Fireflies as being one of the saddest films I’ve ever seen.

However, it’s also a great GreekDarren Aronofsky downward spiral tale of four drug addicted New Yorkers is far from uplifting film and is easily up there with Grave of the Fireflies as being one of the saddest films I’ve ever seen.

However, it’s also a great Greek tragedy-style psychological character study pursuing a hollow-version of the American Dream that isn’t afraid to show the ugly side of humanity.

Worth seeing for Ellen Burnstyn's stunningly transformative performance alone.… Expand
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Meth-dudeApr 1, 2017
The cinematography was beautiful, the way the movie was shot was interesting and well made, the acting was great, the story was interesting, it was entertaining and pretty much everything about this movie was great. It definitely is a veryThe cinematography was beautiful, the way the movie was shot was interesting and well made, the acting was great, the story was interesting, it was entertaining and pretty much everything about this movie was great. It definitely is a very good movie.… Expand
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russiangamerMar 11, 2017
Замечательные актёры, операторская работа, монтаж и смысл. Все мы наркоманы, только у каждого свой наркотик.
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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017
Darren Aronofsky pulls no punches as his characters descend the chasms of addiction. Requiem for a Dream is a profoundly bleak film. Watch with caution.
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KakozoJan 26, 2017
Everything about this movie is Fantastic: The Actors, The Music, The Plot, Everything...!
You will never find a movie about drugs and addiction Like this...Believe me!
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drlowdonJan 22, 2017
The affect that drug addiction can have on people's lives is not exactly an uncommon topic in movies but the brilliant camera work, music and performances all combine to make Requiem for a Dream something memorable.
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BroyaxJan 13, 2017
Sans doute le meilleur film sur la drogue et ses méfaits, le meilleur film sur les camés et le meilleur sur l'addiction en général. Son regard acéré et la peinture cauchemardesque qu'il en fait sont indéniablement l'équivalent d'une grosseSans doute le meilleur film sur la drogue et ses méfaits, le meilleur film sur les camés et le meilleur sur l'addiction en général. Son regard acéré et la peinture cauchemardesque qu'il en fait sont indéniablement l'équivalent d'une grosse mandale en pleine gueule et pour autant, on ne peut accuser le film d'exagérer, car nous savons bien qu'il a raison, cent fois raison.

Son réquisitoire ne s'apitoie pas, bien au contraire et montre la misère mentale, affective et le désespoir à la manière d'une étude clinique, impitoyable où les vaines espérances des protagonistes sont finalement broyées et avalées par leur addiction terminale. Ce requiem n'utilise aucun recul fût-il cynique, satirique ou même empathique, car son but n'est qu'une démonstration claire et simple : "regardez ce que ça fait" et point barre. Aucune rédemption pour ces pauvres hères tourmentés : ils en sont les seuls responsables.

Cette approche ne plaira pas à tout le monde et s'il est un reproche que l'on pourra faire au film est de ne jamais arrondir les angles mais au contraire de les affûter pour les rendre coupants comme des rasoirs. La musique de Clint Mansell reflète cette dureté, brutale et âpre, torturée et parfois dissonante.

La mise en scène sèche et cinglante d'Aronofsky y participe également au moyen de toutes sortes d'effets très inventifs pour illustrer son propos et les acteurs décidément brillants ne sont pas en reste. Un film paradoxalement désagréable et en même temps d'une efficacité redoutable et... impitoyable !… Expand
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MonsterrrJan 10, 2017
Requiem for a Dream depicts a story of a retired mother, Sara Goldfarb, living in an apartment all by herself - only having her neighbourly friends living near. Her son, Harry, is a drug dealer and an addict, along with his pal Tyrone, andRequiem for a Dream depicts a story of a retired mother, Sara Goldfarb, living in an apartment all by herself - only having her neighbourly friends living near. Her son, Harry, is a drug dealer and an addict, along with his pal Tyrone, and his girlfriend Marion, whom wished that she could be a fashion designer.

Sara spends most of her time watching her favourite reality show on TV. One day, she gets selected to appear on that show. She wishes to go on with her special red dress but cannot fit in it due to her weight. She goes on a diet but doesn't seem to all work that well. Her next choice is diet pills, which wasn't a very good idea. Sara starts taking them irregularly and develops an addiction.

Harry, Tyrone and Marion on the other hand, struggle to keep up in the drug business and begin losing money and drugs.

As the film progresses, we see all of this get worse as their addictions spiral out of control.

Requiem for a Dream is really sickening and it breaks all expectations. It is absolutely fantastic but not one of those films you would feel comfortable watching twice (although I have watched it more than twice). Every actor in this film play their roles brilliantly, especially Ellen Burstyn. It's incredibly gut-wrenching. The story and writing by Darren Aronofsky is phenomenal. It's so well written it blows my mind. I easily give this movie a 10/10.… Expand
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theNILEMar 27, 2016
This movie is **** miserable. My main criticisms would be how some scenes are too drawn out, and I wish we hadn't followed all the characters all the way through this movie... Mostly because it's unnecessary... and there's no twist, it's veryThis movie is **** miserable. My main criticisms would be how some scenes are too drawn out, and I wish we hadn't followed all the characters all the way through this movie... Mostly because it's unnecessary... and there's no twist, it's very predictable, plot-wise it's bland, cliche, the characters are... On the other hand the acting and directing are almost impeccable and it succeeds in hitting you hard. The last 15 minutes of this movie are as intense as possible. Way to stress me out man.… Expand
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bananabomber123Jun 9, 2015
This movie is the best and saddest movie I have ever seen in my entire life. Please watch it when ever you have the time to. It shows the lives of people crumble beneath them as it slowly picks up speed.
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Shady313Mar 22, 2015
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googolendtimesFeb 20, 2015
There has never been a film as difficult to watch or as grotesquely mesmerising as "Requiem for a Dream." Darren Aronofsky crafts nightmares unlike any filmmaker of his generation. This is a film that must be seen at least once. Once was allThere has never been a film as difficult to watch or as grotesquely mesmerising as "Requiem for a Dream." Darren Aronofsky crafts nightmares unlike any filmmaker of his generation. This is a film that must be seen at least once. Once was all I could stomach.… Expand
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ViolettJan 21, 2015
Masterpiece in every aspect. From soundtrack to actors. From plot to decorations. One of the best movies human mind can create. Breathtaking from the very first second till the last one.
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hillfingerhNov 4, 2014
A good film but definitely not a great work of art. The film demonstrates us the consequence of drug, overuse of medicine, and prostitution for money. The filmmaking is original, the soundtrack is groundbreaking, performance was good, andA good film but definitely not a great work of art. The film demonstrates us the consequence of drug, overuse of medicine, and prostitution for money. The filmmaking is original, the soundtrack is groundbreaking, performance was good, and there are some fine scenes composition. Yes, that's all great but I felt a little cold after the credits. I think it is because I've heard so many good things about it and I thought it would be more than just an anti-drug movie. Well, yeah, it was a good portrait of it, and I do have to admit it's a well-made film but I just wanted some more (for example the struggle of good and evil, etc). Perhaps it's just because of my expectation but I felt something was missing, I don't know, that's how I felt about this film. Nevertheless, this a must-see film. If you are interest in stylish filmmaking, this is going to be a gift for you.… Expand
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thexpertoffilmSep 13, 2014
We've all heard the phrase, "Don't do drugs." We've seen the before and after pictures. But unless you know someone that did drugs, we never really see what happens in between that before and after. Requiem for a Dream shows us what drugs doWe've all heard the phrase, "Don't do drugs." We've seen the before and after pictures. But unless you know someone that did drugs, we never really see what happens in between that before and after. Requiem for a Dream shows us what drugs do to people from four perspectives: The Girlfriend, the partner-in-crime, the over-user, and the innocent grandma- wait, what? Yeah, this movie proves that drugs not only ruin your life, but they also come in many places. You just have to know where. My favorite part about the movie is the fast-paced editing. It gets more and more intense as the movie goes on and really adds that freaky feeling about drugs. Also, I personally quite enjoy the snorricam in this. It just adds to the surreal feeling. Requiem for a Dream is god-damn masterpiece. A must see!… Expand
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SushiStonerAug 15, 2014
A flat out masterpiece sharply executed my Darren Aronofsky who put together a story of obsession and greed that delivers a message simply unforgettable.
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MovieGuysJul 16, 2014
While this is one of Aronofsky's better movies with some great cinematography and style,the first half of Requiem For a Dream should be as powerful, potent, and viscerally emotional as the second. However, few movies have been able to captureWhile this is one of Aronofsky's better movies with some great cinematography and style,the first half of Requiem For a Dream should be as powerful, potent, and viscerally emotional as the second. However, few movies have been able to capture what drug addiction does to our bodies, to our minds, and to our lifestyle so well. If you want someone close to you to stop drug addiction, make them watch this movie; it's *that* shocking.… Expand
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heeldavidJun 5, 2014
One of the most moving and heartbreaking movies of the decade. This movie has great direction, great writing and acting from Burstyn, Leto, Connelly and Wayans
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DalekMay 12, 2014
Very boring film, it may show the effects of how bad drugs can be but aside from that the film is just dark, and extremely boring. I don't recommend this film.
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MorganDaviesMay 11, 2014
Requiem for a Dream is, in my opinion, and probably the opinion of many others, a cinematic masterpiece. The film's disturbing nature and heartbreaking scenes truly reflect on the brutal effects that drugs can have. The acting is justRequiem for a Dream is, in my opinion, and probably the opinion of many others, a cinematic masterpiece. The film's disturbing nature and heartbreaking scenes truly reflect on the brutal effects that drugs can have. The acting is just absolutely stellar. Ellen Burstyn gives a career-topping performance and Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Marlon Wayans provide a brilliant cast of troubled characters. The cinematography is so on point; the camera cuts are genius and it just adds to the films beauty. The music is tense and haunting, I swear some of the scenes left me sweating in suspense. The story is just so good and it's like nothing you have seen before and nothing you will ever see again. Finally, the film is just so horrific in it's reality; it's so unbearable you can't help but watch.… Expand
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MuzhaqFeb 24, 2014
What a marvelous movie! I had never seen a movie like this. From acting to music...everything is astonishing. And amazing video editing...which I have never seen before.It also gives you a glimpse...that how tough the life of "Heroin"What a marvelous movie! I had never seen a movie like this. From acting to music...everything is astonishing. And amazing video editing...which I have never seen before.It also gives you a glimpse...that how tough the life of "Heroin" addition is! And finally the fantastic main theme soundtrack by "Clint Mansell".Which I listen a hundred times.… Expand
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StaticSpineJan 18, 2014
Another disturbing and depressing movie from Aronofsky. Good filming, nice actors. It is about wasted lives, false ideals and ruined destinies. I can't say that I realized something new after watching the movie or I felt compassion to theAnother disturbing and depressing movie from Aronofsky. Good filming, nice actors. It is about wasted lives, false ideals and ruined destinies. I can't say that I realized something new after watching the movie or I felt compassion to the characters, but still it made a strong emotional impact on me.… Expand
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SpangleDec 27, 2013
Wow. Easily the most jarring, uncomfortable, and disturbing film I have ever seen. There are no words really. I loved the performances here, especially by Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly. In addition, after not really caring for the onlyWow. Easily the most jarring, uncomfortable, and disturbing film I have ever seen. There are no words really. I loved the performances here, especially by Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly. In addition, after not really caring for the only other Aronofsky film I have seen before, Pi, he won me over here. The direction was incredibly unique and brilliantly done.… Expand
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imilhoferDec 23, 2013
With a shattering performance from Burstyn that lost out disgustingly at all major award ceremonies, and artistic genius from Aronofsky, Requiem for a Dream is without a doubt the most powerful film I've yet to endure. Brutally honest,With a shattering performance from Burstyn that lost out disgustingly at all major award ceremonies, and artistic genius from Aronofsky, Requiem for a Dream is without a doubt the most powerful film I've yet to endure. Brutally honest, daringly filmed and masterfully acted, this film traps you within the minds of the helpless characters it follows using impressively unique and effective editing and filming techniques. But technicalities aside, this film is emotional and heartfelt, and will provide any viewer with taste, a brain and emotion a gut-wrenching yet massively rewarding experience a perfect film.… Expand
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UncleEarlDec 2, 2013
It tries so hard to be dark and dramatic that it becomes comical. If the movie was ten minutes longer, zombie hitler would rise from the grave and give the whole world cancer or punch orphans in the face. The movie works hard to build aIt tries so hard to be dark and dramatic that it becomes comical. If the movie was ten minutes longer, zombie hitler would rise from the grave and give the whole world cancer or punch orphans in the face. The movie works hard to build a connection with the audience and the characters, but squanders it at the last minute because the creators had too many ideas whirling in their heads.… Expand
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Makaveli1Nov 20, 2013
In my opinion top 5 best movies of all time. In almost cried at the end because of his mom. jgjgjojegojiogjeriogjiojgiojgiogjiojirtjgiotrjiogjtrggjiorjg. sorry for that just needed to write at least 500 characters to able to submit my review.
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ThegodfathersonNov 16, 2013
Aronofsky knows his fables, his camera work and his sound. Requiem For A Dream is one of the most horrifically disturbing films you will ever see and the most graphically excellent drug movies. I personally enjoyed Darren's PI, and that wasAronofsky knows his fables, his camera work and his sound. Requiem For A Dream is one of the most horrifically disturbing films you will ever see and the most graphically excellent drug movies. I personally enjoyed Darren's PI, and that was the whole reason I watched this film. Not appealing from the trailer, but excellent. Jared Leto shines as a heroin addict, Ellen Burnstyn was brilliant and perfect as a old aged drug addict, Clint Mansel was good, and Marlon Wayans was excellent as a ghetto addict. This whole movie is Aronofsky's fantasy on drug hallucinations and heroin's affect as death, but this gazing at dark filmmaking is marvellous. With a great assembled cast, a great story, awesome songs and the neo noir effect on drugs- you can't miss Requiem For A Dream for its perfectness. It's dark, silly, scary and awesome.… Expand
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Zachhellbender4Nov 3, 2013
There should've been a story arc of Garfield and his horrible lasagna addiction but instead they focused on Gerry Loto and his stupid friends and not on Garfield 0/10000000000 NOTWORTHWATCHING
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glasses1Nov 1, 2013
This movie is the definition of the word "Realism." This is a beautiful film about the dangers of abuse that can truly impact, or even change, your life. This is the drug movie, as it shows how drugs WILL get you and it really could damageThis movie is the definition of the word "Realism." This is a beautiful film about the dangers of abuse that can truly impact, or even change, your life. This is the drug movie, as it shows how drugs WILL get you and it really could damage ANYONE. It uses it's surreal and amazing special effects so this audience truly feels the downfall of these characters and there are remarkable performances by the actors, including Ellen Burstyn and Jared Leto. Darren Aronofsky gave us this very depressing horror movie and your jaw will drop at the final scene, with it's incredible brutality and intensity. I also admire the fantastic musical composition as it definitely helps the movie show you it's wrath. A true masterpiece that leaves a lasting impression on it's audience. You HAVE to see this movie at least once. Recommend to all. Just buy a few more lightbulbs after the credits.… Expand
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JohnnyStephensAug 30, 2013
It's simply one of the best pictures in cinema history. The best psychological drama ever made. Epic and unputdownable!!! I saw it when it first came out and still if someone reminds me for that movie I cannot sleep at night. It's horror. ButIt's simply one of the best pictures in cinema history. The best psychological drama ever made. Epic and unputdownable!!! I saw it when it first came out and still if someone reminds me for that movie I cannot sleep at night. It's horror. But not horror meaning ghosts and vampires, but meaning the horror of the unknown, of death and more. It's a movie that I won't forget until I die. Requiem for a Dream is one of the best, maybe the best, picture I have ever seen. It gives you a message for the danger of the drugs too. Do not miss it!!… Expand
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KivaJun 20, 2013
This film is fascinating. The direction is excellent and the actors are fabulous. Ellen Burstyn gave an excellent performance. The ending was really sad. I thought it would not be such good a film but Requiem for a dream fascinated me. AThis film is fascinating. The direction is excellent and the actors are fabulous. Ellen Burstyn gave an excellent performance. The ending was really sad. I thought it would not be such good a film but Requiem for a dream fascinated me. A masterpiece. Aronofsky made again an extraordinary picture… Expand
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JacobparkerMay 13, 2013
The film, with its great actors, its epic music and its sad and shocking ending is a masterpiece. After watching the film i wanted to hide in a hole. Go and watch it!
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ExKingMay 3, 2013
uhm..this one is confusing actually cause i don't know where to start so lets begin from the good to bad.
the best thing about this movie is the soundtrack it's exceptional and one of the best i ever heard in a life time.the second gooduhm..this one is confusing actually cause i don't know where to start so lets begin from the good to bad.
the best thing about this movie is the soundtrack it's exceptional and one of the best i ever heard in a life time.the second good thing is the directing it's one of the kind.the screenplay was great Ellen Burstyn performance was tremendous but the story was confusing it's kinda made me sick i actually had to take a break to breath in some fresh air this is never happened to me before. it's probably the biggest campaign in the world against drugs but i felt i was chocking to death while watching it.
however the story behind the movie was astonishing but it's one of the movies that i will never watch again.… Expand
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Ips207Apr 20, 2013
Requiem for a Dream is a film which is Fearlessly Directed and Acted. Its very raw, which wont make many audiences appreciate the film, But its true to its story without a tiny sliver of fake. Its one of those films which scare you, make youRequiem for a Dream is a film which is Fearlessly Directed and Acted. Its very raw, which wont make many audiences appreciate the film, But its true to its story without a tiny sliver of fake. Its one of those films which scare you, make you cry by experiencing the downward spiral of these characters along with them. And though even at times when you don't agree with them [that's mostly], you can't help but feel for them and finally embrace them by the end. There is no better Horror Movie than reality. In that sense this definitely is one. Each and Every actor had a lot to emote, and they did so beautifully. But Ellen Burstyn takes the cake, Have not seen a performance as beautiful as that ever, Period.… Expand
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StevenFMar 31, 2013
Not only does it paint the consequences of perhaps reaching too far, but Requiem for a Dream also tells a tragic tale of the troubles of being alone, and the lengths people may go to just to be counted.
Sara (Ellen Burstyn) is a widowedNot only does it paint the consequences of perhaps reaching too far, but Requiem for a Dream also tells a tragic tale of the troubles of being alone, and the lengths people may go to just to be counted.
Sara (Ellen Burstyn) is a widowed mother who spends her days watching the same game show, while also fantasising about being thinner and fitting into the red dress she wore to her son Harry's (Jared Leto) graduation, she decides to start a diet which eventually leads her to start taking prescription diet pills.
Harry, meanwhile, is a heroin addict, and soon gets himself into the trade around Coney Island, along with his friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) and his girlfriend, Marion (Jennifer Connolly). They make extreme amounts of money from their deals and dream of opening a fashion store.
As the two stories unfold, we watch as each of the four peoples addiction grows out of control and the effects to which their lives begin to spiral, the title truly bears fruit to the lengths these individuals go to for what they believe to be a better life.
Elllen Burstyn puts in an emotionally stirring performance as Sara, forever fantasising of her life in a gameshow, and her struggle to come to grips with reality are perfectly portrayed here, simply for the love of her son.
The multi-talented Jared Leto continues to shine, playing the conflicted Harry, who we never quite understand just how much he loves his mother, as when he is around her he seems uneasy. his characters relationship with is also addicted girlfriend starts off quite simple, but we soon realise that he will do anything he can to please her, whatever his actions.
Darren Aronofsky's superb filmmaking comes in with a bang in this film, combining close up shots with a montage of quick cuts to emphasise the speed and evolved nature of each persons addiction, and he tells a wonderful story as how the ambitions can indeed be dangerous, many things that people reach for could have tragic consequences, but unfortunately an idea can spread.
Combining expert filmmaking and a gripping story, along with a superb cast, Aronofsky has created a truly breathtaking yet tragic film, one that will not be forgotten, simply because of its meaningful story and heartbreaking finale.… Expand
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SEROJMar 12, 2013
Very overrated, disgusting and stupid! I would recommend this movie to all TEENS, who want to try on drugs, so the only good thing about this movie is that it can scare some kids to not try drugs. Otherwise this movie is awful. I can't giveVery overrated, disgusting and stupid! I would recommend this movie to all TEENS, who want to try on drugs, so the only good thing about this movie is that it can scare some kids to not try drugs. Otherwise this movie is awful. I can't give more than 1/10 just because it can teach some kids. Parents can do that too, there's no need to watch a disgusting movie like this.… Expand
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adamSv94Feb 25, 2013
This movie is without a really special movie. The style is admirable and bold and Ellen Burstyn's performance is one the best I have seen in a very long time. It explores the effect of drugs in a terriffic way and I think it's safe to sayThis movie is without a really special movie. The style is admirable and bold and Ellen Burstyn's performance is one the best I have seen in a very long time. It explores the effect of drugs in a terriffic way and I think it's safe to say that everyone of us wants to distance ourselves from drugs after watching this film. Nevertheless, there is something about this movie that makes me very, very uncomfortable. I think it's simply because this movie is way too special for my taste, sorry to say. But I definitely think that we all should give it a chance.… Expand
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Tss5078Feb 24, 2013
Weird, confusing, and pointless. I really don't understand what all the hype is about. Yes, Ellen Burstyn performance was unbelievable, but the movie was just terrible. Honestly, I know it has a huge cult following, but wtf is so specialWeird, confusing, and pointless. I really don't understand what all the hype is about. Yes, Ellen Burstyn performance was unbelievable, but the movie was just terrible. Honestly, I know it has a huge cult following, but wtf is so special about it? Please someone fill me in...What am I missing?… Expand
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SwatiFeb 8, 2013
I've got my cousin to thank for making me watch this movie. He told me to hang on when I got kind of bored in the middle. Lo and Behold! Nothing can ever prepare you for what happens during the climax. Everything that you imagine can go wrongI've got my cousin to thank for making me watch this movie. He told me to hang on when I got kind of bored in the middle. Lo and Behold! Nothing can ever prepare you for what happens during the climax. Everything that you imagine can go wrong goes wrong! If you want to be put off drugs for good, watch this.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 9, 2012
Aronofsky's film is a haunting and hypnotic show, fueled by a bracing score and a heart wrenching performance from Ellen Burstyn. Though the cuts may seem quick and sloppy to the naked eye, Requiem is carefully and precisely put to together,Aronofsky's film is a haunting and hypnotic show, fueled by a bracing score and a heart wrenching performance from Ellen Burstyn. Though the cuts may seem quick and sloppy to the naked eye, Requiem is carefully and precisely put to together, and the effect will floor you.… Expand
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HalfwelshmanJul 20, 2012
Requiem for a Dream has impact for the most part due to the utterly captivating performances of the cast, particularly Ellen Burstyn who received a well-earned Academy Award nomination, and from Jared Leto who is also very strong. The filmRequiem for a Dream has impact for the most part due to the utterly captivating performances of the cast, particularly Ellen Burstyn who received a well-earned Academy Award nomination, and from Jared Leto who is also very strong. The film also has simple but effectively disturbing visuals, a striking editing style courtesy of Jay Rabinowitz, a moody and epic score from Clint Mansell and a truly terrifying and heartbreaking finale. Being a Darren Aronofsky film, it's flexible and creative with the concept of reality, and becomes more off-the-wall and dreamlike (well, nightmarish) as the characters steadily lose control of their lives, their minds and their free will as a result of their terrible addictions. It's certainly one of the most uncompromising and provocative films about drug addiction ever made, and should probably be mandatory viewing for teenagers to scare them off the life-destroying substances for life. It one of those films that really leaves a lasting effect, an almost crippling feeling of melancholia as a result of its pessimism. Mercilessly downbeat though it may be, Requiem for a Dream is a prime example of meticulously crafted, undeniably powerful filmmaking.… Expand
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NedRyerson1Jun 10, 2012
Requiem for a Dream is a breathtaking movie and this is because of the topics that treat and point of view that give them. The film talks about family conflicts, couple problems, friend disagreements, racist fights, poor environments and allRequiem for a Dream is a breathtaking movie and this is because of the topics that treat and point of view that give them. The film talks about family conflicts, couple problems, friend disagreements, racist fights, poor environments and all of these immersed in the drugs world. Obviously the points of view towards these problems are four, the one of Harry (who is trying to be successful and have a job), his girlfriend (who is looking her happily ever after), his mother (who wants to be remembered after her dead, by appear on television) and his best friend (who is hoping to live without worries and just enjoying the moment). In another way, this people is trying to accomplish something that is very difficult to find in the real world, so the solution is to escape from the reality; here is when the four path joins in a common point: the drugs, which represent the release of their minds. In this part Darren Aronofsky use the expressionist and surrealistic images, like the sequence when they take drugs, the attack of the TV people with the refrigerator and the zombie ending. Finally the four people end in the same way as if they were only one body. All of this is enhance by a marvelous direction, astonishing performances, excellent script and shocking music. This is a requiem for the beloved housewife, the worker son, the empathic girlfriend and the supporting friend. It is a requiem for achieving perfection. A Requiem for a Dream.… Expand
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IamMensaMay 28, 2012
Amazing piece of film. I agree that it is a little over rated and people think they're artsy for liking it and even knowing about it, but any movie that could take the place of every single life education class we ever had to take growing upAmazing piece of film. I agree that it is a little over rated and people think they're artsy for liking it and even knowing about it, but any movie that could take the place of every single life education class we ever had to take growing up in school about how drugs are bad is a success in my book. Very powerful. Jared Leto delivers, Jennifer Connolly kills it, Marlon Wayans shows diversity, and Ellen Burstyn steals the whole show. True acting from true actors.… Expand
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Louie-DogMay 21, 2012
Requiem for a Dream is the story of 4 stereotypical stock characters who suffer from substance abuse. All of which become the victims of a gruesomely slippery slope of drug addiction. However, this film fails at creating unique and originalRequiem for a Dream is the story of 4 stereotypical stock characters who suffer from substance abuse. All of which become the victims of a gruesomely slippery slope of drug addiction. However, this film fails at creating unique and original characters with even the slightest amount of depth. And the half-assed love story between Harry and Marion gives no insight into why they fell in love other then them both being attractive. Many people praise its innovative cinematography and "realistic" view of the results of drug abuse. But along with its purposefully disturbing scare tactics, it's about as compelling and a D.A.R.E poster. And unfortunately the cinematography isn't enough to salvage this colossal piece of trash.… Expand
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avatar16Apr 5, 2012
Pour apprécier pleinement un film de Darren Aronofsky, c'est d'entrer dans l'univers qu'il nous propose à chaque fois. Notamment au niveau de la mise en scène. Il n'y a qu'à voir The FountainPour apprécier pleinement un film de Darren Aronofsky, c'est d'entrer dans l'univers qu'il nous propose à chaque fois. Notamment au niveau de la mise en scène. Il n'y a qu'à voir The Fountain et Black Swan. Mais son film le plus styliser et le plus fort reste sans aucun doute Requiem for a Dream. Un film à première vue tout aussi "défoncé" que ses protagonistes, mais qui se révèle être un coup de poing ravageur, qui nous permet de vivre (et non de suivre) la descente aux enfers de 4 personnes, touchées d'une manière ou d'une autre par la drogue. Ambiance dérangeante, bo grinçante, mise en scène clipesque, casting de choix... Bref, j'ai assisté, impuissant, à l'une des plus cruelles déchéances qu'il m'ait été de voir dans un film. Et pour cela, je peux dire qu'Aronofsky est un excellent réalisateur!… Expand
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DoehlMar 25, 2012
Aronofsky's psychodelic drug addiction film proves him an effective hallucinatory filmmaker and a master at clever stylistic metaphors with pin-point hellish accuracy.
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skanteaMar 15, 2012
The impact of this film depends on where you're from and what you've been exposed to in real life and in other reality based films. Not to sound pompous but if i was from a sheltered middle class suburban upbringing I'd probably find someThe impact of this film depends on where you're from and what you've been exposed to in real life and in other reality based films. Not to sound pompous but if i was from a sheltered middle class suburban upbringing I'd probably find some othe sens painfully graphic, but having done my time in the ghettos (plural) I've seen way worse. The directing was the most entertaining aspect. The story, well, even if I hadn't experienced some of it in person I'd have read about it countless times before seeing this simply because I'm middle aged. So I guess you might also have to be kind of young to be shocked as well. It's well crafted and if you feel like you 'should' see it so you understand the current pop culture references, then do so. It's not a waste of time. If you want to see the real thing though, check out 'Dope Sick Love'. It's a mind blowing doc that's readily available for free online. Just google it. It makes this film seem like 'Dora the Explorer'.… Expand
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Alexander_FredDec 18, 2011
Afronsky creates quite a vivid picture here. His use of numerous film-making devices from close up action shots of everything from the dilation of a pupil to the sipping of a cup of coffee, sound effects that enhance the action, side by sideAfronsky creates quite a vivid picture here. His use of numerous film-making devices from close up action shots of everything from the dilation of a pupil to the sipping of a cup of coffee, sound effects that enhance the action, side by side panoramic shots, high speed action shots, and many other techniques all come together to truly allow the viewer to feel what the character feels, to experience his or her inebriation end ultimately despair as desire and withdrawal come into play in the latter half of the film. At times such stylistic directing doesn't allow for character growth, but nonetheless when the characters are able to grow, they do so beyond measure. From simply desire of the drug and love for one another, they move to dependence and we see that become their only focus. Then Afronsky shows us the deepest dark of addiction. From simple withdrawal to prison to prostitution to hospitalization and even to an amputation, the characters end in far different places and circumstances. But nonetheless, in the end, all the characters face the same loneliness, the loneliness that comes when one has sacrificed all else for the drug that gives him nothing. This film takes different circumstances and ultimately brings them together in the most tragic of ways. While not a perfect film, Afronsky proves that he is a director not to be reckoned with.… Expand
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House0fWolves_Dec 16, 2011
Hooray for portraying how the world really is, in raw material. Kudos for the insanity factors and showing how bad addictions affect others. No, this is not a promotional thing - it's the exact opposite. Great acting (30 Seconds To Mars'Hooray for portraying how the world really is, in raw material. Kudos for the insanity factors and showing how bad addictions affect others. No, this is not a promotional thing - it's the exact opposite. Great acting (30 Seconds To Mars' Jared Leto made me giggle and point for the first five minutes of the film), great filming, and a spiralling conclusion. Lovely.… Expand
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cabritaNov 27, 2011
This film has a great and original vision, never before have you seen or will you ever see a movie like this one. Great style acting and pace. This movie has one of the best paces to a movieI have ever seen. It will not let you down with itsThis film has a great and original vision, never before have you seen or will you ever see a movie like this one. Great style acting and pace. This movie has one of the best paces to a movieI have ever seen. It will not let you down with its powerful cimax… Expand
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JoaoRodarteNov 12, 2011
BE CAREFUL WHILE WATCHING THIS MOVIE!

This piece of work brings it. It really does. This excellent movie was one of the best movies I've ever seen in a lot of terms (soundtrack, editing, originality, and so on...) BUT you have to be veryBE CAREFUL WHILE WATCHING THIS MOVIE!

This piece of work brings it. It really does. This excellent movie was one of the best movies I've ever seen in a lot of terms (soundtrack, editing, originality, and so on...)

BUT you have to be very carefull while whatching it. It brings with itself a stereotic abordation of the drugs senary. That's a beautiful way of spending quality time but, at the same time, doesn't deliver enough information for any person to create an opinion about the drugs and abuse subjects.… Expand
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L490Oct 5, 2011
"Requiem for a Dream" showcases the unique talent Jared Leto possesses. He is a really talented person (acting, music, directing) and the fact that he generally makes only so called art movies, makes him even more special, because he isnâ
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RodrigoBGCSep 27, 2011
This movie is simply awesome, it show the things the way it should be and the way it happens, along with Eyes wide shut, this movie is one the best drama movies i ever seen and i think that every single teenager should watch this movie andThis movie is simply awesome, it show the things the way it should be and the way it happens, along with Eyes wide shut, this movie is one the best drama movies i ever seen and i think that every single teenager should watch this movie and realize that drugs and excess never will end well… Expand
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twest55May 16, 2011
Fine piece of work. From every aspect. You can tell the cast and crew worked so hard to compose a phenomenal film, like nothing you have seen before.
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NazguleroMar 1, 2011
I really do not see the fascination a lot of filmmakers and other artists have with the bottom feeders of society. I find addicted people disgusting, as simple as that. I find it evenly disgusting how deep certain humans can sink. We must beI really do not see the fascination a lot of filmmakers and other artists have with the bottom feeders of society. I find addicted people disgusting, as simple as that. I find it evenly disgusting how deep certain humans can sink. We must be the only species without a clear genetically determined spectrum of behaviour. I have seen people who live in dirt, who smell, who dump their waste on the street, who destroy themselves with alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, food, or whatever poison they can find. No animal does that. Animals spend most of the day cleaning themselves, because they instinctively know that their body is pretty much their most important asset.
With regard to this movie, what is the purpose of making it ? Drugs are dangerous ? Thanks, by now everybody should know that.
The only thing tha bothers me is that apparently a lot of people can actually relate to that movie. That spells trouble for humanity...… Expand
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existentialistJan 21, 2011
Aronofsky obviously knows little about drug culture or addiction. If a person has never used hard drugs or been involved with people using hard drugs I can see how they might praise this as an unflinching look at the realities of addiction.Aronofsky obviously knows little about drug culture or addiction. If a person has never used hard drugs or been involved with people using hard drugs I can see how they might praise this as an unflinching look at the realities of addiction. But unfortunately, Aronofsky's "shock-and-awe" campaign is not based in reality. In actuality the consequences of drug use can be much worse, but not as gruesome or as idiotic as this film portrays them.… Expand
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KarthXLRJan 13, 2011
It's well-made, well-acted, well-written, and overall just a very nicely made film. The film itself is depressing, unoptimistic, and at some times, disturbing. It's a bit of a hard one to sit through. Personally, I don't enjoy movies such asIt's well-made, well-acted, well-written, and overall just a very nicely made film. The film itself is depressing, unoptimistic, and at some times, disturbing. It's a bit of a hard one to sit through. Personally, I don't enjoy movies such as this. I can't say it's not well-made, but it certainly is not a pleasure to sit through or watch more than once. Those with weak stomachs may want to reconsider watching, and those easily offended or frightened might want to steer clear.… Expand
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PayupOct 2, 2010
Requiem for a Dream was extremely boring. i really can't believe that anyone saw any good in this worthless trash of a film. there was no point in the movie that was even remotely entertaining and the only good thing about it was thatRequiem for a Dream was extremely boring. i really can't believe that anyone saw any good in this worthless trash of a film. there was no point in the movie that was even remotely entertaining and the only good thing about it was that everything i did over the following couple of days after seeing it seemed a lot more interesting in comparison. It was just bad.… Expand
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ERG1008Sep 3, 2010
The drugs don't work, they just make you worse as Richard Ashcroft once sang.
Intensely brilliant film about addiction & the slow decline that follows.
Amazing performances from the cast & especially Ellen Burstyn. I did think that Jared LetoThe drugs don't work, they just make you worse as Richard Ashcroft once sang.
Intensely brilliant film about addiction & the slow decline that follows.
Amazing performances from the cast & especially Ellen Burstyn.
I did think that Jared Leto & Jennifer Connelly looked like brother & sister though.… Expand
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YanG.Jun 1, 2010
Great!
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KevinCOct 18, 2009
I cant find words for this movie. One the one side a beautiful work of art and at the other site cruel reality. There are some small negatives but without them this movie wouldn't be THAT good! You have to see it to understand.
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AshleyM.Jul 30, 2009
It was a very dark and depressing movie that left me feeling very depressed after watching it.However its a movie that dares to show the much darker side to drug abuse.I though it was well put together and the soundtrack was amazing.
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joes.Jul 7, 2009
This movie blew my mind....I've never seen a more powerful and disturbing movie, but it was great...just unspeakably disturbing.
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MarkusRJun 29, 2009
This film was amazing. I loved every second of it and was thinking about it days after watching it. The music was perfect through the whole thing.
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