Requiem for a Dream

I remember looking at this movie thinking that I was in for a good movie. It wouldn't be anything to amazing I thought. Just another one of those good movies that doesn't really stick with you. But as I was watching... Full review

Going in to see this movie, i was expecting another bad drug movie, but this one was much different. Seeing this movie scared me from drugs, as my brother was a drug addict, I sent him this movie on DVD to... Full review

This film grips you and does not let go. From the very begining with Ellen's monologue as she sits in the closet watching her son Harry (Jared Leto) take her television away to sell for drugs. This film is heavy handed... Full review

First of all this is a fairly alright movies based on visuals, story telling and characters. But the selling point for me at least is the reality f the situation. Knowing some individuals whom make a living by making friendly connections... Full review

Requiem For A Dream... at its core is a movie about drugs... Not just drugs such as alcohol, weed, or pills.... But everyday drugs; tv, money, etc.... It is without a doubt one of the greatest movies ever made... The innovative... Full review

This movie quickly became one of my all-time favorite movies after it ended. I was disappointed with one part of the movie however, it was the ending. The ending itself was spectacular, but the fact that this majestic movie has an... Full review

Requiem for a Dream is by far one of the most depressing movies I have seen in quite some time. That does not mean I didn't enjoy the movie, quite the contrary. Sometimes it's more enjoyable to actually be made to... Full review

This movie is very well done and shows addiction well. It paints a great picture of people who want to improve their lives but end up sinking deeper and deeper into addiction and sadness. Most people reading these reviews have seen... Full review

I have never seen a film that has effected me the way this one has. Even months after seeing it, i still think about it. The plot becomes more and more disturbing as it continues. The visuals are amazing. It shows... Full review

By far one of the greatest movies i've ever seen. The first third is kind of slow, the second third starts to get really good, and the final half hour of the movie is one of the greatest endings to a... Full review

Blu-ray Picture and Sound The Blu-ray looks wonderful, honestly.....Also, the 7.1 DTS-HD Master track will engulf you in Clint Mansell's legendary score in ways you may feel completely and totally uncomfortable with..... ... Full Review

In my opinion Requiem for a Dream is one of those films you like, but aren't going to return to on a consistent basis primarily....Aronofsky's commentary track is a fantastic listen and serves as a great example as to what makes an excellent filmmaker..... ... Full Review

Requiem for a Dream is amazingly effective; not only does it portray drug addiction in a horrifyingly sincere way, but it also makes us reflect and think. Requiem for a Dream is unlike anything I have ever seen before, a truly memorable film, a work of art that rightly deserves its position amongst one of the best films of the past 30 years. ... Full Review

Requiem for a Dream shows this surface as the most nightmarish, most horrific and mean-spirited, of game shows, a monstrosity emceed by Tappy Tibbons (the fearless Christopher McDonald, looking lechier than ever, shot in harsh and grainy video). That this sense of sadness and failure pervades Requiem is somewhat ironic, for it is a highly accomplished, quite brilliant movie, one that will likely leave you feeling devastated and exhilarated at the same time. ... Full Review

Requiem for a Dream shows this surface as the most nightmarish, most horrific and mean-spirited, of game shows, a monstrosity emceed by Tappy Tibbons (the fearless Christopher McDonald, looking lechier than ever, shot in harsh and grainy video). That this sense of sadness and failure pervades Requiem is somewhat ironic, for it is a highly accomplished, quite brilliant movie, one that will likely leave you feeling devastated and exhilarated at the same time. ... Full Review

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You can bring Darren Aronofsy's compelling drug drama home in high definition this September. Requiem for a Dream will be released on Blu-ray on September 8. ... Full Article

While zoning out during the baseball game last night, a random thought popped into my head: "Ya know, I don't think I'd ever watch Atonement again." ... Full Article

Jared Leto plays the role of Harry Goldfarb. Harry is a heroin addict and most people that have seen this film would agree that he takes advantage of his mother, Sara (played by Ellen Burstyn). ... Full Article