Absolutely Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2001)

This film is definitely not the feel good movie of the year, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do, and that is to show the affects of addiction beyond the level of a run of the mill junky. The film follows four main characters and the individual experiences they go through to fulfill their addiction. Most interesting is the story about Sara Goldfarb, the mother of a junky who unknowingly gets addicted, herself. This movie is very well shot and edited, and puts you in the junkies own world, which you quickly learn is not an especially fun place to be.
"Requiem For a Dream" may be rated NC-17, but it deserves to be seen by everyone. This is a great film. Even Marlon Wayans who is mostly known for his comedic characters does a great job acting in a serious role along with Jared Leto, Ellen Burstyn, and Jennifer Connely.
10/10