Toronto 2000 Wrap-Up

Rating: Null/10 (15 October 2000)

9/13 9:00 pm REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (*****)
Oscar nominations all around. This film is a delicious nightmare; fresh, original, dark and disturbing. Fascinating study of addictive behavior. With this and "Waking the Dead," Jennifer Connelly is having a career re-defining year. Jared Leto finally has a role worthy of his talent and Marlon Wayans' dramatic turn gives me hope that we may not see an an endless string of "Scary Movie" sequels. Director/co-writer Darren Aronofsky introduced the film along with actors Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto and Christopher McDonald.