Best Addiction Movie Ever Made

Rating: Null/10 (25 November 2013)

I saw this movie over 24 hours ago...and I still feel so bad. Don't get me wrong. This movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen. But by the end of it, you're left sitting in your chair staring at the credits, with tears flowing down your face. And you ask yourself "What...in the world did I just watch?" Requiem is one of those rare movies that, really, has no weakness. Usually there's one actor/actress that just ruins the movie a little bit, or the choice of music is bad, or the style of directing doesn't fit the story. This movie fires on all cylinders. Darren Aronofsky directs his gem with this movie. It's the movie that appears at the top of his directing resume. Jared Leto turns in the performance of a lifetime. Marlon Wayans was fantastic, turning in a performance you don't expect to see out of him. But the best acting was done by the great Ellen Burstyn. By the end of the movie, your heart feels so broken by what she's become. The transformation of her character ties a knot in your throat. There was a scene in the movie (don't worry, no spoilers) where I was sitting in my chair, watching her character progress. And I kept thinking "stop it. Just stop it. Please." This movie is the best movie that portrays the downfalls of drug abuse. IF you ever want to scare someone straight, recommend this movie to them.
I loved this movie...but I don't think I can stand watching it again. It's too heartbreaking.