Wow.... twisted, sexy, brilliant...

Rating: 9/10 (30 June 2005)

"Requiem For A Dream" was quite a film. With only the knowledge of "people choosing their own path to happiness", I decided to see what this was all about. I was quite surprised by my own similarities with Harry but put them aside, I was able to look at this film from all points of view, whether from the view of characters or the audience.
Harry is quite a character... dealing with thoughts on the future, his relationship with his best friend (Tyrone) who also believes in "making it big", his girlfriend, and his frail, overprotective mother who has her own dreams of weight loss and a television appearance on her favorite contest show. He sells drugs to support his own habit but remains quite a positive character throughout the film, perhaps an "underdog" who wins sympathy as though he has faced discrimination... Does his "girlfriend" really love him? Is Tyrone committed to him? Does his mother care about him as well? Will she listen to him as he begs her to give up on her prescription weight-loss pills that eventually lead to her odd behavior, paranoia, and hospital placement? He is facing all odds and wins sympathy...
"Requiem for A Dream" is a fantastic art film that combines reality with visions and dreams... I plan to read the book soon as this film was both inspiring and entertaining. Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments...