A Discomforting Viewing that Should be Seen by All,

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2016)

Requeim for a Dream is a great movie with a well developed plot and an outstanding cast. It's a disturbing film, there's no questioning that, as we follow four people struggling with a drug addiction, giving the audience, what I would believe to be, an accurate insight of the trauma it causes. The editing is the real star of this film, it is perfectly paced and perfected in a way that gives us a clear view of how these individuals feel as they are intoxicated, it is all thought out and developed with sincere detail. However, I thought it could have done with a bit of heart, a few lighter moments, I understand that it wanted to be an intense experience, which it achieved, but I would have liked a few more dialogue based moments to showcase these characters relationship with one another some more. The cast is terrific and all portray the decline of their character's mental health as their addiction develops brilliantly, with Jared Leto's unique style, Jennifer Connelly's personal engagement, Marlon Wayans surprisingly dramatic performance and the intense, pure delivery by Ellen Burstyn, who is the hardest to view as a result of how far she spirals. An intense, engaging story, you will not leave this film feeling happy you watched it, but feel like a better person that you did, I would recommend Requeim for a Dream to anyone looking for a good drama.
Follows the lives of four people as their drug addiction spirals out of control.
Best Performance: Ellen Burstyn