Requiem for a Dream - A Modern Classic!

Rating: Null/10 (3 January 2002)

To say that Requiem for a Dream is a superb piece of work would not be an overstatement indeed. Darren Aronofsky adds his great deal of uniqueness to what would just be another drug movie. This is why Requiem for a Dream could be called a modern classic. I have never seen any of Aronofsky's previous productions but this is just brilliant. While watching this film you really can be brought in by the main characters, you truly feel for them. This movie is so real, apart from Trainspotting this movie tells addiction, as it would be like.
The cast is fine, strong and unforgettable especially by Jared Leto and Ellen Burstyn. This is their finest work to date I would go as far to imply. Not one to be watched if you feel these controversial movies should not be made of course. Most average film viewers would not particularly enjoy watching Jared Leto's characters Harry Goldfrabb's left arm rot off. Yep, it's definitely raw, in your face. And yes, it's definitely good, solid cinema at it's best here. No doubt about it!