Shocking, terrifying and brutally honest.

Rating: 9/10 (5 August 2009)

I had first heard about Requiem For A Dream on one of those top ten lists sites. It was ranked at number 7 in a list of disturbing films which instantly drew me in to a desire to watch it. The first thing that must be said about this film is that the acting is top notch. Now I am no fan of Jared Leto's. I abhor his band and I only watched American Psycho because I heard that he died in it. And after watching Scary Movie, I could never imagine Marlon Wayans succeeding in a serious movie role. But both of them proved me 100% wrong. After watching Requiem... I barely even want to touch a glass of alcohol again let alone any type of drugs. This film is incredibly, brutally honest in its portrayal of not only the drugs lifestyle but the fear of growing old alone. In steps the fantastic yet tragic performance of Ellen Burstyn as the lonely, elderly mother obsessed with a spam call telling her she will be on television. The last ten minutes of the film is the culmination of how devastating the effect of drugs can be as each of the characters suffer their own tragic fate.
Definitely give this film a watch. It may just be life-changing.