I really hate these kinds of movies

Rating: 7/10 (9 June 2002)

I have to say, I really hate movies like Requiem For A Dream.
From a technical standpoint, Requiem is an excellent movie. Based off the Selby novel from the late 70's, Requiem follows the lives of four drug addicted New Yorkers.
Ellen Burstyn plays Sarah Goldfarb, a lonely widow who spends most of her time watching infomercials and longing for her deceased husband. After she receives a phone call notifying her that she is in the running to appear on T.V., Sarah becomes ecstatic. She gets her hair done, and pulls out her favorite red dress to wear to the show. Sarah finds however, that she can no longer fit in her dress. After a failed diet, a quack doctor prescribes her "uppers" which, though effective for weight-loss, ultimately drive her insane. Her son, played by Jared Leto is a heroine addict who also deals with his buddy, played by Marlon Waynes. Leto's girlfriend Mary, played by Jennifer Connelly is also addicted, and dreams to one day open a clothing store.
As I said, technically this film is excellent. The cinematography, along with the soundtrack and acting all complement each other. It's just the horribly depressing plot which keeps this movie from being one of my favorites. There is no comic relief, and the characters keep falling deeper and deeper.
Watch it once, and see. Maybe you can handle it better than I.
(7/10)