Aronofsky's Dream.

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2015)

Requiem for a Dream (2000): Dir: Darren Aronofsky / Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald: Disturbing film about addiction centering upon the mind state under drug influence with expectations shattered. Ellen Burstyn plays a widowed mother whose son and girlfriend are addicted to heroin. Under the belief that she is invited to appear on her favorite talk show she becomes addicted to diet pills in order to fit into a red dress that she hasn't worn since her son's graduation. She hallucinates bizarre images coming from her refrigerator. Her son and girlfriend are involved in the dangerous world of drugs where relaxation is reduced to paranoia. Stylish directing by Darren Aronofsky who explores the horrid consequences of addiction. Powerful performance by Burstyn who deteriorates into loneliness and isolation. Jared Leto plays her son, regretful for the life he leads and drowning it in denial and disappointment. Marlon Wayans plays his best friend and addict and together they descend into the dark realms of consequence. Jennifer Connelly plays Leto's girlfriend who left home with dreams of fashion and success but finds only shattered expectations and the promise of prostitution. Christopher McDonald plays TV talk show personality Tabby Tibbons. Drugs destroy relationships, dreams and life itself. Score: 10 / 10