The most mind blowing film I have ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2001)

After watching Requiem For A Dream at the cinemas, a friend and I had to help a girl out who looked like she was about to collapse. This movie left her in such a shocked state that she was unable to walk out on her own until about 10 minutes after the credits had stopped rolling.
This is one incredibly disturbing film.
Natural Born Killers, Se7en, Kids, Man Bites Dog, 8MM, Clockwork Orange, Bad Lieutenant, Silence of the Lambs - none of these films left any real mark on me. But Requiem effected me more than anything I have ever seen.
Without going to into detail that so many others below me already have, I'll outline what makes this film so unlike anything you have ever seen. It operates at an emotional level that no other film has ever matched. The acting is absolutely stunning, and the directing, editing and musical score create an ambiance that is completely new. These factors take you into the lives of the four very likeable main characters. You see their dreams, you aspire with them, and you take the downward spiral to oblivion with them as well.
10/10 Requiem For A Dream really should have swept the oscars this year.