Raw and compelling.

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2002)

I finally caught "Requiem for a Dream" in a small independent cinema and what can I say?-this film is absolutely brilliant,because it really grabbed me and left me speechless at the end.It's probably the best drug drama ever made and it is totally different from every other drama you'll ever see-it's an unique picture in many ways and boosts astonishingly brilliant and believable performances(especially Ellen Burstyn is amazing as a pills-addicted Sara Goldfarb),breathtaking visuals and a masterpiece of a film score."Requiem for a Dream" is definitely disturbing,but it makes you think which is more important than pure entertainment.Sometimes I don't want just to see the film-I want to feel it!!!This masterpiece is a pure rollercoaster of emotions-it's sad(some scenes made my cry a little bit!),horrifying,depressing,sometimes even repulsive and yet hauntingly beautiful.The music made by Clint Mansell is also awesome!10 out of 10-a must see!