Incredible movie

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2003)

People make the mistake of chalking up "Requiem for a Dream" as a drug movie. It is a movie about different forms of addiction. Addiction to television, drugs, hope, etc. One of my favorite movies of all time. Excellent music too. I am going to use some comparisons here. I hope I do this movie justice.
It is relentless like "Bowling for Columbine." It definitely is an assault on the eyes, ears and mind.
It is visually stylistic, like "Fight Club." The visual effects are always appropriate and effective.
It is very un-Hollywood like "Memento." Very dark and edgy.

The music is sometimes very emotional and beautiful, sometimes very cold and harsh. Think "Run Lola Run" meets "The Piano."
Once again, this is an incredible movie.