Absolutely amazing.

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2003)

I just finished watching REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, and all I can think or say about it is ... wow.
REQUIEM FOR A DREAM is about four people and their battles with drug addiction. Sara (Ellen Burstyn) is hooked on diet pills, and Harry (Jared Leto), Marion (Jennifer Connelly), and Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) are all addicted to heroin. These four addictions spiral so out of control that all four people have to either go to astounding lengths to keep them up, or face dire consequences.
But take into mind that this movie is not for everybody. It's very intense, depressing, and disturbing. On the other hand, though, it teaches a lesson about drugs that I don't think can ever be replicated. The strong performances are what really bind the movie together. Burstyn and Connelly especially, and Wayans was a real surprise in that he actually can act, and well too.
The direction and imagery is unlike anything I've ever seen. I watched the edited version, and even that was pretty hard to handle. Incredible ... but not exactly something I want to see again.
A sheerly amazing movie that nobody--I repeat, nobody--should miss. 10 out of 10, without question.