One of the most powerful and disturbing films ever made

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2020)

Like a lot of people, I'd heard the music from 'Requiem for a Dream' before I'd actually seen the film. Indeed it was that classic soundtrack that drew me into watching it. Based on the music, I was expecting something dramatic, haunting and disturbing, but I never expected something as powerful and meaningful as what I watched.
'Requiem for a Dream' is an outstanding film in every respect, in fact it quite comfortably makes my 'all-time best' list. The reason this film is so effectively disturbing - even uncomfortable to watch at times - is because the characters and their stories are so accurate of real-life. Tyrone, Harry, Sarah and Mary Ann are not fictional characters, they represent the millions of people in the world who have lost their freedom, body, mind or soul due to drugs. It's a harrowing watch, but essential viewing at the same time.
On a side note and mainly just for personal reference, this review marks my 500th on this site - hard to believe given that I only signed up (almost four years ago now) to vent my frustration about a dreadful TV show that I'd seen. Life has become a lot busier since then and it's hard to find the time to sit down a write a review, but I've every intention of continuing to post when I can... so here's to the next 500!