Not all the films can provoke that final silence

Rating: Null/10 (17 May 2004)

Two parallel stories which end up meeting; two different ways, loneliness and ambition, to the same destination, drug problems. On the one hand, an old mother, whose daily routine is focused on the TV, is sent an invitation to take part in her favourite program. Since that moment she decides to lose weight, sees a doctor and he prescribes her some amphetamines without telling her what they really are. On the other hand, her son, his girlfriend and friend start selling drugs to get money for their future plans. As the film advances their situation is getting more and more chaotic, out of hand, causing a powerful and terrible disaster. Relationships break up, all the characters are separated and see themselves in the depths of a depressing and desperate plight. Besides the strength of the plot, it must be remarked the way visual and sound effects are played, making the audience feel surprised and involved in the story. As soon as the film ends, you keep thinking it over, thoughtful and shocked. There is a moving silence. Not all the films can provoke that. Requiem for a dream is excellent.