How does it make you feel?

Rating: 9/10 (15 June 2001)

'Requiem for a Dream' is perhaps one of the most difficult films i have ever attempted to judge. Director Aronofsky is obviously a genius, and he has a way with actors that few can reproduce, especially when its complimented by such a perfect cinematic eye. But after viewing the film for the first time, it left me empty inside, no matter how much i wanted to empathise with the characters. Its almost as if the downward spiral became so much, part of my emotive brain switched off, and i stopped caring. This could be due to the climactic jarring music, which i felt brought me entirely out of the film, even though perhaps it was entirely necessary.
What can one say about 'Requiem?' Its powerful, dark, moving in places; but ultimately if it doesn't grip you, cold and perhaps even unnecessary.