Ellen Burstyn is amazing.

Rating: 10/10 (10 August 2002)

Maybe the Academy Award voters saw something I didn't, but Ellen Burstyn's performance in "Requiem for a Dream" was far and away more impressive than Julia Roberts' in "Erin Brockovich." Now, don't get me wrong, Julia was good, but Ellen Burstyn is absolutely brilliant as Sara Goldfarb. It's one of the best performances I've ever seen.
This overwhelming film is supported by great visual/ audio techniques, an unbelievably powerful score and inspired acting from the entire cast. This is not "the feel-good movie of the summer," so be forewarned. If you're anything like me, you'll be left stunned after the gut-wrenching climax.
Director David Fincher said he's not as interested in movies that entertain than movies that scar. This is a movie that scars.
10+