Review of Requiem for a Dream (2000) by Riff J — 27 Feb 2016
Anyone who has a history with substance abuse will find this movie very disturbing. What starts off as a glorification of use, suddenly takes a 180, erases any feelings of nostalgia that you felt, and replaces it with fear, sadness, and remorse.
Depending on the severity of your history with substance abuse, this movie will punch you in the gut, then kick you in the nads, and then torture you with the realities and eventual outcomes of addiction.
In a sense, this story could be a blueprint for the degenerate gambler, the alcoholic, and even to a degree, the tragedies of mental illness (ie the gut-wrenching fight between yourself and your mind; the deterioration of sanity).
If any of this is applicable to you, I'm really rooting for you and your happiness. I hope this film proves to be more of a stark reminder re the your past, vs a snapshot of what you're experiencing.
This review of Requiem for a Dream (2000) was written by Riff J on 27 Feb 2016.
Requiem for a Dream has generally received very positive reviews.
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