Review of Requiem for a Dream (2000) by Tatsuhito K — 09 Oct 2017
What an astonishing piece of work. "Requiem for a Dream" is one of my favorite films of all time, a disturbing and horrifying tale of four people destroying their lives in their pursuit of happiness and success.
Through the subjective camerawork and unique editing style, writer-director Darren Aronofsky lets us delve into the mental state of these four characters, what they see, feel, and fear. Incredible performances throughout (Ellen Burstyn delivering one of the most unforgettable performances ever put in history of cinema) and packed with some dark imagery that sticks with you long after you finish the film.
It's not for everyone and calling it a drug movie is doing disservice to what the film is actually about. It's deeper and more complex than that. It grabs you by the wrist and never lets go. What a great film.
This review of Requiem for a Dream (2000) was written by Tatsuhito K on 09 Oct 2017.
Requiem for a Dream has generally received very positive reviews.
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