Review of Requiem for a Dream (2000) by Nathan W — 07 Feb 2017

Disturbing, messed up and beautifully made. Requiem for a Dream was definitely one of a kind with great cinematography.

This review of Requiem for a Dream (2000) was written by Nathan W on 07 Feb 2017.

Requiem for a Dream has generally received very positive reviews.

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