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Summary: Requiem
Review: I just have to say that although this movie portrays drug-addiction, it's a movie also about peoples inabilities to put human relationships (love, compassion, etc.) in front of consumerism and mind numbing tv/drugs, etc. A very thought provoking, beautiful and horrifying film absolutely worth watching.
Rating: 
Summary: disturbing, but decent
Review: I watched this movie because I kept hearing Howard Stern rave about how good it was. I figured he was right about The Tao of Steve, so i gave it a chance. From the beginning, I knew this movie was going to disturb me. With the mother addicted to pain pills and the super-fast close-up camera tricks, I was on edge. The only thing I did like was that Jennifer Connoly was in it and she had a brief nude scene. Other than that, it seemed to be a little too artsy and in-your-face for me. Some people love it, but I didn't.
Rating:
Summary: AWESOME
Review: That's not the best way to describe this movie, but that's one of the many words I have used to describe this movie.First, on a pure side-note, I think Jennifer Connelly looks amazing in this movie--and not just from some "special scenes" but in general. (and hell, looks good all the time) I just like this girl [woman] as an actress and a female--great body. Second I was expecting to be disturbed or so as all these people who have seen the movie said, but man was this movie GREAT and disturbing. NOT trying to SPOIL anything, so I'll just say this: Harry's character, jeez...
Marrion's character, holy [cow] ;)... (can't say i didn't like it)
Tyrone, damn dude...
Sara, woah... Amazing movie, I think I'll watch it again. ;) Great story, none of this happy ending [stuff], amazing acting IMO, shocking/disturbing, brilliant film-making, all that stuff. :P JUST WATCH IT ALREADY!...
Rating:
Summary: Unusually great
Review: Some may consider "Requiem For a Dream" one of the weirdest movies released in 2000. If you watch it a second time, you'll know the happenings much better; therefore, you'll understand it better. The director has a unique style of expression which is seen most with how he expresses the characters' drug use. He probably did this to show us the gruesome realities of their behavior. It worked. This is one of the most daring films released in a long time. It graphicly explores what many others wouldn't dare: drug use, weight issues, prostitution, etc. Ellen Burstyn performs in the Oscar nominated role of her career as an ethedryl and television addict. Jennifer Connelly was dissed for many major awards for her role as a prostitute, as was the movie in whole. Marlon Wayons marvelously shows his serious side of acting rather than his usual comedy. Jared Leto portrays a drug addict and trafficker in the best acting role of his career. "Requiem For a Dream" may not be for those who are sensitive to such graphic material. Those who are not offended by this will enjoy this uniquely drawn movie.
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Summary: hold on to your seats ...
Review: I am never going to become addicted to heroin, cocaine, coffee and food thanks to this wonderful cinematic and depressing PSA/movie/masterpiece/work of art/anti-drug campaign.
No president, no government agency, no school activity comes close to doing what this movie does for drugs and the inherent evils of addiction.
The acting is ridiculously awesome. All the faces are recognizable all of the names are known but they are all so different in this one movie. Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto , Marlan Wayans, and Jennifer Connelly all transform into their characters and never relent. Down the spiral of depravity and loss they keep everything sympathetic and real.
You may know these people in your life you may have a friend that has this problem. This movie although heavily stylized and at times too reliant on hyperbole of the situation, really does draw you in and never let you out.
don't go to sleep after this one.
Rating:
Summary: BRAVO
Review: This should be required viewing for every student to be alowed to enter 10th grade. Enough said!
Rating:
Summary: Amazing
Review: This is one of those movies that really makes you think. After watching this my life didn't seem so bad after all. "Requiem for a dream" is one of the most moving and touching movies I have ever seen in my life, but I don't think I will be watching it again for a while. It's defenetley disturbing and I cried a lot during this movie, but I do think eveyone needs to see this. If I ever had any thoughts about doing drugs they quickly vanished after this movie.
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Summary: "There's gonna be some prime back on the street"
Review: I think the title refers to the American dream, where you get a good job, buy a nice house and raise a nice family. That dream is over or never existed for the people in this show. The movie can be said to make many statements, but the one it made for me more than any other is: What makes people turn to drugs? Harry (Jared Leto), his mother Sarah Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn), Harry's girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly) and Harry's best friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) are four people who's lives seem empty and bordering on despair. Harry, Marion and Tyrone love to get high, with heroin being their favorite escape. Harry's mom, who's hooked on television and mistakenly thinks she's going to be on her favorite program wants to lose weight and becomes addicted to diet pills. She loses weight but becomes emaciated in the process, starts hallucinating, and seems to be losing her mind. Harry warns her of the dangers of taking all these "uppers" (he ought to know) but it falls on deaf ears. Things are going good for Harry, Marion and Tyrone for awhile but things dry up and coming down is painful. They are so hooked that they're willing to do things they wouldn't normally do just to get a fix. At the end of the show it's hard to decide who to feel the most sorry for. All four of their lives have become a virtual hell. Maybe the best statement this show makes is: No matter how hopeless your life may seem, drugs aren't the answer. In the end they leave you worse off than you were before you started. The soundtrack is piercing at times, but fits with the context of the movie. A disturbing film but brilliantly crafted.
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Summary: BURSTYN'S PERFORMANCE!!
Review: Ellen Burstyn's performance is enough to recommend this movie. Her acting is brilliant of course, but it's the freshness of the subject that makes it even more memorable. That is, her struggle with drug addiction in the form of diet pills & television, in addition to the crushing loneliness of growing old. Unfortunately, this movie is not just about her, it's also about her son, his friend (Wayans), and girlfriend (Connelly). It's not that their story is uninteresting; it's just that you've seen it before.
We've all seen the creepy lighting - the quick cuts - the drab surroundings, all designed to extract an emotion of hopelessness and despair - been there alreay (Trainspotting, Gummo, Traffic, among many others haves already covered this). Maybe I'm getting a little jaded, but the "drug use" plot and how destructive it can be is not new or fresh, it's a little boring. Or maybe it's exactly what we all need, and that's a constant reminder that the world of hard-core drugs is a world of certain death.
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Summary: A masterpiece! Burstyn is phenomenal!
Review: I had never seen a "disturbing" movie until now. And boy, was I floored! Darren Aronofsky directed this inspirational and powerful adaptation of Hubert Selby Jr.'s acclaimed novel. Ellen Burstyn gives one of cinematic history's greatest performances as Sara Goldfarb, a woman addicted to many things (mostimportantly: speed and television). Burstyn's descent into hell is as impactful and painful to watch as anything I've ever witnessed. Jared Leto is amazing as Sara's devoted and loving son, Harry. Harry is basically a good kid who, unfortunately, is hooked on heroin. Jennifer Connelly is breathtaking as Harry's mesmerizing girlfriend, Marion. Marlon Wayans is rather impressive as Harry's best friend, Tyrone. All of these characters will meet their inevitable fate, but it the viewer's privelege to be taken along for the ride. I give this remarkable movie a strong, strong 5-star rating! A MUST-SEE for anyone who has ever had a dream that they feared of losing.
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