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Summary: hypnotic and emotionally powerful masterpiece
Review: I'm going to make this review extremely short because I don't have much to say about this film other than the fact that it is one of the most incredibly brilliant films I have seen this year. It is an absolutely amazing thrill ride, with the most unique directing style I have ever seen. The film moves along at a lightening scene, quickly shifting scenes, so a great deal of attention must be paid...the performances were outstanding and extremely believable, Ellen Burstyn should have recieved that Oscar, she was unbelievable....this film is definitely recommended, but please be warned that it is extremely painful to watch and I had to turn my eyes away for a couple of scenes...this is powerful stuff unlike anything I have ever seen before...you know a movie is great when it stays in your mind long after...this is one of the movies to do that...so very disturbing and emotionally powerful...this is not a fun movie, but an important one...
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Summary: another aronofsky masterpiece
Review: well when i first saw this movie, i was right on the heels of "pi," one of my favorite movies and "memento," one of the best movies of this year. anyhow, as i watched it i was blown away. the camera angles, soundtrack, everything was overwhelmingly amazing. however, i sympathize that to show the addicts' suffering aronofsky had to have such a bleak ending. but it was a little too bleak, albeit neccessary (it's just my opinion folks). it was great, but by no means was it a "basketball diaries" or a "permanent midnight" which in my opinion are very enthralling movies. i gave this film 4 stars due to it's gripping visuals/stimulants, but also because of it's plot. i wish i could give it a five but the last scenes really held me back... yours truly, john_doe
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Summary: My Choice
Review: This was one of the best movies I have ever seen. I saw it in the movie theater, it was interesting because after the movie ended everyone in the theater left in complete silence. Not a word was spoken. It is disturbing and hard to handle, but a must see production.
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Summary: Requiem for a dream directors cut
Review: I saw this film and I said WOW WOW WOW. This is a movie that should be seen by every child that thinks drugs are cool, and by every person that thinks that drugs are the answer for weight loss. It is a REAL account of what happens not a hollywood happy movie. I was blown away at the performances of everyone in this movie Jared Leto's performance was so beautiful and heart breaking . Ellen Burstyn was robbed at the awards (sorry Julia) but this was a true masterpiece. I can truly say that her performance and this movie changed my thoughts and I will never be the same. This movie is not pretty ...this movie is REAL. This movie is a must see.
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Summary: Wow, absolutly breathtaking.
Review: I watched this movie with some of my friends.... At the end of this movie we were completly, and utterly shocked. This is one of the finest films i have ever seen. This should be required viewing for any and all highschool students. A complete masterpiece in realism. It just goes to show you what drug use does to your body, and more importantly, to your mind. I recommend this title to everyone, and i rate it 5 stars. Excellent.
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Summary: Film making at its best
Review: It doesn't matter if you like the subject matter or not. This is a film to view for great camera work, and musical score. The story line is just the icing on the cake. It will be one of the movies that people will talk about for years. Haunting and yet refreshing. Contrary to what the first review of this movie. I recomend seeing it as many times as possible. So don't rent it buy it!! And show it to all your friends
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Summary: Oh god
Review: I cried. I have not cried during a movie since I was 5 years old. This is the single most powerful film ever. After watching it, I was totally shaken and could do nothing for the rest of the day. I didn't sleep. This is a brilliant and harrowing film that no other film can touch. But I never want to see it again. I don't want to feel like I felt ever again. This is the saddest, scariest film ever.
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Summary: An unforgettable performance by Ellen Burstyn
Review: If not for the movie itself, this DVD must be purchased by everyone. I cannot remember any recent performance as brilliant and perfect as Bs. Burstyn's. She is nothing short of magnificent, a performance so incredible that I just couldn't stop thinking about Sarah Goldfarb long after the movie had ended. This has got to be one of the finest performances by an American actress in history.
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Summary: The best American Film of 2000.
Review: Its a crime that this film didn't win best screenplay, best director, best picture, best actor, and best actress at this years Oscars.
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Summary: A very heavy, important film
Review: Words can hardly describe the experience of watching this powerful film. It's about different forms of addiction, and it pulls no punches in its depiction of the inevitable downward spiral of its four main characters. Not only should you see it for the message, but for its cinematic inventivness. Visually, I've never seen anything like it. The cinematography, sound, editing, music and visual FX are top-notch and will blow your mind. The acting honors here go to Ellen Burstyn, who gives an incredible performance as the poor, naiive Sarah Goldfarb. Watching her deterioration (both mentally and physically) is heart-wrenching. Burstyn gets great support from the rest of the cast as well, particularly Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly. Also, those familiar with Marlon Wayans' comedy roles will be very surprised with his subtle, convincing portrayal of enterprising heroin addict Tyrone. Director Darren Aronofsky has created one of the best films of the new century; I can't wait to see what he does next. The last 20 minutes of this wonderful, haunting film will leave you breathless. A must-see.
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