Review - Requiem for a dream

”Requiem for a Dream” is a drug movie directed by Darren Aronofsky. Screenplay of this film is based on the great book written by Hubert Selby Jr. As you might expect if you've experienced any of Selby's previous prose, Requiem is a decidedly dark descent into the hell of the human condition, specifically, addicition. Splitting screens, speeding up and slowing down the action.

The story is about four lost souls: Sara (Ellen Burstyn), Harry (Jared Leto), Marion (Jennifer Connolly) and Tyrone (Marlon Wayans).
Sara’s Goldfarb dream comes true when she's invited onto her favorite game show. Her son Harry's dreams are shared with his girlfriend Marion and best friend Tyrone when the perfect heroine score presents itself. But drug addiction will destroy the dreams of not only the obvious younger generation, but the Jewish Brooklyn housewife as well in director Darren Aronofsky's "Requiem for a Dream."

Requiem for a Dream also has an amazing soundtrack scored by Clint Mansell. The music is absolutely beautiful and unbelievably haunting. When fused with the incredible images, the result is nothing less than a work of art. Darren Aronofsky uses fast motion, slow motion, superimposition and warped lenses, while taking full advantage of the multi-channel sound system's surround has to offer.

If you like depressing drug movies you should really appreciate this one. It’s a film that burrows under the skin, latches on to viewer, and refuses to let go.