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Requiem for a Dream
- Director: Darren Aronofsky
- Writer: Hubert Selby Jr.
- Producer: Ben Barenholtz; Scott Franklin
CGiii Comment
It’s almost de rigueur, in a drugs movie, to have split screen, time lapse, repetition, repetition, fast edits, jump cuts – and this, sadly, is no exception.
This is classic overdoing it – and, with the string quartet playing soberly throughout, it all becomes a little too much.
Without the trickery and gimmicks, this would have been an extraordinary film. Despite these bad judgments, this is a powerhouse – equally heart-breaking and raw.
Without a doubt, this is Aronofsky's film - he has excelled in many departments - however, tricks don't make magic...keep it real.
Burstyn is incredible and the devastating effect of drugs is hammered home relentlessly – this is horrifying, terrifying, humbling and humiliating.
The organic beauty amid the filth is art - essential viewing if you are serious about film...as an artform. Here it is!
Yes, reluctantly - it does deserve its inclusion in the top 100 movies of all time.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Drugs. They consume mind, body and soul. Once you're hooked, you're hooked. Four lives. Four addicts. Four failures. Despite their aspirations of greatness, they succumb to their addictions. Watching the addicts spiral out of control, we bear witness to the dirtiest, ugliest portions of the underworld addicts reside in. It is shocking and eye-opening but demands to be seen by both addicts and non-addicts alike.
Cast & Characters
Ellen Burstyn as Sara Goldfarb;
Jared Leto as Harry Goldfarb;
Jennifer Connelly as Marion Silver;
Marlon Wayans as Tyrone C. Love;
Christopher McDonald as Tappy Tibbons;
Louise Lasser as Ada;
Marcia Jean Kurtz as Rae;
Janet Sarno as Mrs. Pearlman;
Suzanne Shepherd as Mrs. Scarlini;
Joanne Gordon as Mrs. Ovadia;
Charlotte Aronofsky as Mrs. Miles;
Mark Margolis as Mr. Rabinowitz;
Michael Kaycheck as Donut Cop;
Jack O'Connell as Corn Dog Stand Boss;
Chas Mastin as Lyle Russel