Requiem for a Dream

tera_schultz shared a tip "Truly one of the best and most powerful movies I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Really f*cked up, brilliant cast, and the coolest cinematography I'd ever seen when it dropped. There have been a lot of films since this one that have leaned on his style, but this one will always come out on top. I think everyone in the world should watch this at least once. A sickly wonderful treat for any cinephile, it will be a part of my life forever."

alannah_rodriquez shared a tip "This was really hard to watch. Seeing someone you love spiral because of an addiction will break your heart and soul guaranteed. Well written but be in a good mindset when you watch this."

mychaelia_chandler shared a tip "This is probably one of my #favorite movies. The soundtrack is incredible and its almost seductive in the way it draws you into the dual story lines. You don’t realize how far you’re falling til it’s too far gone. Watch out for the #refrigerator 😂"

tee_huncho shared a tip "Literally traumatizing and I only watched it twice and I took me a whole year to build up the courage to watch it again also made me looked differently on different types of drug addiction. But yea I won’t say much I jus warning you know what u getting into with dis movie GUARANTEE THE SADDEST MOVIE IVE SEEN🥲😖😔"

jai_m shared a tip "This is one of those must see movies not because it’s incredibly hilarious or the action but it changes you as a person. The humanization of addicts is necessary because we so often become desensitized to them thinking, “That’s their world and this is mine” when the line is more blurred that way. Addiction can be reality for any of us and that is conveyed in this film. Sara Goldfarb is by far the character that breaks your heart the most. This is a must watch!"

kirsten_marie_6221 shared a tip "Definitely a tough watch, especially for the second time. It’s one of those movies you have to be in certain mood to watch. It’s intense art house film with the most memory burning ending I would not wish on anybody."

sickofjams shared a tip "Watched this with Erika and we both cried and got scared that someone was out to get us despite us not doing drugs. This movie was SCARY. This is a TRUE anti drug movie"

audrey_bea_7599 shared a tip "I saw this movie once around 4 years ago and I've never been able to watch it again, it's amazing. The friend who showed it to me said she watched it all the time, that should've been a major red flag about her hahaha"

anna_bourgeois shared a tip "amazingly depressing storyline, fantastic filmography with attention to detail, made me feel more than movies generally tend to do"

lyndon_bray shared a tip "A must watch. I would think this would be equivalent to a Greek tragedy in modern time. No happy ending for sure, but very visceral and thought provoking. Really great cast aswell."

SupremeAnu shared a tip "Requiem for a Dream is definitely one of the greatest films ever made. This film doesn't lack in a single area. Requiem is a thought-provoking film that explores the human psychological condition and the premise of addiction. If you're not paying attention you'll miss a lot of detail, as this movie is big on visual storytelling. This is one of those films you can rewatch and it hits you just as hard every time. A very powerful film not for the easily perturbed."

jessie_b_3107 shared a tip "shows the truth of addiction and the place we live in. perfect for people my age to understand substance abuse and mental illness and the effects they have on people thoroughly"

j_arend shared a tip "I cried the minute I saw the mom start diet pills. This is definitely one of saddest movies I’ve ever seen. The characters are amazing the story and filming are so captivating. I loved how it gets the viewer to feel unsettled when experiencing the point of view of the characters. Amazing acting! Ellen Burstyn had me in tears multiple times. The writing is phenomenal. It’s one of those movies you don’t watch for fun for sure but one you definitely need to see."

megan_click shared a tip "Deeply affecting. It makes you think about addiction in a very different way. Most of us are addicted, but one person's coffee could be another's cigarettes or prozac..."

c_bos shared a tip "Heartbreaking to watch but a great dive into drug addiction and human fragility. The end shows a desperation that will stick with you forever."

oona_butler shared a tip "I did like this movie but the way it is edited caused me major anxiety, which was the intention of the film makers. It’s one of those movies that is really good, you have to watch it, but only once. This movie stays with you for years after. Not for the faint of heart"

terra_amador shared a tip "If you truly want to see a movie that’s going to make you feel some strong emotions this is the one to watch. It gives you a really deep realistic insight into the lives of people that are addicted to heroin and drugs. Meaning that the acting of Jared Leto was so compelling that I literally could not stop watching the movie I had to watch the entire thing through I couldn’t even put it on pause. The ending is awesome however it’s not what you expect it to be. The acting is some of the best I have seen. I used to live in Hollywood and have been around the drug culture (sister died of overdose and I lived on the street for a few years. I saw it all & this movie is dangerously realistic to what really goes on in the daily life and happenings of addicts. It’s not sad or upsetting it’s so unique and disturbing (but in a “cant stop watching it” way) Jared Leto is phenomenal and his costars are so good also! It’s one of my favorite movies ever!"

autumn_eckstein shared a tip "it was beautiful but i wouldn’t purposefully recommend it to anyone- it’s very real very very real. deals with addiction, ed, etc. reading the book now"

dennis_coates shared a tip "This is the most terrifying movie I have ever seen...the sex scene toward the end is difficult to watch...all the men and their flashlights...stuff of nightmares"

ali_heravi shared a tip "Just wow. Only Soundtracks was enough to make you feel the characters. Darren you nailed it and Thanks Clint Mansell for AMAZING Soundtracks."

kari_diabo shared a tip "Saying I *liked* this movie is a bit of a misnomer. I was stunned by this movie, I was shocked by this beauty, I was moved by this movie, and in places I was utterly disgusted by this movie. It took some urging from my then-husband to watch it, but I did, and I could *not look away* from the screen. Be warned, this movie might traumatize you. But I can guarantee you will never forget it."

ryan_despres shared a tip "A beautifully sad depiction of drugs, mental illness, and the dark turns our life can take. Masterful editing and directing balances multiple stories at once."