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February 4th, 2008 by
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Harry struggles to get in enough money to fuel his drug addiction. Looking for something to sell, he visits his mom, who can’t refuse her son. She, on her own, needs to get fit to get on her favorite TV-show and is willing to take pills to get there. After Harry and his girlfriend Marion run out again, Marion has to take alternative methods to get in some money. | ||||||||
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Let me first say this is a 'disturbing casual monday'. But if you're up to that, this is one of the first movies I'd mention when someone would ask me for the best movie of the last ten years (although I hate putting movies on a scale).
So if you take it this movie isn't for the light-hearted, it's impressive on almost every level. Aronofsky puts so much passion and style into his movies, I'd say it's impossible not to get involved. But lets not forget it's also because of Hubert Selby's brutal novel about the mix of dreams and addiction. Not to mention the performances, especially Ellen Burstyn as the mother. This, combined with the beautiful cinematography and an equally impressive score brings this gritty story to a brilliant and powerful level. | ||||||||
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Definitely one of my all time favorite movies here! Top Ten At least. And yes Marlon SHOULD do more serious roles cause he’s a great actor and he’s not funny anyway;)
[...] Requiem for a Dream “It’s impressive on almost every level.” [...]
A well done film but quite disturbing if you are not expecting it. I will never be able to look at Jennifer Connelly in the same way ever again.
[...] Requiem for a Dream “So if you take it this movie isn’t for the light-hearted, it’s impressive on almost every level.” [...]
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