Requiem For A Dream is quite possibly the most brilliant movie ever made. Based on the 1978 novel by Hubert Selby. I'm in no way belittling the book, as it was also wonderfully done, but this is the only movie I've ever seen that bested the novel before it.
The film depicts different forms of addiction, leading to the characters' imprisonment in a dream world of delusion and reckless desperation, which is then overtaken and devastated by reality.
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans. Burstyn was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her role.
The film depicts different forms of addiction, leading to the characters' imprisonment in a dream world of delusion and reckless desperation, which is then overtaken and devastated by reality.
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans. Burstyn was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her role.
by The Nameless Maggot April 30, 2007
an amazing movie by darren aronofsky.
instead of wasting class time for kids with D.A.R.E., just show them this movie.
it may permanently traumatize them, but they sure as hell won't be doing drugs any time soon.
also, which most people seem to neglect, an amazing, sad, almost painfully beautifully written novel by hubert selby jr. which, you guessed it, the movie is based upon.
instead of wasting class time for kids with D.A.R.E., just show them this movie.
it may permanently traumatize them, but they sure as hell won't be doing drugs any time soon.
also, which most people seem to neglect, an amazing, sad, almost painfully beautifully written novel by hubert selby jr. which, you guessed it, the movie is based upon.
by smokin' el June 19, 2005
a.) Best movie. Ever.
b.) Most depressing movie. Ever.
Truly, this is a great movie that will make you think.
b.) Most depressing movie. Ever.
Truly, this is a great movie that will make you think.
by Muse_addict November 29, 2004
requiem- a death song
therefore
requiem for a dream- a song about the death of a dream, the realization that your dream has died.
therefore
requiem for a dream- a song about the death of a dream, the realization that your dream has died.
by Mr.Awesome January 10, 2005
Amazing movie, probably the best of the century. Great editing, sequences, direction, acting, storyline and execution of the book.
Me: You seen Requiem for a dream?
Someone: No
Me: It's all about how your addictions can fuck you up, set in Brooklyn.
Someone: No
Me: It's all about how your addictions can fuck you up, set in Brooklyn.
by Sheri November 13, 2003
guy: ey u seen requiem for a dream?
guy 2: fuck ye man, im never trying smack after that guy shot H in his fucked up arm
guy 2: fuck ye man, im never trying smack after that guy shot H in his fucked up arm
by yask87 August 31, 2008
One of the few R-rated films I would not recommend viewing until you are actually of age... My God.... BUT amazing, nonetheless.
"Hey, man, I just watched Requiem For a Dream. Listen, have you seen my eye sockets? I can't find them anywhere... Oh, there's! - no, nevermind, that's just a chunk of my skull... Well, I guess I might as well pick that up too."
by Steve McSteve-face October 30, 2009