Requiem for a Dream

[Sheaf Saint]

Anybody seen this film?

 

I watched it last night and I feel like I need some trauma counselling! I loved it, but it's a seriously disturbing film. Some of the cinematography is incredible and the sequence where the mum goes into a psychosis in her living room is absolutely superb.

 

Highly recommended, but with a warning attached - this film is NOT easy watching.

[jeff leopard]

Technically its one of the greatest things ever, the second half does get a bit overwhelming bleak though.

 

Jared Leto, currently residing in the 'failed acting career/well dodgy emo band singer' file

[Saints1980]

A superb film. May dig it out again tonight actually.

[Rory]

It's not bad.

[Ponty]

It's alright yeah. I found it to be quite a refreshing perspective on the 'drugs movie' theme. Plus, of course, it has that fantastic score.

[Marsdinho]

I raved about this film on the old forum....

 

The end sequence has to be one of the best ive seen for a long long time....

[Saintdelboy]

 

Your opinion mate. I think 30 Seconds to Mars are superb. Saw them at the Guildhall some time ago and they rocked the place.

 

P.s. never seen the film but might give it a try.

[revolution saint]

It's alright yeah. I found it to be quite a refreshing perspective on the 'drugs movie' theme. Plus, of course, it has that fantastic score.

 

Yep, got the soundtrack and not seen the film yet. I will get around to watching it one of these days....

[Mr X]

I remember seeing this late one night and thinking WTF!!! I was knackered so fell asleep before it was over fighting criminals is hard work, I must try and see it all somewhen

[tombletomble]

I love this film.

 

I remember watching it with a group of mates a few years ago. As it finished, with everyone sat in silence, trying to take in what they had just seen, a mate said "can we please watch some comedy now. I have to go to bed before work but cant go to bed with that on my mind"

[saintkiptanui]

Great film, no film has made me feel quite so melancholy, the ending is superb as is the acting by the mum.

[Sheaf Saint]

I love this film.

 

I remember watching it with a group of mates a few years ago. As it finished, with everyone sat in silence, trying to take in what they had just seen, a mate said "can we please watch some comedy now. I have to go to bed before work but cant go to bed with that on my mind"

 

That was my reaction to it. I believe I asked my GF and her housemate if we could watch something 'fluffy' to lift my spirits again before bed.

[Mr X]

update I have now watched it all the way through and I am in two minds, yes it's deeply effecting thanks in no part to the amazing score and choppy editing, but it's also seems to only make the point that drugs are bad. I guess it's trying to say how easy it is to slip into addiction and how it effects everyone around you. I will say Ellen Burstyn was amazing. Ultimately I really liked the film but am confused to it's dubious drug message.

[sotonjoe]

Only mainstream film I can remember seeing some double dong action in.

[norwaysaint]

I was going to say, it's the only film I've seen where 2 girls using a double ended dildo has left me depressed.

[Saints1980]

I was going to say, it's the only film I've seen where 2 girls using a double ended dildo has left me depressed.

 

I liked that scene :confused: