Requiem For a Dream (2000)

This film went straight for the heart, ripped it out and kicked it around the floor for 90 minutes. As the addictions plunged further into the depths of Hell, I felt myself more and more arrested by the film. I've never left a film shaking or feeling physically ill- not including Pearl Harbour, of course :) You want to look away, but cannot. This movie is by no means flawless, but then again I would like to hope that the flaws add to the gritty reality of the film. The ending was truly the most frightening thing I have ever seen in film- forget the cheap scares of The Exorcist, Psycho and the endless bile of the 'slasher flick', this stuff is REAL. In a country amid a 'war against drugs' this is a powerful film which could do more to turn kids away from drugs than any measly government "task-force" or classroom lecture.

A brilliantly depicted story of how ANYONE, no matter what their circumstances, can hit rock bottom in the space of 6 months; and how no one gives a shit when you get there. This is a sobering look at the reality of our society and its seemingly helpful health and medical system.

This is a brilliantly made film about the excesses of drugs. The characters are well acted and i really sympathised with their plight, and at points often made it difficult to watch. The first film in a long time that has really made me think.

What a film!! Great and deeply affecting portrait of the effects of addiction on four different characters. This should be shown in schools to combat drug taking. After watching this you'll want to be as clean living as a monk.

Three people's journey through drug addiction, the hell, the horror etc. A good drama, but obviously a bit depressing, so you'd want to be in a particular mood to watch it I think. Good acting performances.