Requiem for a Drama was released in 2000 and directed by Darren Aronofsky. Aronofsky would go on to direct recent successful films such as The Wrestler and Black Swan. The film stars Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Ellen Burstyn.
The film shows the lives of four characters, who battle addiction in the span of three seasons. The film starts during the Summer. Three of the characters battle addiction to illegal drugs such as heroin, while the other played by Ellen Burstyn battles an addiction to diet pills. The film starts with all the characters lives being positively effected by using and/or dealing drugs but eventually it shows the decline of their lives because of the use.
What really helps this film is the way Aronofsky shoots the film. He uses split screen shots and other unique filming techniques to really make the film stand out from others. The score of the film is amazing because Aronofsky uses composer Clint Mansell with the Kronos Quartet. The acting is great, especially from veteran actress, Elen Burstyn.
The film is a vary graphic portrayal of the negative effects hard drugs can do to someone. It may be too much for some viewers. In my opinion every high school student should watch this movie so they can see that hard drug use has very bad consequences.
Overall I really enjoyed the film. It will probably make you depressed but it was not a boring film. I've heard from others that did not enjoy it because it felt "too artsy". You be the judge.
Hands down, definitely one of my favorite flicks. It holds true to Aronofsky's typical script selection, with the main theme of the path of broken dreams and shattered goals (Pi, The Wrestler, Black Swan). I'm very interested in his take on Noah's ark in his upcoming film.
ReplyDeleteThe main thing I hear people say about this movie is "don't watch it if you're contemplating suicide."