Devastating Requiem

Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream. I experienced very few movies with such a powerful impact like this one. Amazing movie in all of its aspects, incredible direction and acting, fantastic score ( by the Kronos quartet).

From the IMDb a great review:

"Awful and Essential, 25 November 2002
Author: eric226 form Seattle USA

...I wish everyone I care about would see Requiem for a Dream. Not because they will like it, or that it will teach them something they did not already know, but that it's a rare piece of work that will challenge and probably change them. It's a film that has never been made before, with nothing to compare to it - a rarity these days. I often find myself recommending films to people that I am unable to briefly describe. These are usually the most involving and affecting ones. I'd like my family to see this, but can't *recommend* it to them. I've recommended it to two friends, and they both had the same reaction: I am glad I watched it, but I doubt I'll be in the frame of mind to watch it again, knowing what you feel.

As I sat watching the credits roll, I began crying, but I'm still not sure why. Partly in reaction to the devastatingly tragic ending, partly the beauty (yes) of the film, partly my gratitude for good things in my life. I watched it again the same night with my girlfriend, not because I wanted to upset her, but I felt that I had to share it. After the credits rolled, we both were silent for a good ten minutes. I found that I had thoughts I wanted to express, but could find no words. This is one of the few films that are painful to experience, but I feel compelled to share with people I care about. Some others in that short list include The Thin Red Line, Happiness, River's Edge,and The Deer Hunter...

..."Favorite" does not apply to this for me - this isn't about entertainment. One of the most devastating and beautiful experiences I've had watching a film. One of the top five films I've ever seen."


Below you can hear "Lux Aeterna" the leitmotif of Requiem for a Dream, composer Clint Mansell, re-orchestrated by Simone Benyacar, Dan Nielsen, and Veigar Margeirsson for the "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" trailer (thanks ananassss111)