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Release Date:
27 October 2000 (USA)
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Tagline:
From the director of [Pi]
Plot:
The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 20 wins
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34 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(95 articles)
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Awful and Essential
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ellen Burstyn | ... | Sara Goldfarb |
 | Jared Leto | ... | Harry Goldfarb |
 | Jennifer Connelly | ... | Marion Silver |
 | Marlon Wayans | ... | Tyrone C. Love |
 | Christopher McDonald | ... | Tappy Tibbons |
 | Louise Lasser | ... | Ada |
 | Marcia Jean Kurtz | ... | Rae |
| Janet Sarno | ... | Mrs. Pearlman |
| Suzanne Shepherd | ... | Mrs. Scarlini |
| Joanne Gordon | ... | Mrs. Ovadia |
| Charlotte Aronofsky | ... | Mrs. Miles |
 | Mark Margolis | ... | Mr. Rabinowitz |
| Michael Kaycheck | ... | Donut Cop (as Mike Kaycheck) |
 | Jack O'Connell | ... | Corn Dog Stand Boss |
| Chas Mastin | ... | Lyle Russel |
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MPAA:
Rated R for intense depiction of drug addiction, graphic sexuality, strong language and some violence. (edited version)
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Runtime:
102 min | South Korea:100 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:NC-17 (original rating) (certificate #37726) |
Iceland:16 |
South Korea:18 |
Brazil:18 |
Denmark:15 |
South Africa:18 |
South Africa:16 (theatrical rating) |
Czech Republic:15 |
USA:Unrated (director's cut) |
Japan:R-18 (original rating) |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:R |
Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18A (edited version) |
Canada:R (director's cut) (Canadian Home Video rating) |
Chile:14 (re-rated) |
Finland:K-15 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 |
Hong Kong:III |
Ireland:18 |
Japan:R-15 (re-rating on appeal) |
Mexico:C |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R18 |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:R(A) |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:Open (rating surrendered: 2000) |
USA:R (censored video version)
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Director Darren Aronofsky asked Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans to avoid sex and sugar for a period of 30 days in order to better understand an overwhelming craving.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: When someone uses heroin their pupils reduce in size, if they use speed or cocaine then they dilate rapidly as shown in the movie.
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Quotes:
Sara Goldfarb:
[about her pills] Purple in the morning, blue in the afternoon, orange in the evening.
[to refrigerator]
Sara Goldfarb: There's my three meals, Mr. Smartypants.
[back to pills]
Sara Goldfarb: And green at night. Just like that. One, two, three, four.
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[to refrigerator]
Sara Goldfarb: There's my three meals, Mr. Smartypants.
[back to pills]
Sara Goldfarb: And green at night. Just like that. One, two, three, four.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "High Chaparall: (#2.5)" (2004)
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Soundtrack:
Bialy & Lox Conga
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FAQ
Is this movie adapted from a novel?A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
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I'm not going to waste space with a synopsis, as every second or third review provides one. A good indication of a challenging and original film is the number of 1/10 and 10/10 reviews, where the 1/10 reviews consist of just a few lines. A pretty sure sign that those folks weren't able or willing to watch with an open mind. Which is a good sign for casual viewers to give this film a wide berth.
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.
These films all share a quality that's difficult to name. No one likes feeling disturbed or shattered by a film, a work of art, a piece of music, but I feel experiencing these emotions and being asked to think, not just be entertained, is important now and then.
"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.