Customer Ratings & Reviews

Darren Aronofsky's mad drug fueled nightmare journeys the audience through the lives of 4 addicts of various substances. It is split into seasons starting with Summer, then Fall, Winter, and ends in Spring. I will be completely honest and say that it does have its faults. It can lack the subtlety of more mature films in its dialogue and appearance. However, this film is a collection of sequenced art scenes that are gorgeous in how haunting they become. In the end, you may be traumatized like so many that have viewed this film, but Requiem for a Dream will leave you thinking and disturbed. I can guarantee that much. Jared Leto is a harrowing heroin addict. One of his best acting performances other than Dallas Buyer's Club. He oozes desperation for a fix exponentially throughout the film's duration. Jennifer Connelly is so sympathetic, you just feel worse and worse for her character for what she does for love, acceptance, and drugs. Marlon Wayans is more about making his place in the world with money and heroin dealing. You see his sad past lead to a broken future. Ellen Burstyn is perhaps the most underrated performance in Requiem for a Dream. Her addiction seems to be sugar, then you realize its television. Her obsession with watching leads her to ruination. In short, Aronofsky demonizes substance abuse, but takes care in showing the downward spiral of addiction is the most exaggerated, but poignant way he knows. The cinematography will dazzle and terrify you. Clint Mansell's legendary and now infamous score will haunt you for the rest of your days. Darren Aronofsky's mad masterpiece is a demonstration of film making with innovative edits, cuts, synchronization, musical swells, and deranged sequencing. Nearly every scene is shot differently. It's a very interesting movie to look at in that I doubt you will be bored.

very dark movie. but narrative is a tale of drug abuse and its pitfalls. i think one time viewing is good cautionary tale to anyone.

This movie is simply brilliant. It’s been 19 years since it was released, and there has yet to be a movie that depicts addiction the way this movie does! A must see! Finally a movie that shows addiction from the perspective of the addicts themselves, not the dealers. It’s heartbreaking and magnificent.

Very dark subject matter leads to a chilling ending. Blu-ray presentation is very good. The making of bonus feature is definitely worth watching.

Brilliant film. Excellent blu-ray presentation. Great price. very happy.

Not sure what more to say without giving away too much other than what is available already. Great movie and a great price

Great price for a great movie. Best Buy comes through again

The subject matter is depressing, dealing with drug addiction, but the performances and visual style are amazing.

A very interesting and kind of intense dramatic movie.

Requiem for a Dream is one of my favorite American movies and without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made in America. I was very exited when I founded at Best Buy on Blu-ray Disc, the Unrated, Remastered version that also includes a digital copy, most importantly for less than $8.00.

This movie is a grim portrayal of drug addiction. The story centers around several people who all have interpersonal relations with each other, but each of them are dealing with their own demons and their own addictions. The film shows how each person succumbs to their addiction, and the high personal price they pay for their addiction. This is not an uplifting movie. Interestingly, this movie has a seven channel audio track, which is put to good use in the movie with sound effects.

Requiem for a Dream needs to be approached as not a piece of well made entertainment (which it is) but as a reminder of how fast/far we all can fall. Many don't need or want that kind of downer in HD, but its beautiful and heartbreaking and here it is and it's cheap, so SCORE!

Amazing movie that has you really feel for the characters and keeps you guessing. It it’s disturbing in some aspects, but I don’t want to ruin it by saying how. Highly recommended!

Ask ANY movie buff about Requiem For A Dream and they will tell you it's on the top of their list. Not too many people saw this but it is indeed a cult classic. There is a funny psych out moment from the time you start and glad to see it was included.

Now I totally didn't get this movie at All???? Very poor put together? I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone.

True to life , suspenseful,and depressing at the same time. Real life situations.

I upgraded to the bluray since it felt long overdue. I was holding out hope for an upgraded bluray release by someone like Criterion, etc, but that still hasn't happened. Maybe soon?

This movie should be a perfect advertisement for not taking drugs. It's hard to watch, very disturbing, and downright depressing as the multiple story lines evolve. Yet, it is beautifully done and the music is haunting.

The movie was phenomenal. Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly are both great. Definitely not for kids but it deals with real world adult problems

I saw this on sale and decided to buy on my remembrance of seeing the movie years ago. I haven't watched yet but look forward to finding the time to watch it.