Requiem For A Dream, let's discuss... Options

[xquizit]

How many of you have seen this film? I just viewed it last night and I literally sat there in shock for over 30 minutes. It's so disturbing and heart-wrenching that you just can't stop thinking about it. I even shed tears.

The movie takes you on a journey through the lives of 4 people who each have deadly addictions, namely drugs. Each of them do have dreams, goals, and this is made clear throughout the movie. You actually feel for the characters and only hope that they can overcome their addictions. But as you can determine from its title, there is no happy ending here.

It's message is very relevant and powerful, especially to today's youth, that I highly suggest you all pick it up if you haven't seen it already.

If you have, what did you think and what was its impact on you? I thought the acting, direction, cinematography, script, and all was very well done and effective for the message it was trying to deliver. Even though it is grim and somewhat depressing conclusion, I think it's the most beautiful and most powerful film I have ever seen. Unfortunately for its NC-17 rating, it's restricted from the age group who sincerely need to see it most.

[william]

i heard about this film on some indie movie website, but i haven't been interested in seeing it until now. i'm going to look for it at blockbuster, but i doubt my parents will let me watch nc-17. this movie for some reason reminds me of elephant, which also was one of the most emotional movie watching experiences i've had (it deals with corrupt teenagers).

edit: i just looked at blockbuster.com and they have the unrated director's cut at the store near my house. should i get this one or the other version (which is only R rated)?