“Requiem for a Dream” is a drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Marlon Wayans and Jennifer Connelly. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Hubert Selby. The story concerns four people trapped by their addictions. It depicts various forms of addiction like drugs, medicines and television.

The movie tells a story of Sara, her son Harry, Harry’s girlfriend Marion and Harry’s friend, Tyrone. Sara becomes obsessed about her current weight after she was invited to be a participant in a game show. She started taking diet pills despite Harry’s warnings. Harry is a heroin addict. Together with his friend Tyrone and Marion he enters the illegal drug trade.

This movie stands out, not only as a film about important social issues which can affect young people, but also as a very good drama. The acting is excellent, especially the role of Sara. It helps us understand that not only heroin but also diet pills, cigarettes or even television can be drug. The plot is very dramatic and gripping. The only thing that you may not like is the ending but you have to see it for yourself.

“Requiem for a Dream” is a masterpiece of its kind and I really recommend it with all my heart. You should definitely see it if you ever wanted to know what drug addiction can look like.