Your opinion on the movie 'Requiem for a Dream'?
457419
one of the most depressing movies i ever saw ... see "leaving las vegas" for another
89961
"Let's look at some of the propaganda aspects of this movie, shall we? \n  \nIndeed nature is beautiful, and its grandeur is depicted with majesty and uplifting music, great sweeping vistas instill a sense of awe and splendor. It is of course in this setting that the "homosexual romance blossoms. But even more significant, this is where the men discuss the deeper things of life, theology, meaning, etc. \n  \nContrast this with the scenes of marriage. Every time marriage is depicted in the film, it is shot in a tiny dark squalid hovel, with screaming children and absolute pandemonium. The house is a mess, the wife never communicates on any kind of meaningful level. Wives in fact, are portrayed as a constant annoyance, and more irritating than understanding. But children receive the worst treatment in this slanted rant against family. They are usually crying, often two at a time, or smashing things, the general feeling the film presents, is that these joyless hellions are an intrusion into life, an encumbrance and a terrible burden. \n  \nMaking sure it drums in its message in no uncertain terms, the film keeps switching back and forth between the two contrasts. The great outdoors, wild and free, close to nature, close to God, close to hot gay sex without any negative consequences. Back inside the dark little messy box of marriage, with horrible in-laws, demon spawn children, berating nagging wives, endless pressures and even the loveless, passionless sex has hanging over it the dread of producing more parasitic offspring. \n  \nSpecial note must be taken of music and lighting, how they are carefully manipulated to accentuate these contrasts in the manner outlined here, bringing a much deeper impact of the propaganda message. Marvelous tools, music and light illicit emotional responses, and penetrate the subject to effect his core values. The use of props in the juxtaposition of images adds power to the medium. There is a scene where the Heath Ledger character is saddled with his wife and children, struggling among the crowds to watch the fireworks. The opening shot depicts husband and wife, each with a child in one arm, and great square bags full of baby necessities in the other hand. The construction of this frame is identical to the earlier shots of the pack mules heavily laden with similar square heavy supplies. Marriage has turned him into a beast of burden, a theme reinforced throughout."
528444
It was a good movie.    The movie was done well.  There was more too it than just another war movie.  It mixed in romance, drama, and action all into one movie. \n  I an not one who watches love stories especially if it is suppose to be about one of the things that took us into WWII.  But I do agree with you.
847824
I agree with you. I thought it was a very intense movie also. I was also taken by the elements you mentioned shown in the movie. One thing that always bothers me in these type of films is the fact that if the characters are alerted of danger they disregard the warnings. For instance in this movie the siblings are warned by a psychic who describes in detail the horror that awaits them. The woman is so sincere she almost starts crying. What's up with that? Wouldn't any rational person feel there's some legitimacy in what the concerned person is saying? I would. All in all it was a good movie and tough on the nerves!
300008
I think that the whole thing was a dream the guy had while he was dying.  The movie you saw was what was goingon in his head, a dream world he had made up..  At the very end he realized it.  The dream had people in it that were surrounding him as the accident took place.  The poeple who were the most prominent in the movie were those who were around him the most after the accident.\n\nIt was a bit confusing though - I just watched it last night.
677207
I liked it - saw it Friday, having read the book it hurt the suspense of the movie ( that happens when you know the end), but it was pretty true to book.\nCharacters fit their parts well. It isn't Lord of the Rings but it as good as any movie I have seen this year. Of course, it has been an off year. Everyone complaints on the religions view need to remember it is fiction, there is not a middle earth where they make monsters either - but it did not mean I was not entertained by Lord of the Rings. That is why they call it fiction. My husband & I liked it. (and no one in theater went to bathroom during 2-1/2 hr movie usually means it interesting)
405046
Yes, this is a great movie. It ponders much of our existence and environments. It makes you think alot about your onw mind and it's perceptions.  \n\nThe mind is extremely powerfull.  Sometimes you need to hit pause for a second for fully take in and understand some parts of this movie/documentary film.\n\nThe testimony in it comes from higly regarded thinkers and scientists of our time. \n\nTwo thubms up from me.
536592
I really enjoyed this movie-Dakota Fanning was Great-the special effects were mind blowing, however I was extremely annoyed by Tom Cruise and the certain formulas that Spielberg sticks with...the whole thing when his son Robbie was going to help the other people on the Ferry boat and Tom is watching with pride-annoying scene and very Spielberg.  Then in the end  when Tom is hugging his son Robbie and they finally bond...the look on Tom's face-a very annoying ending and a very Spielberg formulated ending.\n\nSO although I enjoyed it it was mainly the special effects and Dakota Fanning acting and even the guy who played Robbie, but the whole Tom thing was just irritating.
1110223
all right... it was a very painful movie, not because it's boring and not good at all but because it was so powerful you'd feel real pain watching some scenes in the movie. it's also directed by the great miike (he's seen in the movie hostel!).\n\nhere goes. this man just lost his wife and his son's actually okay with the idea of his dad being remarried again. he held an audition but that was a front - because he really wanted to meet the girl he would want to marry through this, so he met this girl. but it turned out that this girl had a very dark past and led him into something really painful. painful is just the right term for all of this. anyway, i don't want to tell you all the details. i suggest you try to find a copy of this movie and watch it. trust me, it's good. :)
1002131
I just saw a few minutes ago and I think that overall the movie was good but the ending was a little farfetched and the dialouge is to dull. The action is very well done and the story is very involving (as you can see In trying not to give it a way) I would go see it, my only major problems are the Hollywood ending and the shortness of the film.\n 4 out of 5 stars.
1093393
I watched it the other day. All I could think about was, what a beautiful soul! A how brave she was! Life is hard enough for kids now days, imagine how hard it is for all the other kids like Gwen!\nHer mom is so great! I just wanted to meet her and give her a big hug by the end of the movie. I can't imagine how hard it was for her to loose her daughter in that way.And a standing ovation for making such a personal story public. Good movie
104344
This is one of my favorite movies!\nI was speachless and depressed for a couple of days after I watched it.
772953
i think the mood of this movie is very distraught as well as ironic in some points. it was a very good movie several moods come to mind as well as depressed, oppressed, very good choice of movie too. good luck on your report
300856
yeah i watched the film... it was very touching.... i cried... especially when she died... and yet everytime i watch it now... i still know she dies... and i still want to cry! \n\n(i watched it like 50+times LOL)
997593
It was a well done movie, I thought.  The performances were great.  I liked the circular nature of the narrative.\n\nHowever, it is basically the same statement over and over again, "Everyone's a racist".  That's a statement I find a bit too simplistic.
490818
I bought for me and 4 friends. They bought the popcorn and soda. I was the only one who read the book first. It was so good I had to see the movie. I wasn't disappointed. Everyone loved the movie. \n\nThe movie was very close to the book, but the reading the book first is a good idea, because it's a complicated mystery and requires you to think a bit. \n\nI'd say the professional movie critics didn't like it because it was a cerebral, intellectual movie as opposed to a slam-bang, shoot 'em up, fireworks and explosions, SFX kind of movie. It isn't a WOW! LOOK AT THAT! kind of movie, but it is definitely a WOW! \n\nThe dialogue definitely stabs the Catholic Church right between the eyes and this is another reason why many people have a problem with it.\n\nEnjoy the mystery, the chase, the plot and the shocking surprises, one right after another. I would definitely pay to see it again, but only for the purpose of entertaining a friend who hasn't seen it.
24620
First of all - the first post was correct. This was not real. An immediate family member of mine was in the state police when the movie came out and informed everyone they could find that the movie was JUST AN INTRIGUING MOVIE. Yes law enforcement WAS bombarded with phone calls about the film. (As a side note - many people called to volunteer to help search for the missing kids.) There were so many calls for a while that it began to seriously strain local resources. \n\nSecond of all - that movie made me gave me the worst motion-sickness. Ugh. It was bad enough that I can't even really give a fair evaluation of any other element of the film. I can just say that the cinematography, while being a large part of the point, really detracted from the film for me.