"Requiem for a Dream" is a film by Darren Aronofsky. It was released in the year 2000. It tells an interesting story of four people addicted to drugs.
The movie is one of the most emotional and engaging films I have ever seen. When the movie comes to an end, it inspires in me a lot of varied and different feelings (nausea, inspiration, depression, etc). The story, the direction, the screenplay and even the camera work are all amazing.
Oh, and of course it's soundtrack. It's soundtrack is definitely one of the best composed ones in recent memory. In fact, I believe it is too good.
Whenever people talk about "Requiem for a dream", they mention the soundtrack. The soundtrack has thrown the film into a shadow. Instead of supporting the film, it has dwarfed it.
i.e, the soundtrack is discussed more often and with more reverence that the film it self. If the film had a less brilliant soundtrack, the film would have been discussed about in more detail and not be the sidekick.
This brings into mind Quentin Tarantino. His films usually contain amazing soundtracks. Tarantino has confessed that he spends a great amount of time thinking about the title track, and the songs, etc.
While this effort can be seen in his movies, they do not steal the limelight from the movie itself. A lesson for any director.
The movie is one of the most emotional and engaging films I have ever seen. When the movie comes to an end, it inspires in me a lot of varied and different feelings (nausea, inspiration, depression, etc). The story, the direction, the screenplay and even the camera work are all amazing.
Oh, and of course it's soundtrack. It's soundtrack is definitely one of the best composed ones in recent memory. In fact, I believe it is too good.
Whenever people talk about "Requiem for a dream", they mention the soundtrack. The soundtrack has thrown the film into a shadow. Instead of supporting the film, it has dwarfed it.
i.e, the soundtrack is discussed more often and with more reverence that the film it self. If the film had a less brilliant soundtrack, the film would have been discussed about in more detail and not be the sidekick.
This brings into mind Quentin Tarantino. His films usually contain amazing soundtracks. Tarantino has confessed that he spends a great amount of time thinking about the title track, and the songs, etc.
While this effort can be seen in his movies, they do not steal the limelight from the movie itself. A lesson for any director.
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