REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (DVD) (SENSORMATIC) (UR) DVD

Requiem for a Dream
Based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr., this gritty drama concerns four people trapped by their addictions. Harry (Jared Leto), and his best friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) are impoverished heroin addicts living in Coney Island, NY, while Harry's girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly) is a fellow addict trying to distance herself from her wealthy father. Harry dreams of scoring a pound of smack, from which he could make enough money to open a clothing boutique with Marion, but so far he and his friends can barely scrape by supporting their own habits. Meanwhile, Harry's mother Sara (Ellen Burstyn), who spends her days watching television, is told she has the opportunity to appear on her favorite game show; wanting to lose enough weight to fit into her favorite red dress, she visits a sleazy doctor who gives her a prescription for amphetamines. Soon Sara has a drug habit of her own that is spiraling out of control. Requiem for a Dream was directed by Darren Aronofsky, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Selby; it was Aronofsky's second feature, following his acclaimed independent film Pi. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast Ellen Burstyn as Sara Goldfarb Jared Leto as Harry Goldfarb Jennifer Connelly as Marion Silver Marlon Wayans as Tyrone C. Love Christopher McDonald as Tappy tibbons Louise Lasser as Ada Keith David as Little John Sean Gullette as Arnold The Shrink

Crew Randy Simon - Co-producer Laura Jean Shannon - Costume Designer Darren Aronofsky - Director Jay Rabinowitz - Editor Ben Barenholtz - Executive Producer Nick Wechsler - Executive Producer Stefan Simchowitz - Executive Producer Beau Flynn - Executive Producer Clint Mansell - Composer (Music Score) Matthew J. Libatique - Cinematographer Eric Watson - Producer Hubert Selby, Jr. - Screenwriter Darren Aronofsky - Screenwriter

Requiem for a Dream
On the surface, Requiem for a Dream appears to be the next in a long line of junkie movies, and even on that level, it's one of the most visceral depictions of addiction ever put on film. But at its core, Darren Aranofsky's sophomore effort is a tragic fable, the story of four characters who haven't got the will to be happy with what they have. But sympathy isn't something Aranofsky ever asks his audience to feel for the four hopeless addicts. Rather, he forcefully imposes the characters and their stories on the audience with the intent of leaving an impression. And leave an impression he does. One walks away from the film with an indelible mark on the psyche that isn't necessarily pleasant but certainly testifies to the realism and intensity of the film. As if the abilities of Aranofsky aren't enough, the film's cast shines in some of the most underrated performances of 2000. Jennifer Connelly delivers, as expected, in a role that most wouldn't have the guts to even consider. Jared Leto proves himself to be more than just a pretty face and capable of taking on leading-man roles. Marlon Wayans, easily the biggest surprise, is incredible, superbly cast against type and proving himself to be highly skilled as a dramatic performer. But it is Ellen Burstyn who deserves the most acclaim. In what may be her finest performance to date, Burstyn effortlessly portrays her character's decline at the hands of loneliness, false hope, and prescription medication. Nominated, but ultimately beat out, Burstyn's performance is worthy of a thousand Oscars. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
 

Darren Aronofsky: Independent Spirit Awards, Best Director (nominated) Ellen Burstyn: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Actress (nominated) Ellen Burstyn: Chicago Film Critics Association, Best Actress (winner) Ellen Burstyn: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (nominated) Ellen Burstyn: Independent Spirit Awards, Best Actress (winner) Ellen Burstyn: Screen Actors Guild, Best Actress (nominated) Ellen Burstyn: Toronto Film Critics Association, Best Supporting Actress [Runner-up] (winner) Jennifer Connelly: Independent Spirit Awards, Best Supporting Actress (nominated) Matthew J. Libatique: Independent Spirit Awards, Best Cinematography (winner)

American Film Institute, AFI's Top 10 Films of the Year (winner) Independent Spirit Awards, Best Picture (nominated) National Board of Review, Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking (winner)

General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel Additional Features: Commentary by director Darren Aronofsky Commentary by director of photography Matthew Libatique 16:9 widescreen version 5.1 Dolby Digital audio "The Making of Requiem for a Dream" documentary Deleted scenes with optional director commentary Memories, Dreams and Addictions: Ellen Burstyn interviews Hubert Selby Jr. The Anatomy of a Scene Theatrical trailers and tv spots Cast and crew information Production notes Digitally mastered Scene access Interactive menus DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 102 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Tuning Up [:06] 2. Summer Overture [2:47] 3. Dreams [2:29] 4. Mother's Love [2:22] 5. The Winner [1:12] 6. Alarm [3:02] 7. Juice [1:51] 8. Together? [2:36] 9. Thinking Thin [2:23] 10. Dynamite [4:33] 11. Delicious Visions [2:16] 12. A Date [1:41] 13. $ [2:13] 14. Last Supper [1:43] 15. Sweet Alice [1:16] 16. King Neptune [1:33] 17. Hope [2:55] 18. Fall Reprise [9:47] 19. Hunger Cries [2:19] 20. Mercy [2:09] 21. The Drought [2:45] 22. Apart [2:04] 23. Pain [3:54] 24. Sal the Geep [2:22] 25. Fury [3:24] 26. Winter Reprise [7:02] 27. A Whack [1:00] 28. Decay [2:27] 29. False Hope [4:23] 30. Ghosts [4:38] 31. The Requiem [3:37] 32. Lux Aeterna [4:31] 33. Seagulls Bliss [3:30]