Requiem for a Dream : I refuse to watch it again

I refuse to watch it again

First let me say I loved the movie. It was a masterpiece and beautifully done. But, I only watched it once and can never seem to bring myself to watch it again. I just felt so sad, destroyed and beaten after watching it, I can never get around to another viewing.

It's my honest feeling of the movie. I don't know what that says about me, but I can say that it was an excellent film that depressed the living hell out of me.

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Yes. The film is very powerful. It should also make someone think about judging people without knowing what they are going through at the time. Kind of like seeing an old lady on a bus or something who seems crazy because she is blabbering to herself. It could easily be someone like Harry's mom who is going crazy because of the diet pills she is abusing. Well, I have a little a buzz going on right now and I'm not sure if what I just typed made too much sense, but hopefully you get what I'm saying, lol.

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This movie is indeed very powerful. So hardcore and visceral that i refused to watch it ever again after the first time i saw it in 2002! In my mind this was like a 3/10.

Then i eventually re-watched it with a friend of mine around 2006-7 because i wanted to scar and shock him just like i had been myself years earlier, and while watching it for the second time with him, knowing what to expect and where the story would lead, i could focus my attention on other details and re-evaluate the whole movie differently. That's when i realized this movie is nothing short of a masterpiece and gave the movie a 9/10 for years, until i re-watched it a couple days ago with another friend and we were both blown away (me for the 3rd time), that's when i thought "ok this is pure greatness" and gave it a 10/10, 15 years or so after having seen it for the first time.

I think the movie has a lot a replay value and i would urge anybody to give it a second try before passing any definitive judgment. If i hadn't rewatched it, it would still be a 3/10 in my mind... -_-'


People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs

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you're probably just a christian who cares for crappy people. the movie is disgusting.

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I'm a Christian because I care about people? Okay buddy. I think all Religion is complete BS. That does not mean I can't care about people. And what makes Harry's mom a crappy person? You are an ignorant moron.

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Don't feed the troll.

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All religion is not complete BS. I strongly recommend you think about religions more. They are without a doubt valuable and curiously fundamental. I won't tell you that it's for peace of mind but because there is something illogical about the world, and some religions have something interesting to say.

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Just because someone thinks all religion is complete BS doesn't mean they haven't thought about it a lot. Often times more than people who don't share that opinion, in my experience.

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Often times more than people who don't share that opinion, in my experience.


You can't be an intellectual and religious says atheist. I think differently, and have put much thought into it. If someone thinks religion is complete BS they didn't think about everything. Often times it seems like specific things that atheist don't like about religion. They put thought into those specific questions.

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I didn't say "can't", I said "Often times". My point was just that you can be an intellectual and an atheist; you seemed to suggest the opposite, before. Anyway, I also have put much thought into it. To me, religion makes no sense, is all.

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Agreed. Religions are very interesting from a sociological, civilizational and anthropological perspective, they tell a lot about the past, about us humans and our view of the world and they did help us to become what we are today, for better or worse; but as for their content, teachings and morals, they are completely empty, pointless and often simply wrong, so from that point of view, they are indeed nonsense.

I see them as useful tools towards understanding our past, the history of ideas and evolution of human concepts. They are also a strong element of cohesion and social structure against a form of entropy that also affects social systems. But apart from that, don't try to find any higher hidden meaning to them. Thinking you'll find some sort of universal truth or transcendental wisdom in there like most believers do, means you have already lost.

Useless? No, religion is a half-assed attempt at making sense of the world in a time where they couldn't know better and it helped us make sense of reality before the advent of rational thinking. In all likeliness, no religion means no human development. But nonsensical rambling in the desert based on speculation, wishful thinking, blind faith and superstition? Tool of manipulation and extortion of the masses and the more weak-minded of us through lies and empty promises? Yes.


People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs

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You can take any religion with what I have to say. Good people will be good and blame that on their religion. Bad people will do bad and blame that on their religion. There are plenty of good and bad Atheists, too. That being said, bad people will always find an excuse to do what they want to do.

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They are certainly all NOT valuable and curiously fundamental. Some are silly. Some are violent. Most are actually dangerous, using the power of ideology against unintelligent, desperate people who can't think for themselves to give them false hopes, so that they can serve the purposes of the people in charge.

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Nah i total respect your comments HalloweenTime, some people on here are so ignorant its unreal. If more people were like you and less like .... then the world would be a much better place.

I watched this film for the first time ever last night, i dont think ive ever felt this way after watching a film before. I was stunned last night...and depressed about it this morning. At 35 years old i had a brief encounter with herion, not brief enough though as it very near ruined my life, what can i say. im one of the lucky ones because i knew to back off as soon as i felt addiction creep up. However i DID know a couple people who were literally living this movie. so sad. When you are dealing with depression, Heroin im sure is the worst thing you can do, because when the gear wears off not only do you have the original depression which now feels 100x (sorry 1million x) worse (beyond bearable) you now have to deal with the various withdrawl effects which make you want to kill yourself in their own right. In my opinion Herion turn good people bad and bad people evil. thankfully its so built into my genes or something to be such a caring person that my mind inherently knew to back off before it was too late. desperate times cause desperate (sometimes foolish) actions.

When people say that you cant understand what withdrawals are like until you have experienced for yourself. the are so right. you really cant.

Imagine. as a drug free person. Living an existence where every waking moment of your life is just depression, loneliness, sadness and feelings of worthlessnes. You want to die because the pain is just too much and every day you think of suicide. it wears you down, beats you down and holds you there. the only thing that holds you back from taking your life is the fear. fear of what awaits or fear of what doesn't await. always angry at yourself because you feel gutless and scared to do it.

THEN...you discover Herion. A drug which totally and completely gets rid of ALL negative emotions and replaces them with 100% (120%) contentment. You feel warm inside, like the most satisfying cuddle ever. Everything is going to be ok, no need to worry anymore. You dont need anyone, but love everyone. you can see the possibility of a bright future again. you think of ideas and plans to move forward in life. you have plenty energy and just feel great.

Now, how the hell im i now going to stop myself from becoming a regular user? at the beginning i felt like this drug saved my life (the twisted facts are it kinda did) the night i tried it for the first time was an alternative to suicide, because lets face it. when you are as low as i was, what do you have to lose? well how Naive was i?. within a few weeks it had a hold of me and as soon as i was able to admit it i scared myself so much that i sought help straight away. Had to use subutex to get clean. like i say im the 1 in a million lucky one.

All that aside, this movie is a masterpiece in my eyes. it has scarred me in a way i needed to be scarred. I just wish i had seen this film before my run in, maybe it would have stopped my trying it? i would like to think so.

wow this turned into a rant sorry.

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Dunks_1, that wasn't a rant--this is the most insightful post I've ever read! Glad to hear you were able to beat it and. survive

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And what makes Harry's mom a crappy person?

weak willed TV junky that would rather let her kid rob her multiple times than seek help or try to stop him that tries her best to grasp at straws to justify her speed addiction that makes her even more insane.

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Wow. What a bad summarization of her character. That movie went over your head i suspect.

People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs

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You're probably just an *beep* who doesn't care about anyone, you're disgusting. I don't care who you are or what you've done, addiction is a sad thing. It doesn't matter if they brought it upon themselves, it's still sad. If you think otherwise, you're an ignorant prick.

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some of my most favorite people are drug users or addicts, lennon, marely, and cobain. i'm talking about crappy characters written by a crappy director.

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A crappy director? LOL Black Swan, Pi, The Wrestler. There is no better current director.

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he had potential in pi but he should let someone else write his crap for him, he's not bad with the camera but he has a crappy taste, fond of annoying people with nail scissoring sounds, oooooh i still shiver.

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"The Wrestler" is probably Aronofsky's most original and best film, troll, with "Requiem" being a close second. "Pi" was highly interesting but low-budget and had many flaws. That said, I admire no director more than Aronofsky. He is not ideal for many movies but no one else has his vision. Just think, there are no other movies like the movies he has made. But you sound so full of schit maybe you ought to remove your head from your asss? Aronofsky own's balls, including yours, if you have a pair.

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your style of writing is an exact demonstration of what i am talking about, the fans of a pig can't be butterflies.

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I have since modified my views: Since viewing "The Fountain," I would say THAT is Aronofsky's best film.


your style of writing is an exact demonstration of what i am talking about, the fans of a pig can't be butterflies.



Ooh, you do so wound me with thy words! By the sounds of you, you had to smell *beep* so everyone has to smell yours. Learn to write sensibly and I may take you seriously. Aronofsky's no chump, but you are. Take a walk, b1tch.

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i don't care for what you think bitchah. go bark somewhere else.

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You should talk. How many video games and "South Park" episodes did you vote 10/10? You obviously aren't too fond of mobster movies: you gave "The Godfather Part II" a 6/10, the same you gave that dung heap, "Sin City." You gave "Goodfellas" a 3/10. You gave "The Dark Knight" and its sequel offensively low ratings. You gave the latter a 1/10. You obviously have an agenda and poor taste. But I'm trying to reason with an idiot. So that's all I gotta say about that.

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why do you hide your ratings coward!

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Mobster movies are so overrated it is ridiculous. I have no problem with somebody rating mobster movies low.

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Way to judge someone without thinking what they said through. If you've ever made a mistake, I pray that everyone you know holds it over you your entire life.

"I do not like mixing up moralities and mathematics."
Churchill

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I understand how you feel completely. There are good movies you can watch over and over, and then there are good movies you only watch once, it's images and acts and musics stunned you so much that it locked deep in your heart, you fear that if you watch it again you'll see flows that will ruin the film for you.

I watched "Saw (1)" only once, and never watch any of the sequels. That's how I felt about this film too.


Classics are names that everyone heard, yet most have never seen!!

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yusef...you suck.




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I watched it the first time in 2007. And then for the second time tonight, 9/12/14. That'll probably be good for... ever. Great movie.

Are you not entertained?!

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I felt exactly the same as the OP. What a downward spiral! The movie was made for Oscar bait and not for entertainment. I think I laughed one time (maybe I shouldn't have). The only redeeming thing was that his friend was very loyal. Junkies aren't always that way. He went to jail for the health of his friend plus earlier when he was caught he could've ratted him out but didn't.

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Same here. I instantly liked the movie after watching it. But it was so sad that I am kind of afraid to watch it again.

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Yes. You nailed it. That's exactly how I felt. And afterward, I was actually afraid to watch any other of Aronofsky's films as a result.

Luckily I stumbled onto PI, which wasn't nearly as disturbing.

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You didn't come here to make the choice, you're here to understand why you made it.

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I've been wanting to watch this movie once more for several years, but every time I postpone the event. It reminds me too much of my own failures... I don't want to think about them now.

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I watched both this and The Wrestler and loved them both. Thought they were two of the greatest films I've ever seen. Haven't watched either more than once. I didn't like the way they made me feel.

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I have the exact same feeling about this movie. I watched it when I was 23. And it has stuck with me to this day. (Now 37) I really loved the movie but dont think I can watch again. I have never had this feeling about any other movie. And I have watched some dark David Lynch style movies. Strange hay. So hey my point. You aint alone.

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I watch it a lot. It makes me feel like sh!t everytime, but I love it. Weird, right?

CG GORE IS THE WORST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO THE HORROR GENRE!

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I agree. It's the best movie I'll never see again.

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Watched it for the 2nd time last night. It's been over 5 years since I first saw it. Still just as horrifying.

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It says that you actually want to enjoy life, and seeing others in pain isn't really enjoyable for most of us for too long.

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I usually avoid real life stories or realistic stories like this film. I loved this movie but I am so not watching it again.

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Funny. I came onto this board to write a post which was pretty much exactly like yours. With that said, upon finishing this movie, i can honestly say that it was probably one of the most disturbing/depressing/angsty ending in a film i've ever seen. I literally felt sad for the rest of that day.

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i have given this film many many views. i love how much emotion is in this movie. the energy is extraordinary. i do not doubt that i am one of few people that can watch this over and over (not continuous but say like a week or so in-between viewings)

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Well it's my Nr. 1 of all Movies I've seen so far and yes I've seen it only once about 10 years ago and I'm not sure if I gonna watch it again. It's a masterpiece but a very sad one.

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I refuse to watch this garbage as well

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I decided to come back to this after all this time. I'm thinking about watching it again. I keep postponing it. But, I'll get to it eventually.

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