Bound (1996)
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Synopsis: The Wachowskis' remarkable directorial debut is a revisionist take on the film noirs of the 1940s. Part THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, SIN CITY (a gritty detective comic book that inspired the look of the film), and THELMA & LOUISE (an admittedly key influence), BOUND brilliantly evokes the... The Wachowskis' remarkable directorial debut is a revisionist take on the film noirs of the 1940s. Part THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, SIN CITY (a gritty detective comic book that inspired the look of the film), and THELMA & LOUISE (an admittedly key influence), BOUND brilliantly evokes the moody atmosphere of early noir, but with a unique, modern edge. Jennifer Tilly plays Violet, a gangster's mistress who wants out of the mob life. A live action Betty Boop (all soft curves and a sweet, breathy voice), Violet may seem just another incarnation of the beautiful, yet dim brunette Tilly has played before (as in her Oscar-nominated role in BULLETS OVER BROADWAY). But it turns out that Violet is smarter and tougher than she lets on--and meets her match in Corky (Gina Gershon), the sexy, sapphic ex-con next door. Joe Pantoliano rounds out the impeccable cast as Ceasar, the brutish boyfriend and intended fall guy in Corky and Violet's eventual plan to steal the mob's money. Whether the plan works, and whether the two can trust each other enough to see it through, is played out perfectly in this sharp, satisfying neo-noir that pays tribute to the genre, while turning it on its head. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John Ryan
DVD Info
Release:
Jun 19, 2001
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case - Sensormatic
- Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
- Dolby Digital Stereo - English
- Dolby Digital Stereo - French
Additional Release Material:
- Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical
- Audio Commentary - 1. Director & Stars
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Reviews
It's been praised for its spin on film noir standards, but all it actually does is reproduce them and arrange them back-to-back.
This exploitation flicks drips with cheap eroticism, fancy but imitative Coen brothers camera tricks, graphic Tarantino-like violence, but little if anything to do with genuine lesbian cinema.
Stylish, nicely written and filled with tension. An exceptional piece of filmmaking.
A masterful neo-noir, with bright and shiny colors and contrasts, deliciously camp acting, and a killer plot.
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