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Exotica (1994)
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Reviews Counted: 26
Fresh: 25
Rotten:1
Average Rating: 8.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: A moody, psychological study of one man's all-consuming guilt and obsessions. Francis, a tax accountant whose wife and child have both died, finds himself irresistibly drawn to a local strip... A moody, psychological study of one man's all-consuming guilt and obsessions. Francis, a tax accountant whose wife and child have both died, finds himself irresistibly drawn to a local strip joint known as "Exotica". Every night he goes there to gaze upon Christina, a friend of his deceased daughter whose performance consists of shedding the little-girl costume she wears onstage. But the dancer's ex-boyfriend, disturbed by Francis's creepy presence, demands that he stay away from both the club and the young woman. So Francis hires a friend to keep an eye on Christina and report all her doings to him. However, he still cannot accept the loss of his child nor keep his mind off Christina. It's almost as if only death and Christina's fall from grace sustain him. [More]
Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, Eric Koteas, Arsinee Khanjian
Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, Eric Koteas, Arsinee Khanjian, Don McKellar, Victor Garber
Director: Atom Egoyan
Director: Atom Egoyan
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Release:
Nov 16, 1999
Reviews for Exotica
Egoyan's masterpiece -- a twisting tale of erotic obsession and hypnotic storytelling.
Egoyan's intent is not ultimately to disturb us, but to look closely at people at their wits' end, desperate, and sad, in hopes of finding absolution for them.
It might be set in a strip club, but Atom Egoyan's tale of loneliness, lust and jealously simmers with sensual heat.
Don't be fooled by the soft-core poster; this haunting tale of pain and memory is as good as they come.
Apparent from its ominous, opening pan is Exotica’s craft – the film is deliberate and attentive, and displays action that is not apparently related or significant – at first. Ultimately, the exposition purposefully lacks a cohesiveness.
Demonstrates that the mystery of the human personality must be respected and even hallowed.
Latest News for Exotica
September 07, 2005:
Trailer Bulletin: Where the Truth Lies
From Atom Egoyan, director of "Exotica," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "Ararat," comes Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, and Alison Lohman in the already... More...
August 22, 2005:
Egoyan's "Truth" May Lie with an NC-17
ThinkFilm, distributor of the new Atom Egoyan film "Where the Truth Lies," plans to appeal what they believe will be an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, says The Hollywood... More...
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