M Butterfly (1993)
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Reviews Counted:17
Fresh:8
Rotten:9
Average Rating:5.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Beijing, 1964. French Embassy accountant René Gallimard becomes infatuated with Beijing opera singer Song Liling after watching her perform arias from Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." At their first... [More]
Starring: Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Ian Richardson
Director: David Cronenberg
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Reviews for M Butterfly
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When John Lone parades around in mascara and speaks in an asexual monotone, the film audience discovers itself staring at John Lone's whiskers underneath his makeup Full Review |
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One of Cronenberg's most problematic and most disappointing films, largely due to the source material. Full Review |
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Cronenberg no longer needs slimy parasites or exploding heads; the human heart's ability to fool itself is frightening and bizarre enough. Full Review |
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There's a lot to chew on in this incredible love story turned into a grisly horror story. Full Review |
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2/5 |
A rare mis-step for director Cronenberg, neutering a challenging play with a bizarrely conservative filming approach.
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Downright peculiar film from Cronenberg. Far from his best, but better than its reputation.
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M. Butterfly is Cronenberg’s least-known and most underrated work, far superior to his great cult hit, Scanners. Full Review |
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Imperfect, interesting. Full Review |
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Cronenberg and Hwang seem to have conspired to dull the material at every turn. Full Review |
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