There's a kind of French farce/Marquis de Sade/Japanese porn feel to this self-indulgent romp from Brit auteur Peter Greenaway. It's kind of a "God, I'm bored and I've got so much money and what the heck let's turn the Geneva mansion into a bordello, a different woman in every room and Dad and I will have lots of fun and bond" thing. "I mean mom's gone now, Dad, and you never really got out and now it's time to live." So father and son go naked a lot with lots of babes who are also naked a lot.
Matthew Delamere (Storey) is the son and John Standing (Philip) is the father. It's a bit creepy seeing them sharing the same bed naked. In fact it's a bit creepy seeing John Standing naked, period. But that's part of the Greenaway ... Read More:
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Ok, a look at the synopsis suggests you're not in for a bunch of laughs watching this film, but still....
There is some fine acting and writing in this, but you end up just longing for the film to end. The film is very obviously set in today's England, and filmed very naturalistically. Also, the story of a mother dying, and the grief of her bereaved daughters, is one which should touch a chord with many viewers.
But it's just hard to feel involved or care, and the story just meanders.
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Ok, a look at the synopsis suggests you're not in for a bunch of laughs watching this film, but still....
There is some fine acting and writing in this, but you end up just longing for the film to end. The film is very obviously set in today's England, and filmed very naturalistically. Also, the story of a mother dying, and the grief of her bereaved daughters, is one which should touch a chord with many viewers.
But it's just hard to feel involved or care, and the story just meanders.
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Ok, a look at the synopsis suggests you're not in for a bunch of laughs watching this film, but still....
There is some fine acting and writing in this, but you end up just longing for the film to end. The film is very obviously set in today's England, and filmed very naturalistically. Also, the story of a mother dying, and the grief of her bereaved daughters, is one which should touch a chord with many viewers.
But it's just hard to feel involved or care, and the story just meanders.
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There's a kind of French farce/Marquis de Sade/Japanese porn feel to this self-indulgent romp from Brit auteur Peter Greenaway. It's kind of a "God, I'm bored and I've got so much money and what the heck let's turn the Geneva mansion into a bordello, a different woman in every room and Dad and I will have lots of fun and bond" thing. "I mean mom's gone now, Dad, and you never really got out and now it's time to live." So father and son go naked a lot with lots of babes who are also naked a lot.
Matthew Delamere (Storey) is the son and John Standing (Philip) is the father. It's a bit creepy seeing them sharing the same bed naked. In fact it's a bit creepy seeing John Standing naked, period. But that's part of the Greenaway intent. ... Read More:
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Ok, a look at the synopsis suggests you're not in for a bunch of laughs watching this film, but still....
There is some fine acting and writing in this, but you end up just longing for the film to end. The film is very obviously set in today's England, and filmed very naturalistically. Also, the story of a mother dying, and the grief of her bereaved daughters, is one which should touch a chord with many viewers.
But it's just hard to feel involved or care, and the story just meanders.
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There's a kind of French farce/Marquis de Sade/Japanese porn feel to this self-indulgent romp from Brit auteur Peter Greenaway. It's kind of a "God, I'm bored and I've got so much money and what the heck let's turn the Geneva mansion into a bordello, a different woman in every room and Dad and I will have lots of fun and bond" thing. "I mean mom's gone now, Dad, and you never really got out and now it's time to live." So father and son go naked a lot with lots of babes who are also naked a lot.
Matthew Delamere (Storey) is the son and John Standing (Philip) is the father. It's a bit creepy seeing them sharing the same bed naked. In fact it's a bit creepy seeing John Standing naked, period. But that's part of the Greenaway intent. Let's shock the bourgeoisie. ... Read More:
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There's a kind of French farce/Marquis de Sade/Japanese porn feel to this self-indulgent romp from Brit auteur Peter Greenaway. It's kind of a "God, I'm bored and I've got so much money and what the heck let's turn the Geneva mansion into a bordello, a different woman in every room and Dad and I will have lots of fun and bond" thing. "I mean mom's gone now, Dad, and you never really got out and now it's time to live." So father and son go naked a lot with lots of babes who are also naked a lot.
Matthew Delamere (Storey) is the son and John Standing (Philip) is the father. It's a bit creepy seeing them sharing the same bed naked. In fact it's a bit creepy seeing John Standing naked, period. But that's part of the Greenaway intent. Let's shock the bourgeoisie. It's ... Read More:
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