sex, lies, and videotape
Drama • R • 1989 • 1 hr 41 min
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Whenever I think of this film, the word that comes to mind is "artifact". I've seen all four in other things, but never this good.
An essay on intimacy. Left me wanting to go deeper into the layers of the characters,and the stories and deceptions that moved them.
James Spader is a brilliant actor but this might be his Mount Everest.
Solid storyline. Spader is brilliant as always.
An amazing piece of indie cinema that breaks code on what themes of marriage and sex deserve discussion. Spader, creepy at times, is hot.
This is only good because of how handsome James Spader is in this movie. The plot was simplistic and the ending needed more closure.
Very well made movie with interesting characters.
Interesting film that keeps you engaged.
The cast’s performances in this movie are TOP TIER. This is one of those movies where it just gets better and better with every rewatch.
Kind of messed up movie. Everyone's got issues.
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