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Ian Bannen, Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

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R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Louis Malle

Release Date: January 1, 1993

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DVD Release Date: November 17, 1998

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  • ebs90
    March 30, 2009
    ebs90
    I remember seeing Damage ages ago, but I'm not sure why I feel like reviewing it just now. Meh, there must be a reason for my remembering it after so long.

    I don't feel getting into the details of the story is enough to draw someone to the film because if it does, it might be ...( read more)for the wrong reasons... Every plot specification seems so small in comparison to the towering human drama unfolding. Damage is really about two people who, for whatever reason, just need something forbidden and hurtful to feel alive. It is as though their lives made them so unmotivated and sad that they need anything, even pain, to overcome that sadness. Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche's characters are forbidden to have a relationship, sexual or not, and yet they simply have to, against all circumstances, aware of the gigantic risks involved.

    Probably, both characters ask themselves, what do those risks even really mean? Would it really be so terrible? Regardless of the fact that in the end the consequences really do prove terrible, theirs is an understandable situation, if only from their points of view. Both characters seem, and are damaged for various reasons, and their salvation seems to be more damage. A collision of pain that only between them can become pleasure. It's exhausting to watch this film, I remember that. But it's beautiful because it portrays how vital intimacy and understanding between humans is, and how enriching it can be. I mean, what do we live off, how do we give our lives meaning without relationships? We need to communicate, to put in common our experiences and fears and desires in order to evolve and enrich ourselves. How it happens in Damage is sad and pathetic but it's still crucial.

    Miranda Richardson is great. She's just great. Juliette Binoche bothered me a little, but perhaps it was her incomprehensible character. Jeremy Irons, well, I can never say anything bad about him... here he is intense, damaged, and totally made stupid by his desperation. Just perfect.

    Finally... erotic yes. sexy, oh my god, no.
  • mjgildea
    November 5, 2006
    mjgildea
    Okay.
  • habitualdamnation
    October 31, 2006
    habitualdamnation
    The second sexiest film I've ever seen.
  • zeravenyoej
    February 13, 2008
    zeravenyoej
    more later
  • graveling861
    October 28, 2009
    graveling861
    There is a lack of originality in this and it drags on quite bit.
  • Patrice333
    November 4, 2009
    Patrice333
    A memorable movie, superb!
  • aniacel
    October 31, 2009
    aniacel
    Interesting trilling sexy
  • Topsie11
    August 24, 2009
    Topsie11
    I love Jeremy Irons. this film is very painful to watch. jeremy having an affair with his future daughter in law. and he was caught by his son. he is the reason why his son died. really heartbreaking film. obsession really damage you i swear! This is a good movie, I would recomm...( read more)end this adult drama for the film. Irons character is someone who cares about his family and son and yet he cannot rid of his passion loving anna. The expression of irons wife breakdown when he knew that his husband betrayed him was really have a great impact.
  • TheAfterHours
    July 23, 2009
    TheAfterHours
    Loved it! A story about the ultimate betrayal. What an ending, I was shocked! Acting was great, along with the directing and cinematography.
  • mfdga
    June 21, 2009
    mfdga
    horrivel e muito chato

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