September 19, 2009
I didn't really care for this movie. It did have a good cast, but it was just really weird and pointless to me.
James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher
Steven Soderbergh's provocative debut film concerns a shy loner who uses a video camera to extract intimate confessions from his married friends.
DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001
Stats: 968 reviews
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May 31, 2009I can appreciate this film as a modern milestone in independent filmmaking. The acting is pretty decent.
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April 17, 2009"Nothing's what I thought it was. John's a bastard. Let's make a videotape."
A sexually repressed woman's husband is having an affair with her sister. The arrival of a visitor with a rather unusual fetish changes everything
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March 19, 2009Smart, dialogue-driven piece of cinema where it\s actually a lot of fun to watch all these characters cheat on each other. You start to wonder if this movie had an influence on Closer. James Spader delivers an outstanding performance.
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January 16, 2009There's not much to say about sex, lies, and videotape wihout giving everything away... or perhaps giving everything is the same as giving nothing? Steven Sorderbergh's debut fully grasps the importance of human amibiguities, and thus creates a world full of open possibilities, w...( read more)
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November 18, 2009James Spader and Peter Gallagher were so amazing in this. The plot is really interesting and plays with a lot of relevant subjects. The style of film making from Steven Soderbergh is really unique. It has a lot of great character driven moments with fulfilling endings.
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August 4, 2009"Men learn to love the person they're attracted to, while women become more and more attracted to the person they love."
A very deep film, that explores realms of sexuality. The title pretty much sums up what you can expect overall. Prepare for some great acting, and some extrem...( read more) -
July 21, 2009Rather interesting concept with some decent acting, actually a good film, but the high sexual content was a bit of a turn off... haha pardon the pun.
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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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August 5, 2008"The Worst Movie! It Is a Terrible Porn Movie!
If I filmed myself on the Toilet, It was a better movie. And yet, people Love it!"
You fucking idiot Alicostner. It's not meant to be a porn movie! -
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