My two cents, based ONLY on the comments in this thread and not being able to see the movie yet. (Just missed it in theaters, and I'll pick it up when it comes to DVD): This movie is about lesbians, crime noir, steroids and female bodybuilders. I'd be VERY surprised if women in the sport approved of it. Pumping Iron II this definitely ain't!
On the other hand, it doesn't look like it's entirely designed for us fetishists. You want that, go watch Nemesis I or II again.
I'm VERY interested in seeing this for myself. Last good lesbian noir I saw was BOUND, back in the 90's, directed by the Wachowskis. I don't expect this to be that good.
This is now on Apple TV in my part of the world, but given the reviews I've read, including on GWM, I'm baulking at handing over $24.99 to buy it, or even $19.99 to rent it.
This is now on Apple TV in my part of the world, but given the reviews I've read, including on GWM, I'm baulking at handing over $24.99 to buy it, or even $19.99 to rent it.
Yeah, I’ll buy the physical media when it drops in price, which shouldn’t take long.
Okay so... it breaks my heart to say this, but Love Lies Bleeding isn't good overall.
It has some positives: * amazing visuals * great soundtrack * Katy O'Brien got pretty jacked. She flexes and shows it off a lot. She's very cute * Kristin Stewart is cool * Ed Harris is honestly pretty awesome.
But the negatives: * Storyline is ridiculous * Halfway through, Katy O'Brien goes into a strange junkie-like trans and loses all of her charisma and screen presence. It really sucks actually * The ending is a mess
I honestly think that this formula (great visuals & music, awful storyline and conclusion) is pretty on-brand for A24. I've seen a lof of their movies and - to date - "Green Room" and "Talk to Me" are the only ones that I'd call good.
That said, if you go in for 80's music and Katy's biceps and visceral gunplay and one thousand year-old Ed Harris... then you'll find things tthat you enjoy. Just don't overthink it.
That'll do it, LOL
I wished there was more character stuff. When I watch it again, all the stuff that freaked me out the first time will probably make me laugh.