Review of House of Pleasures (2011) by Simon P — 14 Aug 2012

Bonello's stylistic sexiness hides his anger and political issues as teasingly as the prostitutes tout for commerce in their frilly French knickers. Hypnotic cinema.

This review of House of Pleasures (2011) was written by Simon P on 14 Aug 2012.

House of Pleasures has generally received positive reviews.

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