Review of sex, lies, and videotape (1989) by Tony P — 14 Oct 2009
Soderbergh's jumpstart indie is a rounded, well-acted drama that bears little semblance to the cinematic form into which the director has evolved. For a filmmaker who has mostly withdrawn from screenwriting, the script is superb, rivaling the structural and dramatic precision of most contemporary playwrights.
Soderbergh studies on common suburban sicknesses and how each becomes inflamed when invaded by an outside force. It's carefully directed with a degree of ameteurism that does little to detract from the quality and much to enhance the livelihood.
The ensemble is a striking one, digging into a well of desire and addiction. Sex, Lies, & Videotape is an alluring, fascinating debut.
This review of sex, lies, and videotape (1989) was written by Tony P on 14 Oct 2009.
sex, lies, and videotape has generally received very positive reviews.
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