Review of The Last Seduction (1994) by Alice S — 24 Aug 2009
Quite chilling and zingy, but I'm slightly conflicted about Bridget's feminist rhetoric. I found myself liking her because she takes what she wants at whatever cost, but then I realized I was glorifying a sociopath.
Is it feminist or unfeminist to like a woman because she's evil and damn good at it? Can we, as a gender-conscious society, like a "strong" female character only if she's also villainized? Sidebar: Doesn't Linda Fiorentino look like Lauren Bacall in that movie poster? I don't know if that's an implied reference to film noir, and as such, why every other review calls this film a neo-noir.
I personally didn't see much film noir elements. It seems more screwball black black black comedy.
This review of The Last Seduction (1994) was written by Alice S on 24 Aug 2009.
The Last Seduction has generally received very positive reviews.
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