Review of Whore (1991) by Peter M — 17 Apr 2015
Possibly one of the most woefully forgotten and unappreciated movies of all time (except by Roger Ebert). Not a masterpiece but a brave experiment in telling the truth about the oldest profession in the world, a direct answer to "Pretty Woman.
" Theresa Russell is the whole show, and she compels and impresses all the time. I'd talk about the plot but there really isn't one. Just a day in the life of a prostitute. Only here she talks directly to the camera (ala Spalding Grey or "Shirley Valentine") to tell us her full story.
And it's an interesting, painful, downright sad one. Hunt this down if you can, and don't worry about the NC-17 rating. All instances of nudity and sex serve the story's purpose, nothing exploitative or unnecessary.
I guess that's why I'm giving it such a high rating. Truly a lost piece of art.
This review of Whore (1991) was written by Peter M on 17 Apr 2015.
Whore has generally received positive reviews.
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