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Summary: A well-meaning attempt to bring the book to film.
Review: The makers of the film tried hard to bring the book to film, and generally did a good job. What hampers them is an obvious lack of comprehension about what BDSM is all about. Granted, in the 1970's, they didn't have the resources we do now. A worthy attempt, and worth having.
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Summary: A nice view of a classic piece of BDSM literature.
Review: This video was fun to watch, and did a very good job of making the events of the book feel more solid. The drawbacks are the limitation in what can be shown, as well as the horrid 70's styles and cinematograpy. While many of the events in the book had to be skimmed over to make this film, it is still worth seeing.
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Summary: Stunning
Review: Just about as good as the book. A great tale of submission
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Summary: Interesting look at bondage and discipline
Review: Somewhat shocking but interesting look at bondage and discipline. Educational to those new to the scene. Minimal focus on sex with a majority of attention paid to physical and mental bondage and discipline, dominance and submission. Movie ends with an interesting twist, like the circle of life in many ways.
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Summary: One of the best and most erotic films ever made.
Review: "The Story of O" is a masterpiece. I wish I would have seen it in its original language (French), but it's dubbed in English pretty good. Do you remember that famous orgy scene from Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut? Well, this entire film feels like that scene and that's very cool. It creates a mysterious and dreamy atmosphere, it has good acting and it's beautifully photographed and edited. You don't get to see a movie like this everyday. Was this film really made in 1975? If I didn't know I would have sweared it was a new release. As jacked as it may sound "The Story of O" deserves to be such a classic -- it stands with brio the test of time and after "Nine 1/2 Weeks" it could very well may be the best erotic film ever made. As jacked as it may sound, I was intrigued by it from the beginning to the end.
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Summary: A must! The Golden Age of Erotica dosen't get any better.
Review: This is one of my favorite films; but, its not for the light hearted nor for those who take art literally.
The story is set in a fantasy world full of luxury, extravagance and beauty; where most of the women are the submissives and live to obey their male/female masters. It's the ultimate BDSM film. I totaly recommend it; but, be warned, it's a French film made in 1975! It's one of the masterpieces of the Golden Age of Erotica. Don't expect Hollywood! This DVD edition has a multiple language feature (English, Spanish and the original French) but no subtitles, and a 20 minute comentary (in French) by the director.
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Summary: An erotic classic
Review: Lots of female nudity, whippings, soft core sex, more nudity, more whippings..what's not to love?
A genuinely sexy, thought provoking and nicely photographed adaptation. Its certainly not as unpleasant and misogynistic as some have described. Note that our heroine, O, fully consents to her numerous whippings and sexual encounters and always seems to be stronger and more assured of herself than any of the male characters. At least thats how I interpreted it.
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Summary: Definative Edition
Review: This is the true version! This movie is as close to the novel as you'll ever get. It is an erotic visual masterpiece. "O" played by Corrine Clery (A Bond girl) is classy and sexy. She is the center of the film, her acting is superb.
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Summary: Another Perspective
Review: The Story Of O to me is one of the most tasteful and erotic films addressing domination, bondage, and true surrender that I have ever had the privlidge to view. This film not only gave me insite into another lifestyle but also to another world. If you really think about it we are all dominated by something and this film captures the domination and submission of true love. In my opinion the true message of this film is total trust. I know from personal expierience that trust is the basis of all relationships including O's. O completely gave not only her trust but herself. Is this not what happens in a marriage? It may be comparing apples to oranges but when one marries do you not give yourself completely to your spouse? O herself gave body, mind, and soul without saying vows because it was an issue of totaly putting her trust in another and in the stregnth of their relationship. This movie awakend desires in myself and I am greatful for the veiwing pleasure as it has added great pleasure into my life. This is a true art film that can inpact your own life if you look for the deeper meaning and not what many people percieve as degrating and offensive. There truly is a fine line between pleasure and pain and as long as it it a mutual relationship pain can be pleasurable as O did realize. There are critics in every crowd and this movie will always cause controversy due to the nature and subject matter. If you have not already made up your mind on this type of subject matter The Story Of O is an exceptional look into the world domination and submission. This movie delves into and explains aspects of submission while making sure total trust still remains as the heart of the movie.
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Summary: An okay read
Review: I thought the beginning of the book really drew me in. It started off very interesting and sexual. As I continued to read I stayed interested in certain parts and other parts I was kind of just dragging through. It is a very sexual book but done in a very tasteful manner. There were times that I just could not believe what O was doing and why she allowed to be treated the way she was. But towards the end you get a better understanding of it all. I must admit by the end I was totally over the book. I had enough of the whole man sexual power ego trip. I would recommend the book but it would not be one of my top choices. I was just kind of disappointed with the ending of the book.
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