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Summary: Haunting and evocative film
Review: Approximately 3/4 of the way through this film, there is a wonderful scene between Julian Sands' character and the Fantasy Lover/Nurse played by Nicolette Scorsese. The background music is from Enigma's Sadeness Pt.1 and this one scene alone makes viewing the entire film worthwhile.
On an entirely different note, this film boasts small supporting roles by, of all people, Art Garfunkel(Simon & Garfunkel)and Kurtwood Smith(Red from That 70's Show and Clarence Boddicker from Robocop). What a world!!
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Summary: Haunting Discovers Obsession
Review: Boxing Helena is a film that's given me dreams and nightmares. Ever since I saw this film, I occasionally think about the beautiful obsession. It's very provocative, a must-see movie if your into beautiful delirious images. If you love David Lynch films than you'll like Jennifer Chambers Lynch.
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Summary: Jennifer is not her father.
Review: Boxing Helena is one of those frustrating movies. For me, they are more painful to watch then outright bad movies, for this is not a terrible movie. It is a mediocre movie that tries with all its might to be great. Unfortunately, it just falls short. The concept makes for an interesting and pretty original story, intended to be a journey into obsessive lust. (Sands plays a man who had a *very* short affair with Helena, and cannot get his mind off of her.) Sherilyn Fenn is beautiful (as always) as Helena, and plays the part wonderfully, but unfortunately even her talent alone cannot save this movie. the script and the rest of the acting is mediocre. it seems like Sands is constantly struggling with his part (although to his credit, he doesn't do a *bad* job), and Bill Paxton and his mediocre "talent" just seem out of place and his character is rather hard to believe. Would beautiful, siren-esque, succubus Helena really date a guy with a mullet? And then there is the ending, which unfortunately was compromised upon release, but Lynch had no other option, apart from the film not being released at all. (The planned ending would have done away with the last scene and its twist. You'll see upon viewing that she had to take the "safe" route.) So, if you're a hardcore David Lynch fan, I might recommend at least one viewing of it, just to see what his daughter is capable of, (which I believe to be much more than this movie shows), but the casual viewer should probably look elswhere. I'll give this film two stars for originality, and Fenn's wonderful performance. It is ashame her talents have been ignored due to The Scarlet "L". Some will know i speak of the phenomenon well known among Lynch fans in which actors who work with him have their talents virtually ignored by Hollywood, no matter how outstanding they may be. (there are a few exceptions, mainly when the performer was already known well, in such cases as Dennis Hopper and Nicholas Cage.) David Lynch fans may also be interested in a little piece of trivia. Jennifer's favorite toy as a child was the "baby" from her father's Eraserhead, which she would play with on the set. Boxing Helena will make a lot more sense with that knowledge in mind. Summing up, I would have to say, proceed with caution. You may enjoy this movie more than I did, and if so, good for you, but just be warned that just because you see the name "Lynch" does not mean you will get the caliber you're used to.
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Summary: Lynch Fan
Review: Everyone I've recommended this movie to LOVED IT. It's dark, erotic, weird and visually stylish. This movie made me a fan of Julian Sands, Sherilyn Fenn and the writer/director, Jennifer Lynch. This is certainly not your usual boy-meets-girl love story, but it's a real cult gem.
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Summary: A DUD!
Review: First and only time director Jennifer Chambers Lynch (daughter of David Lynch) tries following in daddy's foot steps, the result is a faulty misfire of a movie without an ounce of quality or value. To add insult to injury the performances are just as bad as the direction. Passing on this script and project was the best thing Kim Basinger ever did. Was it the director's fault, the actor's fault? Well maybe. But I think the whole promise was a bad idea.
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Summary: Overlooked classic !
Review: First of all, this is the movie that supposedly starring Kim Basinger. She left just days before shooting started and lawsuit involved and she lost. Then the star change to Sherilyn Fenn, another lovely actress but apparently her star power in nowhere near miss Basinger as the movie did miserably in box office. But the movie itself is good about an obsessive doctor played by Julian Sand who stop at nothing to be together with a lovely girl played by Sherilyn Fenn. David Lynch's daughter direct. The DVD deserved a second chance. But this is not unrated version like the Laser disc.
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Summary: Is everyone else [...]?
Review: I couldn't believe it when I read the reviews that [pepole] have written about this movie. I'm not surprised anymore when people I know say they've never even HEARD of it...but usually when someone has seen it, they agree with me that it's an AMAZING movie. It's not a movie that can be watched with half of your brain. [....] You have to PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE. There are undeniably breathtaking scenes in this film. How could someone watch it and not be chilled, thrilled and completely turned on? I'll never hear a song by Enigma again and not think of Julian Sands being watched from the closet....OUTSTANDING! I've recommended this movie to friends time and time again. Since the day I first saw it, it's occupied a place in my top 10 and I'm sure it always will. Watch and learn about humanity, insanity, sexuality and obsession.
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Summary: Why can't we get enough love ?
Review: I do like this film here.It's about an accomplished surgeon but a frustrated man who was never loved by the people he really cared about - his parents and Helena.This is his personal hell.His parents ignored and despised him just like Helena does throughout this very interesting movie.Intelligence,money,fame,prestige,charisma,good looks can't give him what he really needs - some real love.Somehow I look like Julian Sand's character,I mean,every woman I meet( I fall in love with),simply ignores me.This is what happens to Sand's character.Watch it if you're looking for a bizarre and tragic one-way love story,especially if you have(had)the same problem.
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Summary: Misunderstood classic
Review: I genuinely do believe that this has to be one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood films of all time. It is extremely tongue-in-cheek, a surreal exploration of a sad, pathetic, horny and longing individual who lives in the dream-like world of sexual obsession. The acting and direction are rather unorthodox in order to contribute to this theme. Beautiful scenery, erotic imagery and an unusual plot make this an utter classic.
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Summary: Sickness Run Rampant
Review: I had high expectations when I grabbed this film at Blockbuster to view. After about half an hour I realized I had made a terrible mistake. Not only does it transcend all bounds of decency and good taste, it simply is the worst film ever produced. The acting is horrendous. No one seems to know what to do or how to utter their lines. The direction is non-existent. Well, I'm sure she tried to direct it, but the result is amateurish and borish and, most of all, unbelieveable in the truest sense. There have been no films I've ever wanted to destroy after viewing. This one is surely the first. Make all the gags you'd like about the worst film ever made (sci-fi monsters with zipper-showing costumes included), but this piece of nonsense surely is the worst piece of excrement ever created. What a waste of film and processing chemicals. Just being the offspring of a film director ain't a-gonna make you a filmmaker. I suggest management career at Burger King (but don't let her near the meat).
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