Bound

Great acting, great story, great indie film!

Rarely do I come across an Indie film of this quality. It makes me wonder how an Indie film breaks through to the next level.

This film is very emotional and stressful, and gave me a little bit of anxiety, but it was worth it for the cathartic end. It didn't have a ton of dialogue, and makes of you really watch and listen. It definitely does not spoon feed, so if you want a movie where you can just shut your brain off and not think, this is not the film for you.

I recommend giving this movie a shot. I know I'll be looking out for whatever this Director makes next.

I saw this movie at a festival and the rewatched it because I felt like I missed something. It was most likely due to the fact I had a few drinks at happy hour and then missed the first 5 minutes of the film. I forgot there are no previews at film festivals.

Because the movie starts right away and the director has moment of very subtle storytelling, if you blink you will miss something that might not be super important later, but will add to the layers of the film. This is what I loved most about the film.

There is a big story going on, but also many little stories at the same time. Some with characters, some with objects, some with actions. Very cool and well thought out.

Just watched Bound and I was so in love with it! It's one of those beautiful, intimate movies that are kinetic, but also quiet. Got to meet Director Isaac Hirotsu Woofter on the festival circuit and was so glad I finally got to see his film! I felt like I really got to know Bella through her silence. When she eventually finds her voice later in the film, it's a testament to Alexandra Faye Sadeghian's performance and Isaac that I felt like I already knew her, because you ARE her when you watch. Really beautiful subjective storytelling! The film also does a great job of letting the intimate moments breathe, but then also propelling the plot forward at the perfect points. Love, LOVE the characters, and performances all around!

This was a very ambitions film with a lot going on. Most of it is very good. The acting, the locations, the tension, the score, the surprises. I like surprises, this one had a lot of them and some very unique complex characters. There was a lot of really cool locations that made me feel in the dirtiness with the too.

One surprise for me I'm still deciding whether I liked or not was the change in genre at the halfway point. Instead of sticking to what was a very nice coming of age underdog story, it flips a bit to a revenge thriller. I applaud the writer for the bold move, but I wonder what the story would have been if it didn't switch. I guess it worked since I didn't shut with the film off and I did enjoy it.

I've seen this film twice now, on the festival circuit and in its new theatrical release, and both times it was deeply engaging. The ensemble cast is universally strong, and each character evokes profound levels of compassion. The story is a valuable guide for any of us who feel like we've struggled to survive something. The lead actress gives a powerful performance as a character striving for independence as she learns to accept help from her found family. And the antagonist is equal parts frightening and shockingly sympathetic. It's very impressive how the filmmakers infused so much tenderness and warmth into such a fast-paced intense story. This kind of daring, boot-straps indie filmmaking deserves a lot more attention. Don't miss it!