scott1953
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I was in college when Deep Throat was released and Linda Lovelace (Boreman)had her flash of fame. I vaguely recalled that she later her life, but I was unfamiliar with the details. I had misgivings about seeing "Lovelace." I assumed, incorrectly, that it would be sensationalistic and tawdry. I am glad that I overcame my reluctance (and then read Linda's book Ordeal). The film is compelling, moving, and beautifully acted and directed. It deserves to be nominated for best picture.
Amanda Seyfried gives a sensitive and superb performance as Lovelace -- she should be nominated for best actress. Peter Sarsgaard is more than solid as as Linda's husband, Chuck Traynor. Sharon Stone and Robert Patrick provide heartfelt and touching performances as Linda's parents. The supporting cast is first rate throughout, as is the musical score.
Younger audiences who have grown up with the internet may find it difficult to relate to how a porn film and star could have received so much attention in the early 1970s. Perhaps this explains in part the film's mediocre ratings in this outlet. But this film is superb. It should not be missed by those who remember the uproar. It has much to offer for viewers who don't remember but appreciate fine movies.
Amanda Seyfried gives a sensitive and superb performance as Lovelace -- she should be nominated for best actress. Peter Sarsgaard is more than solid as as Linda's husband, Chuck Traynor. Sharon Stone and Robert Patrick provide heartfelt and touching performances as Linda's parents. The supporting cast is first rate throughout, as is the musical score.
Younger audiences who have grown up with the internet may find it difficult to relate to how a porn film and star could have received so much attention in the early 1970s. Perhaps this explains in part the film's mediocre ratings in this outlet. But this film is superb. It should not be missed by those who remember the uproar. It has much to offer for viewers who don't remember but appreciate fine movies.
This is a serious movie for serious viewers. Sam Rockwell gives a convincing performance as John Moon, a West Virginia cracker who stumbles into bad luck from the opening seen. All of the characters bring to life what it's probably like to live in a rural, poor area in flyover country. The accents of the characters are often thick, which can make it difficult to understand some of the dialog, but the plot nonetheless comes through clearly. Rockwell's character progresses from being a dumb cracker to someone you care about, as the tension builds towards a final resolution of his accidental and potentially deadly predicament. The acting and direction are first rate. The cinematography fits the story; the musical score does likewise. The story is dark, in a Jack London sort of way. You won't be inspired, but you might be brought closer in touch with the human condition.
