Nine 1/2 Weeks

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thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 26 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Christian M @chriss17eu Jan 15 '9½ Weeks', the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' of the 80s, overwhelms rather than seduces. Its insistence on eroticism becomes repetitive and exhausting, confusing intensity with depth. The relationship develops without emotional construction, demanding acceptance instead of discovery. The pacing is rushed and inorganic, and the lack of context for the protagonist weakens any sense of progression. Visually, Adrian Lyne shows competence, with effective use of light and atmosphere, though it reinforces an already excessive erotic tone. The music is the most consistently strong element, adding emotional weight where the script fails. Kim Basinger delivers a precise, vulnerable performance, while Mickey Rourke’s feels rigid and unengaging. A few scenes stand out, but overall the film feels empty, draining, and circular, leaving the viewer with relief rather than reflection when it ends. See more Tu T @TuTu88 May 21 I really love this movie, both of them are stunning, beautiful and good in their roles. Fantastic music and they convinced me. Nothing seemed fake and forced. The story is real. See more Ward J @wardJohnson02 12/28/2024 This film is outstanding in the amount of vulnerability that Kim Bassinger brought to her role. The film also hits the ending correctly when she discovers that the Mickey O'Roark character is sadistic in his pursuit of invulnerability. This film was really worth a second viewing many years after it's first release. See more Jose R @RT01818967 12/16/2024 9 1/2 Weeks is an intriguing exploration of amour fou, a passionate and all-consuming love that’s as beautiful as it is dangerous. For its time, the film was remarkably modern, challenging the conventional portrayals of romance by delving into a more intense, sometimes unsettling, relationship dynamic. The cinematography is striking, with each frame carefully crafted to amplify the raw emotions at play. The lighting adds another layer, creating an almost sensual ambiance that mirrors the film's themes of desire and obsession. The soundtrack, featuring a mix of iconic '80s tracks, perfectly complements the atmosphere, underscoring the tension and vulnerability between the two leads. Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke have palpable chemistry, making their relationship feel both magnetic and unpredictable. Basinger’s elegance and Rourke’s intensity create a complex emotional dynamic that keeps the viewer engaged, even as their connection veers into uncomfortable territory. What sets 9 1/2 Weeks apart is its fearless portrayal of love that transcends the traditional. It’s a film that holds up not only for its bold, ahead-of-its-time narrative, but also for its immersive sensory experience, creating a world where passion and power dynamics collide in a beautifully haunting way. See more David F @dfulmer 10/04/2024 This erotic film about a torrid romance has a lot of 80s style in terms of setting, fashion, furniture, music, and design, and the eroticism is a throwback to when movies were not shy about being sexy. In this case not aging well could be seen as a bonus. See more Read all reviews

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