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Damage

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Upper-crust British politician Stephen (Jeremy Irons) is in a dull but stable marriage with Ingrid (Miranda Richardson). When Stephen meets the alluring fiancée of his son, Anna (Juliette Binoche), he is overcome with passion and starts an intense but dangerous affair with her. That Anna is engaged to his son and says she is haunted by personal demons is not enough to stop Stephen. Continuing the sordid relationship, Stephen struggles to avoid destroying himself and his family.
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Edward Guthmann San Francisco Chronicle Louis Malle's beleaguered tale of sexual obsession is a strange but satisfying hybrid of high-gloss trash and Greek tragedy. Rated: 3/4 Jan 11, 2023 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek It's to Malle and his gifted company's credit that this posh bodice-ripper often comes close to achieving its tragic ambitions. But the stylish Damage is a lot easier to enjoy if one doesn't feel compelled to take it seriously. May 22, 2018 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: A- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Joe Lipsett Bloody Disgusting The iconic final image...is sheer perfection. It’s a symbol of everything that he [Stephen] had and lost; an empty bit of nostalgia epitomizing the three lives he ruined. Rated: 4/5 May 31, 2023 Full Review Steve Warren Southern Voice (Atlanta) The acting is excellent and Damage is no tease; it's an intelligent, well made erotic drama. May 9, 2023 Full Review Vanessa Letts The Spectator The worst thing about Damages is David Hare's screenplay. It is constructed mostly out of embarrassingly meaningful looks. Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kenneth G A lesson in bad, bad parenting... though sealed with the proverbial yet doubly tragic comeuppance. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/06/23 Full Review Audience Member What was the point though? Of all of what happened? Where's the story?!! Even the erotic scenes were terrible.. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Audience Member wasted potential. they tried to make the sex scenes lustful and passionate and they were honestly just rough and over dramatic. very over dramatic. though, i did enjoy miranda richardson's acting at the end. her acting and martyn's death scene seems to be the only good part of the film. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review miss m Not half as good as Obsession. It's too late. But Jeremy Irons ia a beautiful man. They keep casting him with unattractive and poorly matched actresses. And directors. Very sad. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/30/23 Full Review Teresa R Incredibly evocative movie delving deep into psyches of flawed characters ...believable and ultimately tragic..as life can often be.Great cast and directing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/22 Full Review john k Brilliant movie , worth a watch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Upper-crust British politician Stephen (Jeremy Irons) is in a dull but stable marriage with Ingrid (Miranda Richardson). When Stephen meets the alluring fiancée of his son, Anna (Juliette Binoche), he is overcome with passion and starts an intense but dangerous affair with her. That Anna is engaged to his son and says she is haunted by personal demons is not enough to stop Stephen. Continuing the sordid relationship, Stephen struggles to avoid destroying himself and his family.
Director
Louis Malle
Producer
Louis Malle
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 23, 1992, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.5M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround
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