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Lie With Me [2005] (REGION 1) (NTSC)


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Interesting and fun
Review date: 2008-07-25 Rating: 10 out of 10

We liked this film a lot. It is probably the best erotic film (it is certainly not porn, at least not by nothern European standards) I haver ever seen. Although the film has a lot of sex in it, there is not that much to be seen.

The film tells the story of Leila, a sexually exploratory woman, who has never fallen in love. She meets David, they begin an affair and finally things change. This is not Shakespeare, but it does not pretend to be. You don't find out that much about the characters, but they are likable and they keep you interested and wondering. This is an unusual erotic film with a bit more substance (because it does leave some room for interpretation, because the camera gives the film a very realistic feel and because the script is good) than most of the rest that is out there.

We actually thought it had been directed by a woman, because the camera focusses on the woman AND the man ('s bodies). The film is also told from the female protagonists perspective and never questions Laila's right to sexual freedom. This, finally, is an erotic film, which has the female part of the audience in mind, too.

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There is no way this movie is Laying down with Me
Review date: 2007-07-03 Rating: 6 out of 10

If you can get past the bone rack of a woman and Mr. Shaved Chest Hair, who seriously looks like Jimmy Hill of BBC Match of The Day fame (think Mandrake the magician), then you'll probrably enjoy this. This movie is trying to be more profound that it really is. Face facts, this is not a good porn film and not a good love story because it tries too much to be both. Basically, any movie with voice-over narration you know is in trouble because it means the story needs explanation that pictures and the actors' words cannot convey. Take away the narration and you maybe would have a half-decent fillum as then it would be left more to your own imagination as to why the woman is basically messed up.

"Lie with Me" is the story of a woman, who likes sex, and a man who also likes sex and all the empty emotions that flow around them... that's pretty much it. I couldn't even say that the plot goes downwards since it doesn't go anywhere at all. There is about one thing happening in this film and its sex; there is no intrigue, or none that's worth being intrigued by anyway, except for "will this ever end!" Very long moments could have been cut off the movie and, in the same way, some moments could have benefited from being longer. The main characters are empty, underdeveloped and we can't feel anything for them because they're too busy having sex and that, to me is okay, but not that interesting. As for the secondary characters, they're not even developed at all, there are many of them and they could just as well have not been there; again, not enough of the good or interesting stuff and too much of the boring empty stuff. At least it's not just about the women being naked all the time. In this, the men get equal attention, and that's good.

The director tries to pulls us away from those distractions by giving us some beautiful scenery; such as the bed with white sheets, white pillow cases and white drapes. Come on! Where did they get that--Metaphors R Us? Then, of course, her own parents are in the midst of a separation. Oh, well, that explains everything. At least I get to see the sights of Toronto which is a wonderful city.

"Lie with Me" is unrated of course and if it had it would have been rated NC-17 due to the sex segments. Another reason I can see why critics would voice out "Oooh and Aaah's" is with the male full frontal. Give me a break...rent a porno and save yourself the bother. This was surely one lousy Antonioni film but at least it was better than "9 Song"....Gosh!


Love story
Review date: 2006-12-18 Rating: 8 out of 10

The story is quite a simple story, as outlined by the previous reviewer. But the film is very well shot, with unsure camera movements which give it a very 'realistic' feel. Although there isn't a huge amount of charcter development, you do create an affinity with Leila and then also with David.

It is a well scripted and well-shot modern 'love' story. Yes, there is full frontal nudity but it isn't pornographic and it is very much intrinsic to the story.

Sexy
Review date: 2006-03-15 Rating: 8 out of 10

If this is not porn, I do not know what is.

This film is explicit, to say the least. It includes more than a few full-frontal shots of the fella. Basically it is about what used to be called a sex maniac (but female: she cannot get enough of it) who gradually realises that sex can actually be enjoyed between two people in love (remarkable!).

They certainly enjoyed every moment, and if you like watching this sort of thing, so will you.

But kids, do not let mom and pop catch you watching it. And mom and pop, do not let your kids know you watch films like this.

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Actor(s):
Eric Balfour
Michael Facciolo
Lauren Lee Smith
Mayko Nguyen
Polly Shannon

Creators:
Lauren Lee Smith (Primary Contributor)
Eric Balfour (Primary Contributor)
Barry Stone (Cinematographer)
Clément Virgo (Producer)
Clément Virgo (Writer)
Damon D'Oliveira (Producer)
Hartley Gorenstein (Producer)
Julia Rosenberg (Producer)
Tamara Berger (Writer)

Director(s):

Recording label: Velocity (Ventura)
Manufacturer: Velocity (Ventura)
EAN: 0821575534154
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2006-02-14
Universal product code (UPC): 821575534154
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2005
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Original Language)

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