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Join UsStar Cast: Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov
Director: Rose Glass
What’s Good: The performances, the love story and the oddity in narrative
What’s Bad: That it will be uncensored for the audience.
Loo Break: If extreme graphic scenes disturb you, run to the washroom!
Watch or Not?: Yes
Language: English
Available On: Theatrical release
Runtime: 104 Minutes
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In 1989, gym manager Lou, played by Kristen Stewart, meets Jackie, a budding bodybuilder, played by Katie O’Brian. Their love grows, and they can’t get enough of each other. However, things go downhill as Lou and Jackie resort to extreme measures in their conflicts, both for and against one another.
Love Lies Bleeding Movie Review: Script Analysis
Rose Glass and Weronika Tofilska have penned an eccentric love story that often startles you. The passionate romance and series of unfortunate and violent events keep you intrigued. You would think this queer love story would make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, after seeing the upbeat beginning of Lou and Jackie’s romance. However, you’re instead treated to plenty of WTF moments caused by external factors, such as Lou Sr.’s abusive brother-in-law and Godfather-style father Lou.
Lou, played by Kristen Stewart, is utterly charmed by Jackie as she casually flexes her muscles. Katy O’Brian is really stunning, whether she’s working out or is in a violent rage. Lou represents us viewers, who are in disbelief and trying to process the chaos happening on screen. At the press screening, we got to see the uncensored version, which indeed strengthens the storytelling.
For such an odd story of twisted love, every scene—from the most intimate scenes to the most explicit ones involving blood—leaves an unforgettable impression. What makes Love Lies Bleeding a thrilling watch is its unpredictable nature and the inclusion of subtle absurdity. This indicates that the creators were willing to take a huge risk to give us a tale in which insanity has no limits.
Love Lies Bleeding Movie Review: Star Performance
Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of Lou is really compelling. Being the sole observer of all the bizarre events unfolding around her forces her to portray a wide range of emotions. Kristen does an excellent job juggling the same – whether it’s showing her intense love for Jackie and her willingness to do anything to save her or the dilemma and courage required her to stand up to her dad. Muscles, biceps, crushing veins, fantasies, and a deadly fit mesmerise you as Katy O’Brian enters the frame. Katy perfectly portrays Jackie’s bewildering and erratic personality. She packs such powerful punches that sometimes you wonder if she’s even a human!
The rest of the cast does a brilliant job, too.
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Love Lies Bleeding Movie Review: Direction, Music
A queer love story, between two women had all the chances of becoming explicitly racy and provocative in different lenses. But Rose Glass’ female gaze makes Lou and Jackie look like a normal couple in love; sometimes adorable, impulsive, and a bit toxic. As I mentioned above, the risk factor of doing something unconventional and unexpected makes the movie such an exciting watch. Even in a bit of absurdity, there’s something to admire. But we are reminded in the end that everything is fair in love, even if it means going to war against your own people!
The songs used in the movie really amp up the entire mood of this romantic thriller.
Love Lies Bleeding Movie Review: The Last Word
Love Lies Bleeding is an incredibly passionate, insane, and chaotic love story. The crazy, wild and killer lovers astound you with their actions and devotion to each other. It’s a tale where the lovers are willing to sacrifice everything for one another, even if it means going on a murder spree. After all, who always wants to be selfless and give up the love they have? If you’re looking for an intense and crazy romantic story, this is for you.
Three and a half stars!
Love Lies Bleeding Trailer
Love Lies Bleeding releases on 05th April, 2024.
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