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"A Sadistic Pleasure"
Directed by Philip Kaufman - Written by Doug Wright
Starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix
Distributed by Fox Searchlight - 2000 - 124mins - Rated R

Richard Propes' Review

B+

Geoffrey Rush is frighteningly powerful!

I was tempted to write here "read Ebert's review" and you can just ditto it. Of course, my rating is just a touch lower, but my thoughts and feelings are very similar. I was impressed enough by Geoffrey Rush's performance that I couldn't help but add a "+" to my B...I think Phillip Kaufman's director was a bit out of focus, and sometimes went for "shock value" over the true essence of the film. However, for Geoffrey Rush alone I have to recommend this film. It is not, however, for families or those easily offended. It is definitely dark, and will not be appreciated by all.

© Written by Richard Propes

How We Rated This Film

TC Candler -

D+
Richard Propes - B+
Jacob Hall -    

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