Boxing Helena
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Movie Reviews of Boxing Helena
Movie Review: Not for the faint of heart
Summary: 5 Stars
Jennifer Chambers Lynch got alot of criticism for this movie.Perhaps because many held her up in high regard since her father David Lynch created the series Twin Peaks.However,it should be noted that she was only 19 years old when she did this movie! In my opinion,quite impressive vision for someone her age.Unfortunately she has not done anything since.
This movie has beautiful backgrounds and scenery throughout and some very sensual music from Graeme Revell and Enigma. Many reviews state that the characters just aren't likeable,but to me, that is the whole point. I liked the realness of these characters, that's not sugar coated like in many other movies. You see them being awkward and insecure, and hateful and neurotic.The true dark side of human obsession and lust.
The story is about Dr. Nick Cavanah,who although is an excellent surgeon and quite wealthy,has some hang ups with women...Early on we learn he has a very odd fascination with his mother,whom from what I can tell is bit of a slut.She dies and he becomes obsessed with a woman who shares similar qualities to her~The beautiful,but bitchy and shallow Helena.After sleeping with him one time,Helena discards him.While Nick currently has a girlfriend,Ann,he cannot get Helena out of mind and frequently stalks her apartment and peers in her windows.
He sends her flowers and devises a plan to get her to visit his home by throwing a huge party at his mansion.
(once his mother's home)
Helena attends the party,but ignores Nick and flirts with his friend Russell. Her and Russell decide to leave together as Nick is left pining for Helena.
Helena has left her purse at Nick's house and phones for it.She needs her address book because she is planning on going to Mexico.Nick meets up with her and has her come back to his place claiming he cant find it.Apparently Nick had the address book the whole time and angry Helena storms out only to be hit by a truck that looks as though it snaps her leg in half and keeps on driving.
Now Nick has Helena exactly where he wants her.He's a surgeon,and instead of taking her to the hospital,it looks as though Nick has taken it apon himself to operate on Helena in his mansion.Removing not just the one,but both legs!
Helena hates him for this and doesn't let him forget it by constantly yelling at him and degrading him verbally in any way she can.
And although Nick appears to think of Helena as some kind of trophy he now owns,he doesn't stop trying to prove his love to her.He waits on her hand and foot,picks her fresh flowers,brushes her hair,feeds her and reads to her.
We start to think perhaps they may fall in love,but then there is a twist and things are not how they seem...
If you're one of those people who only goes to see Box office smashes or likes movies to be completely concrete,this is not a movie for you. However,if you find yourself intrigued by cult classics and have an open mind,you may find this film to be a sinful pleasure.
This movie did not get good reviews,and does have some bad acting.Yet to me it is wonderfully different and refreshing.
I tend to like movies that push the edge~cult classics that dare to be different.If you are one of these people,this is the movie might be for you! If not,you will be highly disappointed it doesn't have the commercial appeal as most movies today do.
Movie Review: Is everyone else [...]?
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't believe it when I read the reviews that [pepole] have written about this movie. I'm not surprised anymore when people I know say they've never even HEARD of it...but usually when someone has seen it, they agree with me that it's an AMAZING movie. It's not a movie that can be watched with half of your brain. [....] You have to PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE.
There are undeniably breathtaking scenes in this film. How could someone watch it and not be chilled, thrilled and completely turned on? I'll never hear a song by Enigma again and not think of Julian Sands being watched from the closet....OUTSTANDING!
I've recommended this movie to friends time and time again. Since the day I first saw it, it's occupied a place in my top 10 and I'm sure it always will. Watch and learn about humanity, insanity, sexuality and obsession.
Movie Review: "A little party, then MEXICO!!"
Summary: 5 Stars
The more people say they hate this movie, the more I love it. But I must warn you, this is not the uncut version or even the director's cut. To get that you need to find the Laserdisc collection that came with commentary, extra "dirty" scenes(which are great btw) and the package-only 24KT musical score by the wonderful Graeme Revell. I really loved the music composed for this film, and it's terrible that this is the only way you can obtain this great score. The commentary is quite insightful, J Sands pops in for a bit to chat about it with Jennifer. For her 1st film, I thought Jennifer did a superb job handling everything from the actors, to the lush sets, editing, etc. Fenn, Paxton and Sands are all in prime form here, I really couldn't ask for anything more!!
Enjoy, and scream for "HELENNA!!"
DMSR
Movie Review: strange days
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in this movie too as an extra. It was just a one day deal and they almost had me as a stand in for Art Garfunkle but pulled me at the last minute. That would have been an extra $150 for the day instead of the $50 I earned - yaaay. The best part was Art Garfunkle, his hot 20 something girlfriend, and I sat down together during lunch for an hour and a half and conversed just the three of us. He was a nice guy. She was quiet. Sherylin Flynn was hot but not so nice. I rated it a 5 star because you get to see me for just a second at the bar next down from Art & Julian smoking a cigarette.Movie Review: Haunting and evocative film
Summary: 5 Stars
Approximately 3/4 of the way through this film, there is a wonderful scene between Julian Sands' character and the Fantasy Lover/Nurse played by Nicolette Scorsese. The background music is from Enigma's Sadeness Pt.1 and this one scene alone makes viewing the entire film worthwhile.On an entirely different note, this film boasts small supporting roles by, of all people, Art Garfunkel(Simon & Garfunkel)and Kurtwood Smith(Red from That 70's Show and Clarence Boddicker from Robocop). What a world!!