Ally Sheedy stars as Lucy Berliner, a once-famous photographer, whose career has been revitalized when she meets Syd (Radha Mitchell), a beautiful young assistant editor for a prestigious photography magazine. Withdrawn from the art world, Lucy is reawakened by Syd who offers her the hope of escaping her drug-filled world. Before Syd realizees it, she is drawn into Lucy's seductive and dangerous mix while forced to make choices she never imagined. A challenging film that raises interesting questions as to how objective a person can be about art, especially when they are involved in the creative process.
Review 1:
"...Cholodenko gives her film a languorous pace and hothouse atmosphere that wok beautifully with the buildup of strong emotions..."
Source: Premiere
p.20 07/01/1998
Review 2:
"...[Sheedy] gives a remarkable performance..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.74 03/05/1998
Review 3:
"...The actors immerse themselves deeply....Ms. Sheedy reinvents herself as a tough, fascinating presence, while Ms. Mitchell's earnest bewilderment also serves the story well..."
Source: New York Times
p.E12 06/12/1998
Review 4:
"...Compelling characters..."
Source: Box Office
p.64 06/01/1998
Review 5:
"...Sheedy plays Lucy with a strength that gradually falls away as a façade over her vulnerability, and Mitchell is a revelation....Together they provide some of the most honest and hotly passionate romance you'll find in theaters this year..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C8 06/12/1998
Review 6:
"...Coolly composed long takes and slow tracks richly lit..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.45 03/01/1999
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