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Controversial, brave, and extremely sexually explicit, Clement Virgo's LIE WITH ME examines the often raw relationship between David (Eric Balfour) and Leila (Lauren Lee Smith), two emotionally damaged young people living in Toronto. Each feels trapped in a bleak life, and attempts to find some kind of escape with the other.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was an experimental rent from a video shop and but I've had to buy it since, as I go back to it again and again. In contrast to the other reviews I find this movie full of emotion and eroticism, especially from a woman's perspective. It's about a modern young woman's sexual journey and finding the new dimension that love can add to her lust. The scenes of when they are in love are amazing and very intimate. Watching the extras on the DVD makes you realise how the director managed to achieve this and all the credit to him for creating an atmosphere where the acting is such that you really think the two of them are in love. The sex scenes are honest and for me full of charge, the movie captures well the raw emotion of the first few encounters in any relationship. The additional characters are limited but are just perfect. I couldn't think of anything that was out of place here.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Both other reviews have a point, although I felt the higher review to be fairer. Whatever the movie's failings, it is very powerful and sensual. It was very refreshing to see the sex treated in such a forthright and enjoyable way, and to finally see a film in which the body is a natural and intrinsic part of life, not something to be hidden away or be coy about. All the characters were natural and uninhibited, and the scenes were beautifully shot.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
With this film being compared to Michael Winterbottom's '9 Songs', and reviewed by Scarlet as "Everything '9 Songs' wanted to be", I must say that I was left disappointed.
With a cast of Eric Balfour and Lauren Lee Smith, I approached this film with an 'arthouse' expectation in mind.
However, I found Balfour to be unconvincing in his role. The characterisation of "sexually adventurous" Leila (Smith) and "impulsive" David (Balfour) to be 'troubled' indeed came across, but something was not quite right.
Smith portrays her character well, and although this film is scripted (I'm lead to believe) unlike '9 Songs', towards the end of the film I was somewhat confused and unsure as to where it was actually heading.
Certainly a film to push the boundaries of the modern era, but only touching on ground that has already been covered by it's predecessors.
With a cast of Eric Balfour and Lauren Lee Smith, I approached this film with an 'arthouse' expectation in mind.
However, I found Balfour to be unconvincing in his role. The characterisation of "sexually adventurous" Leila (Smith) and "impulsive" David (Balfour) to be 'troubled' indeed came across, but something was not quite right.
Smith portrays her character well, and although this film is scripted (I'm lead to believe) unlike '9 Songs', towards the end of the film I was somewhat confused and unsure as to where it was actually heading.
Certainly a film to push the boundaries of the modern era, but only touching on ground that has already been covered by it's predecessors.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
powerful movie
This is not for everyone but I totally loved it it was a great love story, with really emotions and I am a really big fan of Eric Balfour.
Published 22 days ago by louise
love, love and bodies
Film in which actors play well their role in realistic love-making...erotico-porn borderline. Quite realistic in scenes of alpah male and female who wants it all
Published 1 month ago by jacquesgi
lie with me
not a bad story line quite erotic in places but have seen something like this before but had to keep watching to see how iy finished
Published 1 month ago by lingo
No need to have
The story is irrelevant and
the film can stay in the non erotic area. Overall I wouldn't buy now, a bit desappointed
the film can stay in the non erotic area. Overall I wouldn't buy now, a bit desappointed
Published 2 months ago by Sophal
nothing new
There is nothing new or exciting in this film. Thank the Lord it is celluloid and not or book or they would have had to cut down valuable trees to print it.
Published 3 months ago by Peter Francis
honest and erotic
I really enjoyed this film . It may not be oscar winning or a story that will change your life but it is good to see a film that decides to be sexy actually daring to be so . Read more
Published 10 months ago by cartoon
Lie with me Eric Balfour!
I regret the day I sold this film because it is brilliant! It's described as 'art' (which is why I thought I would not like it), but it is a brilliant love story with some great... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Michelle Harvey
Dire
How can anyone compare this with 9 Songs?It is boring,badly acted with no atmosphere from beginning to end,at least 9 Songs kept you interested. Read more
Published on 27 July 2008 by N. Tate
Interesting and fun
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. Read more
Published on 25 July 2008 by Schneekloth
A waste of money
This film is just awful. I switched it off after 1 hour because I was bored. The narration is annoying and the dialogue is weak. Seriously, don't bother watching this.
Published on 27 Mar 2008 by Naley
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