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Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! [DVD] [1990] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
 
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Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! [DVD] [1990] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

DVD ~ Victoria Abril
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Victoria Abril, Antonio Banderas, Loles León, Julieta Serrano, María Barranco
  • Directors: Pedro Almodóvar
  • Writers: Pedro Almodóvar
  • Producers: Agustín Almodóvar, Enrique Posner
  • Format: Anamorphic, Colour, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language Spanish
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: NC-17 (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Anchor Bay
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jan 2001
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004Y6B2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 177,091 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Subverting types!, 4 Mar 2004
By R Jess "Raymond Jess" (Limerick, Ireland.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! [VHS] [1990] (VHS Tape)
When originally writing this film, Pedro Almodovar asked himself the question "Can love be calculated or sketched the same way one could study for an exam?" This is certainly the conviction of the Antonio Banderas character who seeks to capture his former lover and eventually convince her of her love for him. Although one could initially interpret the theme of the film as overtly misogynist - man tries to physically force woman to love him - gender stereotypes are typically subverted in true Almodovarian fashion.

It would seem that the women are the figures of power in this film and both Ricky and wheelchair-bound film director Maximo are at a loss in trying to seduce the object of their desire in any conventional sense. They are both addicted to Marina, but the only thing she's ever been addicted to is heroin. By the end of the film the Antonio Banderas character is almost totally domesticated, making food, cleaning the appartment, making sure Marina has enough drugs etc.

There's also the reference to the Sacred Heart at the beginning of the film and masochism has often been perceived in some of the more archaic rituals of our Roman church.

None of these subtleties were apparantly noticed by the American classification board who initially wanted to give this film an 'X' rating because of playing with toys in the bath! (?)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of all of the Almodovar's, 12 Jan 2007
By April Stuart "alynns" (Greater London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (Box Set) (DVD)
This is a weird little film - what's new in Almodovar-land - and as unlikely as it may be, the tale of a kidnapped porn star and her hostage taker ends up being a beautiful and engaging story that genuinely captivates. Antonio Banderas is on fine (slightly hyperactive) form and the women of the piece, as always, are strong and individual characters. I saw this so many years ago but it remains a favourite and Almodovar has yet to release a film that captures my imagination as much as this one did.
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