- Format: Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Release Date: Nov 14 2000
- Run Time: 112 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004XMV6
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #18,397 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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Frequently given short shrift as a blue movie (which it is) and as mindless (which it isn't), director Adrian Lyne's follow-up to Flashdance (insert own joke here) is a thoughtful, smutty film about a bad sexual relationship. It follows the two-month affair between Elizabeth, an art-gallery dealer, and John, a Wall Street exec. The relationship spirals downward into raunchier sex (filmed, by the way, quite nicely) but principally is about two adults doing adult things but not acting anything like real adults. Attempts at actual human connection, about the longing to be "good," are present here and make this an above-average erotic film. Rourke is just honing his scumbag, bad-boy persona; but it doesn't overwhelm. Lots and lots of Kim Basinger. --Keith Simanton
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
genius subtext. . . a brave american film. . .
Oct 11 2003
Format:DVD
This is one of my favorite films of all time. Kim Basinger is poignant and astounding. Her wounded eyes that belie the sexual obsession is such an affective contrast.Her performance is impeccable.
The plot is disturbing and yet common. I was turned on, infuriated, and -worst of all- familiar with the subject matter. Notice the subtle things that change as Elizabeth falls deeper into this sadistic union. (the darkening clothing and make-up for instance)
This nothing short of an American classic and one of the only films I want to own.
I also recommend the novel of the same name!!!!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Craftful Cinematography....a fine work.
Jan 14 2004
Format:VHS Tape
If you've gotten this far in the reviews, you'll notice that either people love this film or hate it. It's pretty much right down the middle, which in a way, is a reflection of American societal attitude towards it's own sexuality.
If your own sexual world isn't aware there's something other than the missionary position, chances are you'll see this as a vulgar, disgusting film. The world that John draws Elizabeth into is a very psychologically complicated and sophisticated one. If you can't identify with lifestyles like that, you can't understand how or why they exist.
Personally, I found this film a masterpiece, not so much from the story line, but the mechanics of it. The cinematography is nothing short of breathtaking. Subject matter debates aside, this is a beautifully photographed film. Camera angles, lens choices, it's obvious the director worked very closely with the cinematographer in capturing on film exactly the image he had in his head. I can't say enough about the beauty of this film.
I thought both of the principals turned in exceptional performances, even though I view Rourke as a below-average actor. This film is easily his best, which actually could be said of Basinger as well. The Casting Dept. did a good job on this one.
Bar none, Basinger's strip tease (done with very little nudity) goes on my "All-Time Best Scenes List". The music choice, Joe Cocker's "You Can Leave Your Hat On" was a stroke of genius!
Alas, years after it's debut it's the subject matter that is remembered, and I find it still holds up. I'd suggest this film highly. Careful though, you may get more than you bargain for if you make it a "first date" flick to watch!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
What can I say
Sep 9 2003
Format:DVD
What can I possibly say that hasn't already been said. Great movie that open my eyes to just how great it could be to fulfill fantasies and the consequences that not saying how you feel can have. Granted when I first was the movie I was a 17 year old college freshman and still very virginal. The music for the movie was just as good as the movie. A must own for anyone who likes Mickey.
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Published 22 months ago by Savage
Zzzzzz
Elizabeth (Kim Bassinger) works at an art gallery in New York City. She meets John (Mickey Rourke), a mysterious, wealthy stranger, and they begin a torrid affair. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2008 by Kona
Um.... yes.
So here's this: I was walkign around the video store and I spy this cover with the kind of hot but kind of old chick from LA Confidential on it, but get this - she's yound as hell... Read more
Published on July 1 2004 by Chad Kultgen
Kim Basinger makes this worth seeing
What one realizes while watching this is how limited and ultimately unsatisfactory is a relationship based purely on sex. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2004 by Dennis Littrell
Yowtch!
Director Adrian Lyne's got a thing for weird relationships. 9 Weeks with Mickey Rourke as a Wall Street exec with a thing for Elizabeth, an art gallery owner (Kim Bassinger). Read more
Published on Dec 29 2003 by Peggy Vincent
NOT for the timid
This is a wild wild movie. It's an interesting look at obsession and control. A huge sexual component to this film--and it's quite explicit so this is not a movie to be watched... Read more
Published on Nov 17 2003 by Alicia Walker
Disturbing, but not in a good way.
I don't know who can find this movie erotic. Ten minutes into it I wanted to punch Mickey Rourke in the face and slap Kim Basinger upside the head for allowing herself to be so... Read more
Published on Nov 9 2003
Skip it and rent a porno
I expected to be pretty turned on after watching this movie, but I was apalled. This movie played on every male-female stereotype. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2003
favorite movie
The visual imagery is incredible. The script is well written, with the strength of male and female personalities nicely balanced. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2003 by lovermovie
Great movie
While not having seen the first 4 or 5 minutes of this movie, it is quite a piece of artwork. Yes, most people recognize this movie for its complete roll on of sex scenes, and... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003 by G
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