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Under the Skin

Starring: Samantha Morton, Claire Rushbrook Director: Carine Adler MPAA Rating: UNRATED
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Featuring vertiginous handheld camera work with lurid colors and unsettling imagery, Under the Skin is a visceral film that is not particularly enjoyable to watch. Much of the movie is devoted to the emotional turmoil and suffering of Iris (Samantha Morton), who copes with grief over her mother's death and an erosion of her own sense of self by engaging in degrading sexual liaisons. The film seems to equate her sexual promiscuity with lack of self-respect and includes several sex scenes that are more depressing than erotic; one of her lovers urinates on her and we even see footage of her sexual activity juxtaposed with her mother's cremation. There isn't much fun in the voyeurism of watching this type of sordid sex, and the overly schematic plot seems, at times, like an endless parade of humiliation and abuse. However, the actors are so good that they provide a sense of coherence to the film. Samantha Morton gives a complex, emotionally naked performance as Iris that conveys her sweetness, vulnerability, and deep sense of longing as well as her compulsiveness, self-loathing, and occasional cruelty. Whether she's having phone sex or singing "Alone Again (Naturally)" at a nightclub, Morton manages to communicate a wealth of insight into Iris without ever stepping out of character or trying too hard to make her seem sympathetic. Claire Rushbrook is also excellent in a less ostentatious role; she conveys the complicated mixture of feelings that motivate Rose's behavior, including a need to feel in control as well as genuine love for her sister. Rita Tushingham is also good in a supporting role as their mother, and while some of the male roles aren't fleshed out, the actresses make the film worth watching. ~ Todd Kristel, All Movie Guide

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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkeable debut from Samantha Morton, July 2 2001
By Gordon Skene "obilix@aol.com" (Los Angeles, CA. United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Under the Skin (VHS Tape)
Emotionally wrenching, gripping, highly charged, yet thoroughly engaging film featuring the debut performance of Samantha Morton. Credit must also go to Carine Adler, the director who displayed a wonderful sense of restraint and pacing and was able to fully explore the complexities of Morton's character (as well as everyone else) without having to lapse into stereotype or broad-strokes. This film is everything a film such as "Girl Interrupted" wasn't. Quite simply, everyone is laid out in three dimensions and it's up to the audience to decide who is right or not. I was completely gripped by this film and left it feeling a sense of release and satisfaction to having witnessed it. Clearly, if directors like Adler continue their fine work, and actors like Samantha Morton (as likewise, the rest of the cast) continue doing projects like this, we're in for a very rewarding period of film making. Rita Tushingham is, as always, a pleasure to see work - although she has a small part, it is by no means wasted. Hers is a riveting presence and she sets the tone for the action to follow. This movie fairly bursts with energy while at the same time showing incredible restraint. In short, it is brilliant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkeable debut from Samantha Morton, July 2 2001
By Gordon Skene "obilix@aol.com" (Los Angeles, CA. United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Under the Skin (VHS Tape)
Emotionally wrenching, gripping, highly charged, yet thoroughly engaging film featuring the debut performance of Samantha Morton. Credit must also go to Carine Adler, the director who displayed a wonderful sense of restraint and pacing and was able to fully explore the complexities of Morton's character (as well as everyone else) without having to lapse into ... or broad-strokes. This film is everything a film such as "Girl Interrupted" wasn't. Quite simply, everyone is laid out in three dimensions and it's up to the audience to decide who is right or not. I was completely gripped by this film and left it feeling a sense of release and satisfaction to having witnessed it. Clearly, if directors like Adler continue their fine work, and actors like Samantha Morton (as likewise, the rest of the cast) continue doing projects like this, we're in for a very rewarding period of film making. Rita Tushingham is, as always, a pleasure to see work - although she has a small part, it is by no means wasted. Hers is a riveting presence and she sets the tone for the action to follow. This movie fairly bursts with energy while at the same time showing incredible restraint. In short, it is brilliant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars empire, Jan 16 2001
By jo jo (seattle) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Under the Skin (VHS Tape)
i recently saw this film on testerrial tv at 1 in the morning, and im glad i stayed up for it. the story follows two sisters who have recently lost their mother and the very different ways they deal with it. samantha morton's character decides to go on a number of short and violent affairs with a whole line of bastards, with dark but entertaining results.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping "Under the Skin" gets Under your Skin
Samantha Morton (Woody Allen's "Sweet and Lowdown" with Sean Penn) gives and mesmerizing performance about a woman who, unable to handle her mother's death, goes on a... Read more
Published on Sep 22 1999

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