Title: A good film with great character acting
Review: The storyline is interesting to say the least. Young girl with obvious self-esteem problems and a penchant for enjoying pain meets older man who suffers from OCD and other 'issues'. Spader is famous for acting in this fringe, artsy movies. He does not disappoint in this film. We are drawn into his character from the beginning. As the film progresses, we begin to better understand the neurosis and what it is he seeks. The newcomer, Maggie G., has a breakthrough performance. The movie opens on a sad, pathetic looking girl and ends with a strong, assertive woman who is beautiful and knows what she wants.As with any relationship of this type, from the outside we see the dominant as being in charge. But looking closer and some of Maggie's characters actions at the end of the film, we see the submissive is actually pulling the strings - getting what she wants and needs out of the relationship.All in all, a fine film. We scripted, directed and acted.
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