"[8] Dino De Laurentiis, the executive producer on Assassins, offered to finance Bound and his company produced it, giving them "free rein" with regard to the story. [19] The film was nominated for the prestigious Grand Prix of the Belgian Syndicate of Cinema Critics. Film producer Joel Silver has said that after working as scriptwriters on Assassins, the Wachowskis made Bound as an "audition piece" to prove that they knew what to do on a movie set. A trust so deep it cuts both ways. It's pure cinema, spread over several genres. [3] It closed after three weeks. According to Bright, the more subtle lesbian themes of the film were noticed and appreciated at the LGBT film festival screenings.[9]. [37][38] At the 1997 Fantasporto festival in Portugal, the Wachowskis were awarded the International Fantasy Film Award for best film, and Jennifer Tilly picked up the award for best actress. [28] Pantoliano was described as "a lot of fun" and having the "trickiest scenes in the movie". Unable to find the money at Johnnie's apartment, Caesar telephones Mickey, a mob buddy, telling him that Gino has yet to arrive. [8] The part of Violet was expected to go to Linda Hamilton, and Jennifer Tilly read for the part of Corky. In order to get a career-altering promotion she's forced to team up with advertising campaign 'fixer' Max, who has a completely different take on the Holidays. Driven by love and the gospel, they undertake a hazardous journey to rescue their captive brother. 0 of 1 people found this review helpful. In a scene between Corky and Caesar, near the end of the film, Gershon struck a gun from Joe Pantoliano's hand so violently, that she required stitches. Using her newly awakened sexual prowess, she finally takes charge of her own life. Remember wishing you could tie your little sister up? [12], Very little improvisation took place during the filming due to the directors' extensive planning and clear vision for the film. With Charisma Carpenter, Bryce Draper, Morgan Obenreder, Michael Monks. Renowned Scottish Rock Band Runrig has climbed aboard the Scottish Road Movie Journey Bound. The power of Christianity and the Gospel is shown throughout the movie. [16] It was rated R in Australia, R18 in New Zealand and 18 in the United Kingdom. Upset by the violence, Violet seeks solace from Corky. Check out our favorite stills from shows you can stream now on Paramount +. Edit. After staying with a friend, one family's pets start to worry that their owners are in danger and brave the Sierra mountains to rescue them. Elle's plans for Christmas reunion are thwarted by work. "Bound" is one of those movies that works you up, wrings you out and leaves you gasping. After discovering Corky and Violet stole the money, Caesar ties them up, threatens to torture them, and demands to know where it is. She loved the role and was looking forward to playing a character very different from previous parts in her career. Angry at Johnnie for killing Shelly in a fit of rage and splattering blood everywhere, Caesar proceeds to wash, iron and hang the money to dry. [9] The directors' budget for songs was small; they had wanted to use "The Girl from Ipanema" and Frank Sinatra songs, but could not afford to. Grace's struggle for survival is made more complicated by her troubled past. She finds help and love from Michael Kilpatrick, who works for the developer. It's a caper movie, a gangster movie, a sex movie and a slapstick comedy. Conversely, Lana Wachowski has said Joel "made that up." He reminds all of them about the Christmas spirit and the value of community. [41] It was released on Region 2 DVD on August 25, 2003, by Pathé featuring original theatrical trailers, audio commentary by the directors and stars, cast and crew biographies and a production featurette. Jenna (Merritt Patterson) and Charlie (Jack Turner) found love in Ireland but their dreams drove them apart. [29] Critics noted resemblances to the films of Quentin Tarantino and Alfred Hitchcock. Disappointed by the lack of description in the sex scenes, she offered to be a sex consultant for the film, and they accepted. Directed by Jared Cohn. I watch this movie simply to see if I would find it good; because you can't know if a movie is good until you watch it, genius. [42] Its Region 4 DVD release, distributed by Reel and featuring an audio commentary, came on August 14, 2006. [40], Bound was released on Region 1 DVD on November 12, 1997 by Republic Pictures. [15] Pope was heavily involved in creating the visual noir style of the film. Disc 1: Features the full-length, 2-hour movie plus an additional 90-minute Bible study. Read our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're watching in March, including "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," Boss Level, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. The daughter of a wealthy real estate broker falls in love with a younger man, who introduces her to B&D and S&M. Barry Kivel was injured, when his head was banged against a toilet, in the scene where Shelly was violently beaten in Caesar's bathroom. [9] When she is with Corky, Violet can drop the act and talk at a more natural pitch. [4] Marjorie Baumgarten writing for The Austin Chronicle called it an impressive debut saying that the Wachowskis have "style to burn". When Claire (Erin Cahill) goes home to save her dad's (Gregory Harrison) annual Fall Fest on her family's pumpkin farm, sparks fly with an old rival - the opposing lawyer (Trevor Donovan) she now faces in court. Looking for something new to add to your Watchlist? Rating: This movie is not rated. The daughter of a wealthy real estate broker falls in love with a younger man, who introduces her to B&D and S&M. Bound was the first film directed by the Wachowskis, and they took inspiration from Billy Wilder to tell a noir story filled with sex and violence. They say that the film is about "the boxes people make of their lives", that it is not only gay people who "live in closets". Later, Mickey, who believes Violet's story, tells her that he will find Caesar. Knowing that Caesar will bring the nearly $2 million that Shelly embezzled back to the apartment, the two women hatch a scheme to steal the money. As of July 2012[update], its all-time ranking for LGBT-related films is 59. In order to escape her drug dealing abusive stepfather, a young introvert flees to NYC. Now, shes hot and all grown up and she likes that kind of thing! [8] Violet is trapped in her life with Caesar, and in the first scene, Corky is literally inside Violet's closet, bound and gagged by Caesar. [3] According to Box Office Mojo, it ranked at 161 for all films released in the United States in 1996, and at 74 for R-rated films released that year. The Wachowskis themselves claim they "decided simply to focus on making their own directorial debut." [17], Bound grossed $3,802,260 in the United States and $3,209,057 from other territories, for a worldwide total of $7,011,317. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [9] The main sex scene, set in Corky's apartment, was filmed in one long shot. They go to Corky's apartment and have sex. Suspicious, Caesar will check the briefcase, find the money gone, and assume Johnnie has taken it. [10] When the part of Violet became available, and Gina Gershon came in to read for Corky, Tilly agreed that Gershon would make a better Corky. [9], The Wachowskis asked Joe Pantoliano to watch John Huston's The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and to focus on Humphrey Bogart's character in order to portray Caesar's paranoia. Bound is a 1996 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by the Wachowskis[a] in their feature film directorial debut. (2015). Homeward Bound:The Incredible Journey (Sandowkm Style) Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey(Kaelyn.Isabella Productions Style) Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (JimmyandFriends Style) They wanted to define all of Bound's characters by the "sort of trap that they were making out of their lives". Stephanie Nichols takes over the Christmas Shop, but a property developer has bought the building and is terminating the retail leases. Subsequently, cinematographer Bill Pope was hired, who knew "a bunch of cheap guys" who would be willing to work within the budget. Detractors of the film found its plot superficial and criticized the violence as excessive. Bound's more titillating elements attracted attention, but it's the stylish direction, solid performances, and entertaining neo-noir caper plot that make it worth a watch. [4][29] Some critics described their onscreen relationship as unbelievable and unsympathetic. It opened in U.S. theaters on October 4, 1996 distributed by Gramercy Pictures, showing in 261 theaters. Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski. The acting is exceptionally bad and the story is garbage. However, the girls make up in the end via a strap-on session. Bound is a 1996 crime thriller film about two women, Corky and Violet, who attempt to steal $2 million from the mafia. The site's consensus reads: "Bound's more titillating elements attracted attention, but it's the stylish direction, solid performances, and entertaining neo-noir caper plot that make it worth a watch". Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Synopsis: Three pets (Chance, a young dog unfamiliar with the world; Shadow, an aging, wise dog; and Sassy, a snobby cat) … [9] Although it was intended to be a closed set, there were actually many people present, moving the walls of the set in order to allow full movement of the camera around the actors. [20] In particular, similarities were drawn between Bound and the Coen Brothers' first film, 1984 neo-noir Blood Simple. [21][25] Gershon was seen to have made a comeback after her role in the less well received 1995 film Showgirls. [2], The Wachowskis struggled to cast the roles of Violet and Corky, seemingly because of the lesbian content of the film. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. A woman faces deadly consequences for abandoning her loving relationship with her boyfriend to pursue exciting sexual scenarios with a mysterious celebrity mountaineer. Violet (Jennifer Tilly), who longs to escape her relationship with her mafioso boyfriend Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), enters into a clandestine affair with alluring ex-con Corky (Gina Gershon), and the two women hatch a scheme to steal $2 million of Mafia money. [22][30], Bound was praised for being perhaps the first mainstream film to have a lesbian relationship at its heart without homosexuality being central to the plot. When Michelle explores BDSM with a younger man, she discovers the nature of power, in and out of the bedroom, despite trouble at home and at work. Few actresses were interested. Violet arrives and holds Caesar at gunpoint; she informs him Mickey is on his way and that he should run while he can. [35] The sex scenes, described as explicit and steamy, were admired for being tasteful, discreet and realistic. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Was this review helpful to you? Bound 1996. Plot. [9] This scene is echoed later in the film when Violet says "I had this image of you inside of me..."[9] This theme of being trapped is exacerbated by the claustrophobic feeling created by the fact that most of the film takes place in Violet and Casear's apartment, or the apartment next door where Corky is working. Financed by Dino De Laurentiis, the film was made on a tight budget with the help of frugal crew members including cinematographer Bill Pope. A reality TV star leaves Hollywood and finds herself in Amish country where she must decide between staying in her newfound reality or returning to her old one. [24][30][31], Janet Maslin for The New York Times said that the grisly violence in Bound would likely limit its audience and Ebert said that its shocking violence would offend some audiences. "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" is a movie frankly designed for kids, and yet it has a certain craftsmanship and an undeniable charm, and if you find yourself watching it with a child you may end up liking it almost as much. on Kickstarter! 257 talking about this. When Caesar refuses, Violet kills him. This FAQ is empty. [9] Both Gershon and Tilly were nervous about the sex scenes, and prepared for filming by drinking tequila. [9] The MPAA were most concerned with the images of what Lana Wachowski called "hand-sex". Two teens...a rugged old guardian. To achieve that rating, the directors had to cut part of the first sex scene between Corky and Violet. Porn was old hat by the '40s. Category page. She gets revenge by having the brunette bound and whipped, then she has wild sex with the guy. "[25] Other critics were less concerned, calling the violence "comically excessive" and "Tarantino-like". At its core, BOUND is about family, survival, and forgiveness, a story our divided country needs right now! Bound was the stunning 1996 debut of writers & directors The Wachowski Brothers that didn't do that great of business at the box office due to a limited release but wound on … Corky waits next-door with the money while Gino and Johnnie arrive. 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[9] Bright describes it as a movie that is "wet" (feminine) as opposed to "hard" (masculine). After discovering that her three best friends and her husband are plotting to murder her and steal her family fortune, Gloria, an otherwise kind-hearted housewife and mother of two, unfolds... See full summary ». Samantha returns home for her town's winter festival to celebrate her father's retirement from coaching. Runrig, formed in 1973 by brothers Calum and Rory Macdonald has long been an iconic presence on the Celtic rock scene with hits such as Loch Lomond, The Cutter and Dance Called America. Using her newly awakened sexual prowess, she finally takes charge of her own life. [43], The score, composed by Don Davis, was given a promotional release on November 25, 1997 by Super Tracks Music Group, but has never been released commercially. Violet will then return with the scotch and tell Caesar that she just saw Johnnie leave. [4][26] Some critics said that the violent behavior of the characters had no moral justification. "[6] They had the idea to write a story about how one might see a woman on the street and make assumptions about her sexuality, but how those assumptions might be wrong. Violet admits she dropped the earring on purpose and starts to seduce Corky. After a tragic accident Grace is lost and alone in the Smoky Mountains. After Johnnie flirts with Violet and taunts him, Caesar pulls out a gun and tells Gino that his son stole the money. [4][36], Bound won the Grand Jury Award—Honorable Mention at the 1996 L.A. Outfest, and in the same year won an Honorable Mention at the Stockholm International Film Festival. [9] The four songs used in the film were not included on the score release. [9] Another is the repeated use of water as a symbolic motif to represent women, present for example when Corky is retrieving Violet's earring from the sink. [4] Tilly's performance was compared to her Academy Award-nominated part in Bullets Over Broadway. [9] Gershon's role was influenced by James Dean, Marlon Brando and Clint Eastwood. With what is shown you can read between the lines. Her hopes for a quiet visit are dashed when she discovers NFL quarterback and high school sweetheart Jake is also there. Corky, a tough female ex-convict working on an apartment renovation in a Chicago building, meets a couple living next door, Caesar, a paranoid mobster, and Violet, his seductive girlfriend, who is immediately attracted to her. [7], When executives at some studios read the script, they told the Wachowskis that if they changed the character of Corky to that of a man, they would be interested. [20] McCarthy, who called the central relationship between the two women unbelievable and unsympathetic, said "just because Violet and Corky fall for each other doesn't mean they somehow fall into a privileged state of grace in which vile behavior can be forgiven. The next morning, Violet tells Corky that Caesar is a money launderer for the Mafia and they have been together for five years. Tough ex-con Corky and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caesar. She used to be so annoying. [10] Gina Gershon suggested Joe Pantoliano to the Wachowskis for the part of Caesar. Disc 2: Is a copy of the Searching for Truth DVD, specially marked as Bonus Material. The directors initially struggled to cast the lesbian characters of Violet and Corky before securing Tilly and Gershon. Later, Violet overhears Caesar and his mob associates beating and torturing Shelly, a man who has been skimming money from the business. Five years later, they reunite and Jenna has to decide where her heart belongs - back home or in the Emerald Isle. In the scene where Corky and Violet plan the theft, he chose to give Corky a cat-like quality, by supplying a "swishing" sound each time she walked past the camera. Jennifer Tilly says that whenever Violet is talking to men, her voice becomes high-pitched and "girly"—making her seem vulnerable and ensuring she is taken care of. Add the first question. [2] Conversely, Lana Wachowski has said Joel "made that up." [3], The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave it a positive rating of 89% based on 44 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.8/10. #bound (1996) #bound movie #lgbtq movies #wlw #girls who like girls #the wachowski sisters #mygifs #aka my favorite movie #i dont know how to tag things yet let me live 151 notes wlwrecommendations Bound is a 2015 American erotic romantic thriller drama film written and directed by Jared Cohn and starring Charisma Carpenter and Daniel Baldwin. [10][12] She describes it as the best role she had ever had. Corky tells Caesar she has hidden the money in the next-door apartment and he goes to retrieve it. The film won several festival awards. While Caesar is gone, Violet deliberately drops an earring down the sink; the building owner sends Corky to retrieve it. They are interrupted by Caesar's arrival and Corky returns to work. [9], Susie Bright described some of the specifically lesbian themes of the film. [9] The film's budget was $6 million. [14], Bound was filmed over a thirty-eight day period, in Santa Monica, California. Charisma Carpenter stars in the Asylum knockoff film Bound. Greg Tull is raising funds for "Bound" the Movie - Fun. [31][32] Despite the presence of "unapologetically gay" lead character Corky, it is not commonly considered a "lesbian movie". Ebert said that Gershon and Tilly were electric together, and Frazer said that he would have liked to have seen more of their love story. The official home page of Hellbound the Movie - The official web site of the feature-length documentary that explores the modern debate over the doctrine of hell. It's not often you think of "The Last Seduction" and the Marx Brothers during the same film, but I did during this one--and I also thought about "Blood Simple" and Woody Allen.