Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion Review

This movie is a must see for any film lover. It is such an amazing piece of work, granted it is dated with that look of the 80's that will make many cringe or laugh out loud.Regardless that is part of the allure of the film as it draws you into the world of the three main characters. The subject matter is just as topical now as it was then, maybe even more so with the advent of the internet, reality television and our addiction to voyeurism and pornography.
There are many layers to this film, Ken Russel's direction, the cinematography,the screen play, the score, which is even more advant garde seeing it so many years after it was first made, and of coarse the actors. If you are fans of Kathleen Turner and Anthony Perkins, and who isn't?, then you will be blown away.
This is easily Kathleen's best film work and really no other American actress has ever shown such intimacy and duality in the sexuality of her character, it is compelling, enthralling and heart breaking.Plus you feel a connection to her because of her vulnerability that she develops as the movie unfolds.Finally her comedic timing is hilarious, yes there are plenty of laugh out scenes in this film too.

As for Mr. Perkins he is just off the charts and in many ways this is such an honest and raw performance for him, I mean he confronts so many social taboos in his character, that he becomes the mirror for the hypocrisy of sexuality in modern American society. It is more worth considering that for Anthony, and the life he lived, this makes his portrayal even more personal and a highlight of his career.
The commentary with Ken is awesome, it is too bad he could not stay for the entire film. The sordid tale of a sinister street-corner preacher & his affair with a stunningly beautiful prostitute. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 04/07/2009 Starring: Kathleen Turner Annie Potts Director: Ken Russell