“Lovelace 2013” is a biographical drama about the life of Linda Lovelace, famous for her role in the adult film “Deep Throat.” It chronicles her rise to fame as well as the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband. The movie is a dark look into the seedy world of adult entertainment and serves as a cautionary tale about the cost of fame. Ultimately, it shows that behind every smile there can be hidden pain and that things are not always what they seem.
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Review
It was a bright, sunny day in the year 1972 when a certain Linda Lovelace stepped into the limelight. The paparazzi and the public alike were smitten with her innocent charms and shining smile. She had a certain spark that caught everyone’s attention, but little did they know what the dark side of this fame entailed.
One may wonder who Linda Lovelace was. Was she an actress? A singer? A model? Linda Lovelace was none of these things, but she was famous for something that would make even the most hardened soul gasp – pornography.
The movie “Lovelace,” directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, tells her story. It chronicles how she became an unwitting pawn in a game where the stakes were too high for anyone to comprehend.
The movie is based on Eric Danville’s book “The Complete Linda Lovelace,” which delves deep into her life story. Amanda Seyfried stars as Linda, bringing to life both her journey and trials with aplomb.
At first glance, “Lovelace” seems like just another biopic about someone famous who becomes consumed by their own success. But it is so much more than that.
The movie highlights the role of patriarchy and misogyny in influencing women’s choices in an era when women were still fighting for their rights. The scene where Linda is forced to perform fellatio at gunpoint by her abusive husband Chuck Traynor (Peter Sarsgaard) is particularly harrowing.
Seyfried’s acting is top-notch as she portrays both sides of Linda – the fresh-faced girl next door who enters into porn with dreams of freedom and later, as a survivor who realises how she was exploited and used by those around her.
The film also features an incredible cast that includes Sharon Stone as Dorthy Boreman (Linda’s mother), James Franco as Hugh Hefner (founder of Playboy magazine), and Debie Mazar, Chloë Sevigny, Juno Temple, and Hank Azaria in supporting roles.
The score of the movie is noteworthy too. Stephen Trask’s music blends seamlessly with the scenes, creating an ambiance that enhances the narrative’s pace.
The film received critical acclaim upon its release. Roger Ebert called it “a thoughtful and well-made movie that asks us to look again at a woman who had been retrospectively reduced to an iconic punchline.” The New York Times praised Seyfried and Sarsgaard for their performances, calling them “riveting.”
However, ‘Lovelace’ has come under criticism for deviating from Linda’s actual story. Her role within the porn industry was far less innocent than portrayed in the movie. Contrary to what the movie shows, Linda did not enter into pornography willingly but rather was forced to do so by her husband.
Regardless of how true-to-life it is, ‘Lovelace’ raises questions about how easily women are used as objects for others’ gains.
All in all, ‘Lovelace’ is a thought-provoking yet entertaining piece of cinema that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the life of an exploited icon. It’s a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the porn industry or how women navigate societal expectations.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 92
- Release : 2013-08-08
- Genre : Drama
- Cast : Amanda Seyfried as Linda Lovelace, Sharon Stone as Dorothy Boreman, Peter Sarsgaard as Chuck Traynor, Hank Azaria as Jerry Damiano, Wes Bentley as Thomas – Photographer
- Crew : Peter Sarsgaard as Executive Producer, Robert Dalva as Editor, Kerry Barden as Casting, Eric Alan Edwards as Director of Photography, Karyn Wagner as Costume Design
- Popularity 20.906
- Budget : $10,000,000
- Revenue : $1,585,582
- Company : Helios-Filmproduktion, Animus Films, Millennium Media
- Summary : Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.
- Tagline : The truth goes deeper than you think.
