French writer and director Jean-Jacques Beineix followed his breakthrough debut with this yarn that almost derailed his career before it started. A man haunted by his sister's suicide searches for the rapist until he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman. Poorly written and even more poorly directed where nothing makes sense, Beineix aimed for style which is also misplaced in the worst possible sense that leaves a bitter aftertaste. It's an exploitative and trashy exercise that attracted a talented cast and crew who couldn't save it. The cast includes Gérard Depardieu, Nastassja Kinski, Victoria Abril and Dominique Pinon. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The Moon in the Gutter
French writer and director Jean-Jacques Beineix followed his breakthrough debut with this yarn that almost derailed his career before it started. A man haunted by his sister's suicide searches for the rapist until he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman. Poorly written and even more poorly directed where nothing makes sense, Beineix aimed for style which is also misplaced in the worst possible sense that leaves a bitter aftertaste. It's an exploitative and trashy exercise that attracted a talented cast and crew who couldn't save it. The cast includes Gérard Depardieu, Nastassja Kinski, Victoria Abril and Dominique Pinon. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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