Bandaged (2009) Reviews

• Beautifully strange and compelling

  Troy_VA2012-07-01

  I went into this movie thinking it would be in the same vein as the 1990 adaptation of "Misery" by Stephen King, but there's practically no resemblance at all, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Bandaged is essentially about a 17-year-old girl, Lucille (convincingly played by Janna Lisa Dombrowsky) who has been sheltered from the outside world by her over-protective father, Arthur (Hans Piesbergen), who just happens to be a skilled surgeon. Lucille loves poetry and wishes to be released from her "prison" to attend college and further her poetic studies but her father refuses. Feeling alone in her own home, Lucille attempts suicide but only succeeds in disfiguring herself. Enter Susanne Sachsse as forty-something nurse Joan Genova, who Arthur hires to be Lucille's convalescent aide and to assist him in reconstructing Lucille's scarred face. There is an immediate attraction between Lucille and her caregiver and the rest of the film tastefully explores the trials and tribulations of lesbianism, isolation, despair, cadaver experimentation, etc. in an isolated Gothic manor. All-in-all, Bandaged is a beautifully-filmed and very well-written movie with excellent acting from the entire cast.

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• A very strange romantic movie!

  Irishchatter2015-03-29

  I have to say, this movie had a very dark atmosphere to it. I mean it just gives you that vibe in which something will go wrong. I felt sorry for Lucille that she managed to hurt herself with dangerous medicine which would really burn you alive! I thought it was disgusting and gross when her scars were starting to open and it really goes to show how well done the makeup turned out. Whoever on the set did the makeup were excellent! It really would remind you of the TV series Nip/Tuck! Now we move on. I know I like romantic movies but with a nurse suppose to be looking after a burnt patient isn't really a good example of being professional. Yes it may be wonderful but really it's not a very good time or not a good relationship matter to do this funny business. I thought that Joan nurse pushed Lucille a little too hard really. I find that it's not ideal to be at that funny business with your patient. This movie was really interesting but can be pretty disturbing so be prepared!

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• Porn Chic

  angry1272011-01-21

  I was surprised at the very low score of this movie. It seemed like it would not warrant such a low score. I was proved wrong. The movie is basically a softcore porno. The character development and acting is on par with a porno. The writing and dialogue is on par with a porno. The cinematography is a small cut above a porno. The sex scenes are a cut below a porno. I could go into more depth on the reasoning behind those four statements, but it seems pointless to reenact the movie in my head. I'll just say that the dad in the movie acts cartoonishly evil. The nurse is very poorly developed and comes off as an implausible character. The daughter seems to have rapid changes in character shift for no apparent reason. And the other characters are essentially beside the point.

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• Something unique and so different than the usual

  karjens2016-04-27

  I stumbled across this movie and I'm glad I did. First of all this is so incredibly different than the usual clichéd lesbian tripe spewing from filmmakers. It was dark with hints of hope for Lucille to finally find her happiness. I thought the chemistry and passion between Lucille and Joan was wonderful and believable though I had to speculate to myself that Joan was reading Lucille's poetry and that is what spurred her feelings for the injured girl, leading to the first kiss. Ingrid and Arthur were wonderfully creepy and so well acted. I did have a few issues: I would have liked a little more exposition into the development of Joan's feelings for Lucille. Also, the music during the love scene was a peculiar choice, though as the scene ended I understood the choice. There was one scene with Joan and a cigarette, I'm still not sure what she was doing and quite honestly, I'm still not sure what happened at the end. I will also admit there were bits during the intimate scenes I'm not sure what the director was going for but I'd wish she'd stuck with just plain ol' passionate kissing but still I didn't find it "porn-ish". I believe there was an intent behind each shot. I also love that they made the effort to do this in English. (Personally I found the accents kind of hot. :-) ) Still I think if this had been spoken in German with English Subtitles may have captured more of the spirit of the film. All in all, I found this to be a beautifully acted and directed movie. It is well worth paying $2.99 to rent on Amazon. Especially if you're tired of the same old, dying lesbian or lesbian realizes she's really straight crap we usually get.

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