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The Blood Oranges (1997)
Released By: Trimark   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Trimark
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Philip Haas
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Charles Dance, Sheryl Lee
Published ID: 106344
UPC: 031398708636,
Plot: In this erotic drama, a couple who have devoted themselves to sexual freedom discover that their open relationship may have led them into dangerous waters. Fiona (Sheryl Lee) and Cyril (Charles Dance) are a married couple with an open relationship; they allow each other to pursue erotic pleasures with other partners at will, and they're eager to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves as they vacation in Italy. While in town, they meet Hugh (Colin Lane), a photographer travelling with his wife Catherine (Laila Robins) and their children. Fiona and Cyril discover that Hugh likes to photograph nude couples, and they eagerly invite him along for some fun and games at their rented villa, with blood oranges scattered around the floor. Before long, Fiona and Cyril discover that Hugh has a secret they never counted on. Based on a novel by John Hawkes, Blood Oranges has rather ornate dialogue that earned it some unintended laughs in its early screenings, especially when Cyril uses his favorite euphemism for having sex, Tasting the love lunch. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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For Twin Peaks & Sheryl Lee fans
Added 12/22/2008

I bought it on VHS recently for a buck and it's mainly worth watching for Sheryl Lee (Fiona) who played Laura Palmer on David Lynch's Twin Peaks. She plays a very sensual, similar character to Palmer in this 1997 film. I enjoyed the soundtrack by Angelo Badalamenti whose score resembles his compositions on Twin Peaks. The best musical score is during the main credits at the beginning, it's haunting and beautiful. Other than that the plot is not that great, I found myself forwarding a couple of times. Again, Sheryl is alluring in the movie, you won't be disappointed.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Not hot
Added 7/21/2008

This is not a film that will turn most people on... It is focused on hippies and their perspective, which at times bombs on Christianity. It is an odd movie mixing sexuality with perversion. Not the worst I've seen, but in the lower 25%
1 out of 5 people found this helpful.
A Waste of Time Indeed . . .
Added 5/21/2007

I find Charles Dance to be an interesting actor, but truly this is one of the dumbest films I've seen in years. My time would have been better spent outside washing my truck. You get a better sense of love, romance, and sex from an episode of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND.
0 out of 3 people found this helpful.
A Rich Delight!
Added 7/16/2006

I lush film of great intensity and subtlty. The relationships are intricate, and developed with admirable depth, particularly the character portrayed by Charles Dance, who combines passion with warmth, sensitivity and whimsy, and reveals the inner thoughts of the character to the audience with convincing candor- enough, but not TOO MUCH! A visual delight- a memorable adventure!!!
1 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Waste of Time
Added 6/19/2005

Two couples come together in a romantic sort of Tuscan setting and have off-camera sex. Hijinks follow. All four characters are thin and uninteresting, so the "climax" just leaves the viewer uninterested and wishing there were something more to the film. The visuals, the countryside and buildings, are sort of catchy, but the characters and plot are hollow. Two good hours wasted.
0 out of 5 people found this helpful.
For Twin Peaks & Sheryl Lee fans
Added 12/22/2008

I bought it on VHS recently for a buck and it's mainly worth watching for Sheryl Lee (Fiona) who played Laura Palmer on David Lynch's Twin Peaks. She plays a very sensual, similar character to Palmer in this 1997 film. I enjoyed the soundtrack by Angelo Badalamenti whose score resembles his compositions on Twin Peaks. The best musical score is during the main credits at the beginning, it's haunting and beautiful. Other than that the plot is not that great, I found myself forwarding a couple of times. Again, Sheryl is alluring in the movie, you won't be disappointed.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Not hot
Added 7/21/2008

This is not a film that will turn most people on... It is focused on hippies and their perspective, which at times bombs on Christianity. It is an odd movie mixing sexuality with perversion. Not the worst I've seen, but in the lower 25%
1 out of 5 people found this helpful.
A Waste of Time Indeed . . .
Added 5/21/2007

I find Charles Dance to be an interesting actor, but truly this is one of the dumbest films I've seen in years. My time would have been better spent outside washing my truck. You get a better sense of love, romance, and sex from an episode of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND.
0 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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