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Boxing Helena (1993) 4.2
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Metascore: 26/100
Reviews: 110 user | 28 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com A surgeon becomes obsessed with the seductive woman he once had an affair with. Refusing to accept that she has moved on, he amputates her limbs and holds her captive in his mansion. Director:Jennifer Chambers Lynch |
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Patricia
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Uncle Charlie
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Storyline
A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once ditched him. Unable to come to terms with life without her, he tries to convince her that they need each other. She has other ideas, but an horrific accident leaves her at his mercy. The plot is bizarre and perhaps sick at times, ending abruptly and with a twist. Written by Rob Hartill
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huis clos | sexual abuse | dismemberment | nudity | kidnapper kidnapped relationship |Taglines:
A deep, dark obsession that bares a woman's body and a man's soul. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R on appeal for two scenes of strong sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 September 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dobozba zárt szerelem See more »Box Office
Gross:
$1,796,389 (USA)Company Credits
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Doctor Nick Cavanaugh: [mesmerized] She's... Helena.
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Quando Men Vo
Written by Giacomo Puccini
Courtesy of LaserLight Digital
By Arrangement with Sounds of Film
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The composition of the movie's promotional poster is a recreation of figure artist Ruth Bernhard's 1962 photograph, "In the Box (Horizontal)." The original is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. See more »Goofs
The main character has an English accent, even though neither of his parents (both of whom are heard speaking) do, the story takes place in America, and it is implied that he grew up there as well. See more »Quotes
Russell: [watching Helena bathe in the fountain] Who is she?Doctor Nick Cavanaugh: [mesmerized] She's... Helena.
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"LA BOHEME"Quando Men Vo
Written by Giacomo Puccini
Courtesy of LaserLight Digital
By Arrangement with Sounds of Film
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Boxing Helena is a highly controversial film about a man's sexual obsession.
Kim Basinger was initially offered to act as Helena, but she declined because she believed it was degrading to women. However, we should decide for ourselves what our own opinions are.
It appears to be more degrading to men. Nick is obsessive, Ray is the typical slob, the other men are more or less submissive or weak. Aside from the relatively poor cinematography, the film conveys a side of life that many film makers seek to avoid, and for this it should be given credit.