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Release Date:
24 October 2003 (UK) moreTagline:
There's no room for honesty in a healthy relationship...Plot:
Three friends begin a dangerous three-way relationship that spirals out of control, leading to dire consequences that haunt them ten years later. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Girls just wanna have fun! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mark Ruffalo | ... | Coles | |
| Maya Stange | ... | Sam | |
| Kathleen Robertson | ... | Thea | |
| Kel O'Neill | ... | Sid | |
| Ben Tolpin | ... | Guy at College Party | |
| William Keeler | ... | Boss | |
| Paula Roth | ... | Mom | |
| Lee Cobb | ... | Stepfather | |
| Zach Shaffer | ... | Nick | |
| John A. MacKay | ... | Mitchell | |
| Tommy Nohilly | ... | Undercover Cop | |
| Jeff Ward | ... | Stunt Cop #1 | |
| Keith Siglinger | ... | Stunt Cop #2 | |
| Evan Neumann | ... | Guy Who Asks for His $ Back (as Evan Neuman) | |
| Petra Wright | ... | Claire |
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Rated R for sexuality, language, and brief drug use.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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A married couple that director Austin Chick knew were so affected by the emotional repercussions of their friend's film that they started divorce proceedings shortly after seeing it. moreQuotes:
Coles: I was kinda looking forward to just hanging out and doing nothing.Sam: But we can do that any night.
Coles: Yeah, but the thing is we don't.
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Love Lies Bleeding moreFAQ
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Austin Chick has done wonders with "XX/XY". It's almost as though he is working in solving a mathematical equation. In the process, he makes us follow the three principals, Coles, Maya and Thea throughout almost ten years to see what become of the characters. Mr. Chick is a film maker in tune with young people, their language, their interplay, and their sexual discoveries.
In securing the services of Mark Ruffalo for the pivotal role of Coles, the director is blessed as well with wonderful performances all around. Mr. Ruffalo has become one of the best actors working in the American cinema. He always bring such an intensity to everything he does, but in a subtle and quiet way. We always know what's going on with this man because he expresses everything with gestures that are always right. There's never a moment wrong in Mr. Ruffalo's portrayal of Coles.
The story begins in 1993 as the original friends, Coles, Thea and Maya explore their sexual awakenings in unorthodox ways. Coles is the man who lusts after both room mates, but it's obvious that Maya is the one that gets the best of him until their separation.
As the story turns to the present time. We see Coles in a relationship with Claire, the 'together' young woman who seems secure enough with Coles never to pressure him into a marriage, because she feels he is committed to staying with her. Their life together suddenly takes a spin with the reemergence of Maya, who has been away in London all these years. Her presence unravels Coles to the point of betrayal to Claire. It is Claire who gets the last laugh as she confronts Coles to tell him how ahead of the game she really is.
The last scene is enigmatic. We watch Coles and Claire standing by the door. Coles is trying to hold it open, but Claire succeeds in closing it, and as a chapter in their relationship has ended.
The two principals, Maya Strange, as Sam, and Kathleen Robertson, as Thea, are excellent as the college girls that love to have fun. However, one has a feeling that it's Petra Wright, who plays Claire, that gives the strongest performance. Ms. Wright has a luminous aura about her; she overshadows the others. One realizes that Coles needs her and she loves him.
Bravo to Austin Chick for a job well done.