The movie is also known uder the title Tied up . This movie seems to be a blend of Basic Instinct and 8MM . It's based on a book , but from what I've heard only very loosely. The movie is set in 1977 , but why exactly ? ? It could have easily been set in the present day with absolutely no changes to the plot. I don't know , maybe the moviemakers wanted to feel original or something.
There are two good things in this movie. The snow covered Toronto is a really good location that helps to create a dark mood. Also the acting of Dolph Lundgren and Danielle Brett is REALLY solid. Especially Dolph shows here that he has got a reasonable talent and you start to wonder what if he played in better movies with better roles ? He deserves more credit for his acting skills. Also I respect that he wanted to do something different than action movie - an erotic thriller where the action is non-existent.
Unfortunately that's the end of good things. There is a horrible performance by Victor Pedtrchenko who plays Polish (?) pimp. The movie feels too long , despite being only 94 minutes long. There are several parts of the movie where it seems that footage is missing. The solution to the mystery is obvious for anyone with half of brain. Ironically , the plot itself either drags in places (the investigation of the brother's employer) or is incomprehensible. Character motivations are confusing. There is no sense of suspense. The story is campy and feels like it belongs more to a porn movie than serious thriller. The film is needlessly gory and ridiculous. How anyone could take this stuff seriously ? It's not sexy and often unintentionally funny. It's unpleasant at best. A rather boring , over serious , cheap shock thriller.
I give it 1/10.
There are two good things in this movie. The snow covered Toronto is a really good location that helps to create a dark mood. Also the acting of Dolph Lundgren and Danielle Brett is REALLY solid. Especially Dolph shows here that he has got a reasonable talent and you start to wonder what if he played in better movies with better roles ? He deserves more credit for his acting skills. Also I respect that he wanted to do something different than action movie - an erotic thriller where the action is non-existent.
Unfortunately that's the end of good things. There is a horrible performance by Victor Pedtrchenko who plays Polish (?) pimp. The movie feels too long , despite being only 94 minutes long. There are several parts of the movie where it seems that footage is missing. The solution to the mystery is obvious for anyone with half of brain. Ironically , the plot itself either drags in places (the investigation of the brother's employer) or is incomprehensible. Character motivations are confusing. There is no sense of suspense. The story is campy and feels like it belongs more to a porn movie than serious thriller. The film is needlessly gory and ridiculous. How anyone could take this stuff seriously ? It's not sexy and often unintentionally funny. It's unpleasant at best. A rather boring , over serious , cheap shock thriller.
I give it 1/10.