Yes, Phil. We all aren't cover girls. I know I'm not. Beauty is more than skin deep and although she doesn't have classical beauty, her face exudes depth. And the whipping scenes (severe) are breathtaking. I think that an actress such as Gainsbourg is better suited to the role than someone with the appearance of a covergirl. Her character seeks out punishment for perhaps some of the same fundamental reason that many of us do. The movie--all 4 hours of it--painstakingly takes us through her life, trying to give us a glimpse into what brought her to that juncture. The movie is disturbing but erotic as can be and I'm glad I watched it all. |