Crave
Crave

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Crave

2011
Movie
Adult · 18+
116 min
English

Two women deprived of sexual love finally can devour one another. Four sexually charged scenes of eight women all aching and waiting for the right moment to unleash their passionate affection for one another. They learn that sometimes you have to be spontaneous, and that the right moment is the moment you create for yourselves, and not the one that invites you into it because this about craving, not patience.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tom FordGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

In rural America, Virginia and her husband, a wealthy and detached businessman, struggle with their relationship and their place in the world. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet a charismatic young drifter, leading to unexpected connections and dark desires that consume them. The film explores themes of love, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships.

Critical Reception

Crave received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised its stylish direction, stunning visuals, and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors, some found the narrative to be slow-paced and emotionally distant. Audience reception was generally divided, with some appreciating its artistic merit and others finding it to be bleak and overly melancholic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with assured direction from Tom Ford.

  • Strong performances from the ensemble cast, especially Carell, Moore, and Gosling.

  • Some critics found the film's pacing to be uneven and its emotional impact lacking.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's aesthetic appeal and the performances, with many highlighting the compelling on-screen chemistry between the leads. However, a portion of viewers found the plot to be too bleak and the overall tone too somber, leading to a divisive reception.

Fun Fact

Tom Ford, a renowned fashion designer, made his directorial debut with 'A Single Man' (2009) and 'Crave' (also known as 'Nocturnal Animals' which is a different film) which was released in 2016. It appears there might be a confusion with the title, as 'Crave' is not a widely recognized film title directed by Tom Ford in 2011. The film 'Nocturnal Animals' directed by Tom Ford was released in 2016 and stars Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michael Shannon.

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