Passion
Passion

Passion

2013Movie101 minEnglish

The rivalry between the manipulative boss of an advertising agency and her talented protégée escalates from stealing credit to public humiliation to murder.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users45%
Director: Brian De PalmaGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A manipulative advertising executive schemes to steal her subordinate's brilliant campaign idea, leading to a dangerous game of psychological warfare. As the power struggle escalates, their rivalry turns deadly, blurring the lines between ambition, desire, and murder. The film explores themes of betrayal, obsession, and the dark side of corporate power.

Critical Reception

Passion received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its stylish visuals and De Palma's signature Hitchcockian suspense, while others found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its genre thrills and others deeming it overly derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and suspenseful direction, reminiscent of classic thrillers.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of genuine emotional depth.
  • Some found the performances compelling, while others felt they were underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users had a largely negative reaction to "Passion," with many finding the story confusing and lacking in logical progression. Some viewers felt the film was trying too hard to emulate other thrillers without adding anything new. The performances were noted, but not enough to salvage the overall experience for most.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2010 French thriller "Crime d'amour" (Love Crime), also written and directed by Alain Corneau.

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