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Loving Friends
Have you ever wondered about the psycho-sociological consequences of urban flight? Neither have I. Nevertheless, it receives the hardcore treatment in Loving Friends where Sharon Kane and her two girlfriends demonstrate that polymorphous perversity is alive and well in the suburbs. When they're done fucking the delivery boy, they fuck each other. When they're done fucking each other, they fuck each other's boyfriend. When one of them cries "Enough!" and threatens to move out, the other two plan a surprise party where she will have "more guys than she can handle" and, in the grand finale, prove the old philosophical point that there's no such thing as "enough."
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Plot Summary
A wealthy American art dealer living in London becomes entangled in a complex emotional affair with a young British artist. As their relationship deepens, it threatens to unravel his marriage and expose hidden desires and insecurities.
Critical Reception
Loving Friends received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its sensitive portrayal of complex relationships and others finding its pacing too deliberate. Anne Bancroft's performance was widely lauded, while the film's exploration of themes like love, art, and societal expectations divided audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sophisticated direction and strong performances, particularly from Anne Bancroft.
Some found the film's exploration of emotional complexities and slow-burn narrative to be too understated.
The film's themes of artistic ambition and hidden desires were noted as compelling by many.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Loving Friends' is not widely documented through aggregated platforms like Google Reviews.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of Jeremy Irons's earliest significant roles in his burgeoning film career.
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