Desire

A young American expatriate in London becomes involved with a wealthy and alluring older woman. Their passionate affair, however, is complicated by the woman's troubled past and the dangerous connections she has. The relationship tests the limits of desire and loyalty as they navigate a world of secrets and potential ruin.

Desire received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and a lack of chemistry between the leads, though some performances, particularly Joanna Lumley's, were noted. It did not achieve significant commercial or critical success.

• Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired storyline.

• Performances were uneven, with some exceptions.

• Lacked the depth and intrigue to fully engage audiences.

Google audience: Audience reception for Desire is largely undocumented and not widely available through public review aggregators.

The film was notably one of the earlier directorial efforts for Charles Finch, who would later gain more recognition for his work in television and as a writer.