Lipstick Camera
Lipstick Camera

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Lipstick Camera

1994
Movie
91 min
English

Ambitious young woman wants to get into TV news. She borrows a small camera from a friend and obtains incriminating pictures that two former East German spies are after.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Richard EyreGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A quietly troubled man, recently fired from his video production job, finds himself drawn into a world of political intrigue and espionage. He accepts a mysterious assignment to film secret meetings, unaware of the dangerous game he is about to play. As he becomes more entangled, his personal life unravels, and the lines between his work and reality blur with deadly consequences.

Critical Reception

Lipstick Camera received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from Rupert Everett and Stockard Channing. However, some found the plot convoluted and its thriller elements less impactful than its psychological drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and moody atmosphere.

  • Rupert Everett's performance as the conflicted protagonist was a standout.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat opaque and lacking in consistent thrills.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of thrillers in the 1990s that explored themes of surveillance and paranoia in the digital age, though it was less commercially successful than some of its contemporaries.

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