I Want You
I Want You

I Want You

1998Movie87 minEnglish

A young boy and his sister are drawn into one man's obsessive pursuit of his former lover.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Michael WinterbottomGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

Helen, a young woman, is living a seemingly idyllic life with her fiancé, but she begins to feel trapped and yearns for something more. Her quiet existence is disrupted by the arrival of a charismatic and mysterious new neighbor who awakens a dormant passion within her. As their attraction intensifies, Helen finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of desire and deception, forcing her to confront the true nature of her feelings and the potential consequences of her choices.

Critical Reception

Michael Winterbottom's 'I Want You' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Rachel Weisz's performance and the film's exploration of desire and obsession. However, some found the plot somewhat predictable or underdeveloped, leading to a divided critical reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling lead performance.
  • Some critics found the narrative a bit uneven and the characters' motivations occasionally unclear.
  • The film effectively captures the unsettling nature of obsessive desire.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's moody atmosphere and the performances, particularly Rachel Weisz. Some viewers found the story to be engaging, while others felt it lacked a satisfying resolution or deeper character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a non-linear fashion, with scenes often filmed out of chronological order, contributing to the disorienting and intense atmosphere of the narrative.

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