A Kiss Stolen
A Kiss Stolen

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A Kiss Stolen

2000
Movie
0
Cantonese

Stephen is about to enter University. He's been with his girlfriend Sophia for a while but he still hasn't made love to her because she's shy. When Stephen goes to University, he meets Amy and suddenly finds himself torn between two women.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Joanna QuinnGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A talented but struggling artist finds herself drawn into a passionate and dangerous affair with a wealthy and married older man. As their secret relationship deepens, she becomes entangled in his manipulative world, blurring the lines between love, obsession, and deceit. The situation escalates when she discovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy them both.

Critical Reception

A Kiss Stolen received a mixed reception from critics, who found the premise intriguing but criticized the execution and pacing. While some praised the performances of Gail O'Grady and Michael Dudikoff, others felt the film lacked depth and relied too heavily on melodrama. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the romantic thriller elements and others finding the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a steamy romantic thriller but falls short in delivering a compelling narrative.

  • Performances are adequate, but the plot feels formulaic and underdeveloped.

  • Offers a glimpse into the darker side of obsession, though it doesn't fully explore its themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, with limited data available on Google. General sentiment, where found, indicates a polarizing viewing experience, with some enjoying the dramatic tension and others finding it lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a series of made-for-television movies produced in the late 1990s and early 2000s that often explored themes of romance, mystery, and suspense.

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