Bliss
Bliss

Bliss

2009Movie19 minPortuguese

Rodrigo and Suzana have started a relationship recently. He's seventy-two, she's sixty, and they are completely in love with each other. Together, they spend days in bed, talking, eating, laughing and making love.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users68%
Director: Joe CarnahanGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A desperate, down-on-his-luck homicide detective, seeking a way to clear his name and save his family, gets drawn into a dangerous conspiracy involving a murdered woman and a powerful real estate developer. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself caught between the law, the underworld, and his own moral compass.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its gritty atmosphere and performances, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating its intense moments but often criticizing its narrative execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and moody atmosphere.
  • The performances, particularly by Patrick Wilson, were often cited as a strong point.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and at times unconvincing plot.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an engaging, albeit flawed, crime thriller. Many appreciated the tension and the lead actor's performance, but some felt the story lacked originality and suffered from pacing issues.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1972 film of the same name, but evolved into an original story.

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