365 Days
365 Days

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365 Days

2015
Movie
110 min
Telugu

This film tracks a hasty marriage through its first 365 days.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes4%
Metacritic17/100
Google Users24%
Director: Barbara Białowąs, Tomasz MandesGenres: Romance, Drama, Erotic

Plot Summary

Massimo, a ruthless Sicilian mafia boss, kidnaps Laura, a sales executive from Warsaw, and gives her 365 days to fall in love with him. She initially resists his advances but finds herself increasingly drawn to him.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who panned its plot, acting, and controversial depiction of kidnapping and non-consensual themes. It was widely criticized for its gratuitous sex scenes and weak storyline, though it found a significant audience on Netflix.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is widely condemned for its problematic portrayal of a kidnapping as a romantic premise.

  • Criticized for gratuitous and repetitive sexual content that overshadows any semblance of a plot.

  • Accused of promoting harmful stereotypes and normalizing abusive relationships.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sharply divided, with many finding the film to be a visually appealing erotic thriller. However, a significant portion of viewers expressed strong disapproval of the film's themes and controversial storyline, with many citing the glorification of non-consensual acts.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actor (Michele Morrone).

Fun Fact

The film is based on the first novel of a trilogy by Polish author Blanka Lipińska, which gained significant popularity in Poland before the movie adaptation.

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