Lovelace
Lovelace

Lovelace

2013Movie92 minEnglish

Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users59% liked this movie
Director: Rob Epstein and Jeffrey FriedmanGenres: Biography, Drama, History

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the life of Linda Lovelace, focusing on her rise to fame as the star of the controversial 1972 pornographic film "Deep Throat." It delves into her complex and often abusive relationship with her husband Chuck Traynor, exploring the circumstances that led her into the adult film industry and her subsequent struggle for agency and freedom. The narrative highlights her experiences as a sex symbol and the personal toll it took.

Critical Reception

Lovelace received mixed reviews from critics. While Amanda Seyfried's performance as Linda Lovelace was widely praised for its depth and vulnerability, many critics found the film's narrative uneven and its exploration of exploitation to be less impactful than it could have been. The direction and pacing were also points of contention, with some feeling the film sensationalized its subject matter rather than offering a nuanced perspective.

What Reviewers Say

  • Amanda Seyfried delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as Linda Lovelace.
  • The film struggles with its narrative focus, often feeling disjointed.
  • Criticism was leveled at the movie for not delving deeply enough into the exploitative nature of the industry and Lovelace's experiences.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with a majority finding the film to be an interesting, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, look at Linda Lovelace's life. Many appreciated Seyfried's performance, but some felt the movie sensationalized the subject matter and lacked a clear, impactful message.

Fun Fact

Director Rob Epstein, an Oscar-winning documentarian, initially wanted to make a documentary about Linda Lovelace but decided to pursue a narrative feature film after Lovelace's death.

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Felicity

Felicity

Wow. What a sad tale. If Linda's version is true, and we've seen many of these horrible true tales, I hope Charlie really did get that beat down because he deserved it. Her nickname was Holy Holy in school. Chuck seemed to have co...
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A bold and beautifully executed film about one of the first porn superstars.** Contrary to what many people think, pornography did not appear by magic in the 1970s. I am not an expert on the subject, but I know several images and engra...