Flesh
Flesh

Movie spotlight

Flesh

2019
Movie
17 min
French

Vincent, a comedian who is more at ease with performing on stage than in real life, tired of all the dating applications and of seeking love in vain, is dazed by a peculiar interaction with an older man who reminds him that both his shyness and his fear of humiliation will not go away with time.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: John PolsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly happy marriage begins to unravel when a husband's obsession with his wife's past takes a dark turn. As secrets emerge, the couple finds themselves entangled in a dangerous psychological game with potentially devastating consequences. The film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the hidden desires that can lie beneath the surface of any relationship.

Critical Reception

Flesh received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some reviewers found the plot occasionally predictable or overly reliant on common thriller tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and compelling lead performances.

  • Noted for exploring the darker aspects of marital relationships.

  • Some found the narrative pacing and plot resolutions to be somewhat formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception for Flesh is not widely documented, making a specific summary of Google user reviews unavailable.

Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a stage play before being adapted for the screen.

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