Passion

A ruthless advertising executive steals her protégé's concept for a lucrative handbag campaign, escalating into a complex and deadly battle of wills. As the stolen idea leads to betrayal and murder, the two women engage in a manipulative game of power and obsession. The film explores themes of ambition, sexuality, and the dark side of corporate culture through a twisted narrative.

Passion received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its visual style and De Palma's directorial flourishes, while others found the plot convoluted and derivative of earlier Hitchcockian thrillers. The performances, particularly from Rapace and McAdams, were frequently highlighted.

• Visually stylish and features strong performances from its leads.
• Lacks originality, feeling like a rehash of De Palma's earlier, more successful works.
• The convoluted plot and shifts in tone make it difficult to fully engage with.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful atmosphere and the dynamic between the two lead actresses, while others found the story predictable and the characters unsympathetic.

The film is a remake of the 2010 French thriller 'Love Crime' (Crime d'amour), also directed by Alain Corneau.