Movie

Bound

1996 · 105 min

A stylish, twisty noir that keeps you on edge with its sharp dialogue, steamy romance, and sudden violence.

Tagline: For money. For murder. For each other.
Overview: Corky, a tough female ex-convict working on an apartment renovation in a Chicago building, meets a couple living next door, Caesar, a paranoid mobster, and Violet, his seductive girlfriend, who is immediately attracted to her.
How it feels: Tense, dark, romantic and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, betrayal, love, power
Content: Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
betrayal
love
power
deception
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong