Watched: 05/09/2026
Format: Criterion Disc
Viewing: Third
Director: The Wachowskis
I know I saw Bound (1996) once in the theater and once on VHS. But it's been at least since last century since I've given it a whirl.
The movie is mostly famous for the not-exactly-subtle eroticism between stars Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon. I am not going to undersell the Wachowskis clearly seeing the erotic thrillers of the 1990's and saying "hold my beer".
And while I enjoy a bit of post-9:00 PM cable in any movie, I think this is a great example of a neo-noir thriller that understands genre conventions and doesn't think sexy sex in a noir somehow elevates the concept so much it excuses abysmal writing. Maybe not every line in this movie lands, but from a plotting standpoint and from a character standpoint this thing lands.
