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Rating:  - A Masterwork of Erotic Fiction
I was prompted to write this review after seeing some of the tripe written about the film. Most so-called adult films are mindless, empty, clinical depictions of rutting and most "erotica" is childish and bland. The Story of O is different: it is literature and the film is an excellent adaptation of the novel. I read the novel first and felt nothing but satisfation on viewing the film. The director and cast bring the novel alive as it is meant to be. This story, written by a woman I might add, is not about the exploitation of women or a woman. It is not about submission to anything other than one's own love and sexuality. It is symbolic, so profoundly so, that it must touch upon our archetypes. Many might miss that through submission, O conquers her lover--totally. There is an irony here in that her lover ends up the submissive one. She taps into the infinite power of her femininity and becomes a goddess. I am not into bondage and discipline personally, yet this movie is a favorite of my wife and me. O haunts, she is supernally erotic, and profoundly feminine. The quality of the film is first class, it is well acted, and is a classic. IMO, it is a must have film. It is the only erotic film in our house--the rest just are so bland.
Rating: - One of the Best Erotic Films of All Time
One of the few films that seriously explores the joys of watching one's wife/lover making love to another man. "O" loses herself in the depths of sexual surrender, thus finding herself in the process. She discovers total submission, not just to one man, but to many. Eventually she finds that she loves being taken at will by whomever chooses her. Her lover discovers the ultimate generosity of holding her hand as she is taken by her new master.Much more than just an adult movie, this film beautfully explores the depths of human sexuality and the unique joys of dominance and submission.
Rating:  - A CLASSIC THAT SEEMS TAME BY TODAYS STANDARDS
I saw this movie when it first came out and was captivated by it. At the time it was fascinating, intriguing and shocking. I recently bought it to share with a friend of mine and was somewhat disappointed. Time and events have dated this film and it is no longer as exciting or interesting in light of the erotic films that have been made over the past few years. For those who want to view a classic and a period piece, this is still of interest. However, this film needs to be remade and updated to reflect a more modern perspective.
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