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Allure

2015 · 1h 36m Drama
Directed by Cesar Hernando

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A dark tale of fatal obsession and erotic passion, centers on a young student artist mesmerized by a beautiful and mysterious figure drawing model in his art school.

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Rotten

This portrait of strong, independent women grappling with change in their individual lives holds initial allure, but the effect proves ephemeral.

Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times
Rotten

The end results are too diffuse to have the desired impact, with the result that Allure ultimately has the feel of an experiment that doesn't quite pay off.

Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh

These drifting, unresolved stories may lack dramatic punch, but Mr. Nikolic, who teaches film at the New School, draws lovely performances from his cosmopolitan cast and oodles of atmosphere from a spare piano-and-strings soundtrack.

Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Fresh

At times there's no way to be sure whether what's on screen is scripted or candid, a formal tension that keeps the film on its toes while also underscoring that it's more effective as an experiential mood piece than it is as a drama.

Michael Nordine, Village Voice

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