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Female Perversions

Dare to let yourself go where you've never been before.

1997 · 1h 55m · R Drama, Romance, Thriller
Directed by Susan Streitfeld

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Overview

Eve Stephens, a beautiful and sexy high-powered attorney, is up for appointment as a judge. But below her veneer of self-confidence lies a darker side, one in which she is driven by bizarre visions and sexual fantasies. After a series of events, including rescuing her sister Madelyn after her arrest for shoplifting, being rejected by her lover John during a surprise visit, and finally, meeting with the Governor regarding her judicial appointment, Eve comes unraveled. In a stunning and climactic conclusion, Eve is forced to confront her fears and, more importantly, herself.

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All reviews
64%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The women (played by Tilda Swinton and Amy Madigan) are so intriguing and complex that they almost overcome the trappings of a non-linear narrative that's borderline academic.

Emanuel Levy, Variety
Fresh

The result is short on plot but long on observational detail and psychological resonance.

Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Fresh

Even if it works better as a provocative psychological treatise than as art, it does come alive and does provide major roles for Tilda Swinton and Amy Madigan.

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Rotten

Often too pretentious to be profound.

James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh

Taken as a whole, this is not a product of the cookie cutter and should be of interest to the adventurous filmgoer.

Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

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