Lovelace

Movie:   Lovelace
Major Actors: Amanda Seyfried, Peter Sarsgaard, Sharon Stone, Chris Noth, Hank Azaria, Adam Brody, James Franco, Wes Bentley
Rating: R
Best Audience: Adults only

Review

This film tells the backstory of one of the most famous porn stars of all time:  Linda Lovelace, the star of the 1972 adult film, Deep Throat.  It was already widely known before "Lovelace" came out that Linda was forced into porn by her abusive husband, Chuck Traynor.  However, unless you have read her book, you probably didn't realize how awful this story is.

This film was real--and quite grim.  It definitely does not leave you feeling good.  "Lovelace" is like a Lifetime movie on steroids.  I do believe it will help women who are in abusive situations to think about their options and seek help.  If you are interested in true stories, you would probably like this film. 

The casting is excellent.  My one issue with the casting is that it took many great actors and put them into fairly small roles (except the main two: Seyfried and Sarsgaard).  Peter Sarsgaard did a good job at portraying the abusive husband.  You know how I could tell he did a good job?  Because I hated him and thought he was a terrible, evil man!  In all seriousness, though, Sarsgaard is a brilliant actor who has no issue taking unusual roles, frequently playing unlikable characters. 

I honestly had no idea Sharon Stone was even in this movie until the ending credits.  She apparently played Linda Lovelace's mother.  The make-up crew must have done a great job because I did not recognize her.  Of course, the lead actress, Amanda Seyfried, did some great acting in this movie.  My only issue with her was her appearance.  She made her hair darker and bigger, but she did not remotely look a thing like Linda Lovelace. 

I will say the movie was well done with good writing and good acting, but it's not a movie I would see again.