Bound (1996)

Chicago Sun-Times

To describe what happens in the film's brilliant and long-sustained caper sequence would be unfair.
Bound'' is shocking and violent, and will offend some audiences.
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Palo Alto Online

A delicious film and a must-see.
Small-budgeted and thoroughly original, "Bound" is a tight, well-crafted thriller that manages to succeed on all levels.
Acting is superb.
The narrative is clever.
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San Francisco Chronicle | 1996-10-04

Bound" could have been similarly absurd.
Sexy, funny, fast-paced film is "Bound' to please
The Wachowski brothers are to be applauded for a film that is also nearly as stylishly funny as it is sexy and fast-paced.
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San Francisco Chronicle | 1996-10-04

The handling of narrative in ``Bound'' is impressive in itself.
The menace and sardonic wit that characterize ``Bound'' are illustrated in that opening.
Gershon and Tilley are terrific.
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filmcritic.com

Most notable in this regard is a dropped-in-your-lap ending that feels as if someone just forgot about it until the last second.
Placing much more energy into "looking cool," the script ends up falling a bit flat in areas where a little more complexity could have been used.
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Stylish, sexy and fun

bob the moo@imdb | 2004-03-14

Violet is a gangster's moll, living with Caesar, who launders money for the mob. Corky is a ex-con who has been hired to decorate the flat next door to Caesar's flat. When the two meet they slowly begin a love... Read more at imdb.com

Perfect Noir Film- loved it!

Bobbi Crow@imdb | 2006-01-29

Late last night I caught 'BOUND'on the Independent Film Channel, and am still thinking about this film, shot in Red, White, and Black which further underlined the noir nature. Gina Gerson and Joe Pantoliano were memorable, as was everyone else-... Read more at imdb.com

Stunning directorial debut by Wachowskis

camachoborracho@imdb | 2004-11-23

Bound is a film for which I have mixed feelings: it looks and feels amazing, the cinematography, acting, directing, costumes, wardrobe, props, colors, moods, etc. feel like a graphic novel brought to life. Yet on the other hand there is... Read more at imdb.com

Magnificent thriller

Grann-Bach@imdb | 2004-02-05

I watched this because I'm a big fan of the Wachowskies, and after watching their first movie(Assassins, which they only wrote) I hoped to see another masterpiece from the makers of The Matrix that had nothing to do with it.... Read more at imdb.com

10 out of 10! Perfect!

junecatpower@imdb | 2004-09-04

Bound is a sexy, stylish and suspenseful modern visitation to the film noir genre that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Right from the outset - where the letters of the film's name cast deep dark shadows like high-rise buildings... Read more at imdb.com

BOUND

SYNOPSIS: Corky (GINA GERSHON) is an ex-con whos been hired to remodel an apartment next door to one owned by Caesar (JOE PANTOLIANO), a man who launders money for the Mafia. ... Full Article

Reel Love

1. Violet (Jennifer Tilly) and Corky (Gina Gershon) in Bound (1996) Whod have thought that Hollywoods best lesbian love story would come from a pair of straight guys? This debut feature by the Wachowski brothers ( The Matrix ) is ... Full Article

Bound

Friday October 4, 1996 "Bound" starts with a deceptive image of a young woman gagged and tied up--an image that first-time directors Larry and Andy Wachowski return to frequently as attraction grows between two women in a Chicago apartment house. ... Full Article

BOUND

De film Bound is het knappe regiedebuut van de heren Wachowski, die niet alleen de film regisseerden, maar ook het verhaal van de film schreven en optraden als executive producers. ... Full Article

Bound (1996)

The movie was written and directed by the Wachowski brothers, and it's their first.I think they wanted to film in black and white (the money hungry producers wouldn't let them) because everything is composed in harsh blacks and whites. ... Full Article