Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Peter Sarsgaard, Sharon Stone, Robert Patrick, Juno Temple, Adam Brody
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Run Time: 92 minutes
Film: 2 out of 5 stars
Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars
I have to admit, I have never seen “Deep Throat”. I know about it but never really interested in seeing it. The story behind the film though is a little more interesting, especially with the gorgeous Amanda Seyfried playing the lead role. Too bad, the film is quite the bore even running at just over 90 minutes. Seyfried is amazing as always. Even Sarsagaard does what he does best, which is play the guy you hate. There are tons of others pop in for a scenes or two also including Sharon Stone, Robert Patrick, Juno Temple, Adam Brody and James Franco. Other than the cast, I wouldn’t recommend watching this. Even though “Lovelace” tells a story about making the biggest porn in the world, it leaves you rather limp.
Official Premise: In 1972—before the internet—Deep Throat was a phenomenon: the first scripted pornographic theatrical feature film, featuring a story, some jokes, and an unknown star, Linda Lovelace (Amanda Seyfried). Escaping a strict religious family, Linda discovered freedom and the high-life when she fell for and married charismatic hustler Chuck Traynor (Peter Sarsgaard). As Linda Lovelace she became an international sensation, fully inhabiting her new identity, Linda became an enthusiastic spokesperson for sexual freedom. Six years later she presented another, utterly contradictory, narrative to the world—and herself as the survivor of a far darker story.
Anchor Bay delivered the film on Blu-ray, solo with no combo pack or Ultraviolet copy. I guess they knew what a dud they had on their hands after the horrific box office and didn’t want to put any extra effort into this release. The 1080p transfer looks good with no major compliants. The film is low budget and feels like it was made in the 70’s, so props to them for that. The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track works well with the film’s score and music throughout. Like the film itself, the special features are a letdown, the only extra included on this release is “Behind Lovelace”, which is a making-of featurettes on the production.