Highly Overrated But Still Good

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Gripping, violent mobster tale and a very sexy love story. What a stunning debut for the Wachowskis this film was (and I can't for the life of me understand why this film hasn't been seen by a huge audience). Amazing camera, fantastic acting and so tight there's not a single dull moment in it. Edge-of-your-seat stuff. 9 stars out of 10In case you're interested in more underrated masterpieces, here's some of my favorites:imdb.com/list/ls070242495

‪A technically impressive directorial debut from The Wachowskis, with some interesting plot turns. The chemistry between Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon is great and their determined and clever female main characters are still quite fresh 21 years later.‬Twitter: @7thArtShortRevs (Mårten Larsson).

Watched #Bound [1996]....Yeah pretty good indeed. A proper thriller where two lesbians plan to steal 2 million bucks from a mafia guy. But a small mistake and the plan miss-fires. Tension arises and they somehow manage. How ? Watch the film.... How they turn into sexual partners is also pretty interesting.... The best thing about this movie is that it expresses the anxiety very properly. And the dialogues are awesome....Not for kids....#worthWatching....

While the lesbian coupling in this film is a plot point, it's actually not the main hook. It's merely one thing that this interesting and enjoyable crime film does a little bit differently. The story, as concocted by "Matrix" series creators / siblings Andy and Lana Wachowski, is very nicely directed, with a twist-laden plot that keeps the viewer riveted. The acting is excellent from our three leads, and the supporting cast is equally fine. As the situation in "Bound" snowballs out of control, you are made to wonder how the characters are going to think their way out of predicaments. Sometimes they might be saved by a deus ex machina, sometimes they're on their own.Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon burn up the screen as Violet, the moll of money launderer Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), and Corky, an ex-con turned handywoman. Violet is instantly attracted to Corky and turns up the heat, inspiring the other woman to join her in a plot to pilfer over two million dollars in mob money and to try to pin the whole thing on Caesar. Predictably enough, things don't go quite the way they planned.The Wachowskis do know how to hold your attention. They do go out of their way to emphasize the sexiness of the two leading ladies, especially in a steamy apartment tryst. Lesbian erotica writer Susie Bright served as the technical consultant, and also has a cameo in a bar scene. The story is actually pretty entertaining once it takes off. The tension is undeniable from scene to scene, and we have to marvel at the resiliency and resourcefulness of not just Violet and Corky, but Caesar as well. (He's not a totally unsympathetic person.) Joey Pants is absolutely terrific in the role of Caesar, and John P. Ryan, future TV star Christopher Meloni, and film director Richard C. Sarafian ("Vanishing Point") round out a solid cast. "Bound" is pretty serious, but not without humour, and the Wachowskis bring some of that style that they made popular in the "Matrix" series to this enticing diversion.Well worth seeing.Seven out of 10.