Elena Undone
Elena Undone
R | 25 June 2010 (USA)
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The wife of a pastor who preaches against homosexuality embarks on an affair with a female writer.

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Platicsco

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

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Hulkeasexo

it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

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FirstWitch

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

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Brendon Jones

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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gregdaigle-17574

I don't do movie reviews, so this is a first. I found this movie quite by accident and decided to watch it spur of the moment as I usually only have the attention span of a youtube video. I was drawn into the film immediately due to Tyler's talk about "twin flames" which is something I have come to believe in, and I've also belonged to a church with a pastor and congregation just like Barry. Not a bad guy in my opinion, just one with no clue what love is, so he'll have no problem preaching the party line, But really the slow march to love and relationship between Elena and Peyton and all the awkwardness and uncertainty that came with it along with the deep knowing that they had that allowed them to ignore the logical barriers to become lovers is what made this movie for me. The actresses were so believable in their roles and just the subtleties that they expressed in their actions and words with brought such depth to their bond. They managed to covey a deep soul love that is not often expressed, that went way beyond the physical. To me this wasn't a genre film at all, but a film about the longing of the soul to feel love.

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Nami Melumad

Oh, I love this film so much!!! I just can't stress it enough. I watched this film several years back, when I first began to explore sexuality and understand who I am. To me, Elena Undone wasn't only a great, memorable film (as a movie-goer and a filmmaker), it was also personally helpful and I will always be grateful to dir. Nicole Conn who created it. Elena Undone is a powerful, moving piece of film, maybe because it feels so realistic, and also because everything works well: the script /dialogue, the performances, production design etc. I strongly recommend everyone to watch - even if you're not LGBTQ or 'curious'. You will still find this film entertaining, enriching and touching.

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lyndaharv

Elena Undone is one of the best indie and also lesbian movies i've seen in a long time. the acting by both main actresses was compelling. they had a lot of chemistry even without the love scenes. the other actors did a very good job as well. i'll mention Mary Wells as one of the best and Sabrina Fuster as a newcomer was surprisingly at ease in front of the camera. as for the story it was romantic but also had moments of tension and heartbreak. Nicole Conn, the director and writer was very good at getting all there was to get out of each actor, especially Traci and Necar. i could almost feel what each was going through in the very intense moments. there was also a lot of chemistry though not romantic between Traci and Mary. they really seemed like true friends. over all i'd say this movie should attract many people, more than just the lesbian population. it is first and foremost a love story.

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China24

This movie has an intriguing plot: married woman meets lesbian and discovers another side of herself.I felt the casting was good. The two female leads were believable enough, and I felt that particularly about the character Peyton and Traci Dinwiddie's portrayal of her.Other than that, I think we just got barely below the surface of things. I could have done without the whole love guru guy and his narration - gave the film a rather after-school-special feel to it. And I thought that having Elena be, not just married, but married to a conservative preacher, was a bit much. Her character just didn't fit that profile at all.My biggest disappointment was probably the lack of torment in Elena's character. She was truly the aggressor in the affair and seemed to not really be bothered much by the fact that she was cheating on her family while limiting her commitment to Peyton. In the scene just after the "longest on screen kiss", Elena is walking away, all a-flutter, and actually looking rather proud of herself. It came off as quite selfish as I think a truly compassionate woman would have strong conflicting emotions in such a situation, not a mischievous grin. As Peyton points out later in the midst of things, Elena just wants to "have her cake and eat it too".In fact, had Elena's son not discovered the affair, it seems that Elena would be content enough to continue to see Peyton on the side while remaining a cold fish to her frustrated husband.Contrastingly, Peyton is rather tormented. She fights her feelings for Elena, not just because Elena is supposedly straight, but also because she is married. After they do cross the line, she continues to struggle internally.So, in the end, not bad, but definitely could have been better.

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