Lovelace

RADiUS-TWC | Release Date: August 9, 2013

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 53 Ratings

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TVJerryAug 10, 2013

Linda Lovelace (Amanda Seyfried) was the most famous porn star and her movie "Deep Throat" was the biggest grossing XXX ever. This biopic starts with the passionate, wide-eyed, exciting version of her story, but switches halfway thru toLinda Lovelace (Amanda Seyfried) was the most famous porn star and her movie "Deep Throat" was the biggest grossing XXX ever. This biopic starts with the passionate, wide-eyed, exciting version of her story, but switches halfway thru to reveal the truth: her husband (Peter Sarsgaard) pimped her out and abused her. This dark and unfortunate film has a strong cast (Sharon Stone & Robert Patrick have the most touching scenes as her parents) and lots of garish '70s style. While it's relentlessly cruel, it never conjures up much sympathy. It's an over-the-top biopic that's more instructional than emotional.… Expand

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RevRonAug 18, 2013

The real life story of Linda Lovelace and "Deep Throat" was a pretty interesting affair so having a bio-pic made about her wasn't that surprising. However, the plot is a little messy and the story tends to ignore some important facts aboutThe real life story of Linda Lovelace and "Deep Throat" was a pretty interesting affair so having a bio-pic made about her wasn't that surprising. However, the plot is a little messy and the story tends to ignore some important facts about her life--and, in doing so, made the film feel more like a collection of short stories from Lovelace's journey than the actual story. But the subject material is interesting and the performances are strong. As a drama, it's great. As a bio-pic, it's okay.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 2, 2014

Amanda Seyfried came onto screen nearly ten years ago, beginning in light comedies and now we are beginning to find her in Oscar-bait films such as this. Unfortunately, Lovelace is a difficult story gone wrong--no matter how gifted Seyfried'sAmanda Seyfried came onto screen nearly ten years ago, beginning in light comedies and now we are beginning to find her in Oscar-bait films such as this. Unfortunately, Lovelace is a difficult story gone wrong--no matter how gifted Seyfried's performance was.… Expand

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FitzpaulaAug 14, 2013

It is not a bad but also not a good movie. It's pretty much a 'meh'-movie.
The biggest problem is the sweet sweet irony because while trying to show us that a prude society can't be one that makes sexuality safe, this film is terribly prudeIt is not a bad but also not a good movie. It's pretty much a 'meh'-movie.
The biggest problem is the sweet sweet irony because while trying to show us that a prude society can't be one that makes sexuality safe, this film is terribly prude and (probably) unwillingly scandalizes sex itself.
It is also a shame that Amanda Seyfried is unable to capture any of Lovelace's fabled screen presence and leaves the character rather bland and one-dimensional.
it is not a terrible watch but it also doesn't add anything new to..well...anything.… Expand

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heeldavidMay 23, 2014

Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgard put on great performances but the movie is suffers from some elements from its script and it can be better. But the performances by its lead stars were great

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chwAug 9, 2014

Lovelace is one of those movies based on true events that we don't want or don't need to know about, and besides that, the acting is terrible! The only reason people liked this film is because it shows Amanda Seyfried naked.

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BrianMcCriticAug 18, 2013

This is an extremely well acted film which allows for a mild recommendation. As much as you learn about Linda Lovelace I feel we aren't able to get to a strong enough emotional level because the script glosses over to much. B-

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duncan1964Apr 17, 2015

In the early 70's Deep Throat was a porn film that even your parents had heard of, and its star became world famous for her "talents" on screen. behind the scenes it was a different story as she was used and abused by her husband and mentor.In the early 70's Deep Throat was a porn film that even your parents had heard of, and its star became world famous for her "talents" on screen. behind the scenes it was a different story as she was used and abused by her husband and mentor. The casting here is inspired, especially Sharon Stone virtually unrecognisable as Linda's mum, but the story itself feels rushed with characters disappearing for long periods with no explanation, and Linda's husbands descent into abuse feeling incredibly rushed.… Expand

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geewahJan 18, 2021

A solid biopic, that could of easily gone down the pornographic path given the subject matter but refrained.

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