Sister My Sister (1995)

Boring, over-political, tech fuzed mess

It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The song at the start lets you know it won't be all pretty, it's a film loaded with repression, fears, despair and a developing mental breakdown.I strongly recommend everyone (who likes that kind of things) to watch it and are looking for a film that will make you think about how society can isolate it's members from both sides.I do not think homosexuality is the big factor here, watch closely and you'll see it's more about hitting bottom line.There are other movies based on sisters Papin, unfortunately I haven't watched any of these, I can tell all of you tho, that these British actresses are of very fine quality, the entire ambient is dark and makes you inhale deeper.This is my first review ever, so I hope it helps anyone to decide on whether watch Sister my sister or not.

what a brilliant film. every moment is just dripping with the heat of it. every drop of water from the tap intensifies as the story persists and comes, all at once and with some ferocity, to it's apex.jodhi may is stunning. joely richardson is breath-taking and frightening. you come to understand them and to... well, to like them. julie walters and sophie thursfield provide some comical relief as the madame and her daughter isabelle. their interactions with one another are strikingly bourgeoisie, but equally as maddening as each little minutia of their day is brought to an extreme. bravo to the makers of this film.it will stay with me for days, if not weeks, if not a lifetime.

I got this movie from a porn mag believe it or not. I was expecting some porn. What i got was a dark, gloomy drama with no nudity. However after i got over the disappointment of no porn, i found it to be a well made movie, though it does drag in some parts. It might be the most depressing movie I have ever seen. Some of the scenes gave me goosebumps like when the maid has to pick up all the pins from the floor one by one.If you are looking for hot lesbo porn look elsewhere.The ending does have the sisters in bed topless and covered in blood, but you don't see boobs. If you are looking for a slow dark and very depressing drama i cant recommend this enough!

A film featuring lesbian incest and violence could easily descend into a sensationalist mess. This film avoids such pitfalls and is exceptionally good.The atmosphere throughout the film is extremely dark and is absolutely fitting for such a disturbing tale. Very rarely do any of the characters smile. Tension, guilt and suspicion are present throughout. Most of the film takes place in dark interiors and even the outdoor scenes are marked by grim weather.There are only four significant characters and all are splendidly written and acted. The direction and design are very strong. Very sensibly, explicit sex and violence scenes are avoided to allow concentration on character and atmosphere.Particular commendation should also go to Stephen Warbeck for his melancholy, sparse, music which fits the action perfectly. This is a notable film in another respect. No male character is seen at all - there are a couple of male voiceovers but otherwise this is an exclusively female performance. This is a bold move, but very successful. "Sister My Sister" should certainly appeal to any discerning viewer who appreciates thoughtful drama.