Highbrow Smut Update. Sappho (Ukraine, 2008). An English language,
Ukrainian movie? The backstory of the movie is probably more interesting
than this trite tale of self-exploration that would have been incredibly
daring, say, 1955. Although I would almost recommend it strictly as a
travelogue, the cinematography is beautiful (apparently shot in Crimea,
whereever the hell that is). Sophomoric dialogue sounds like some who just
had Anthropology 101 and decided they needed to have characters who lecture
each other about ancient Greek sexuality. It's the sort of lezz-off biz
Philip Kaufman did years ago, but instead of being ponderous, it's merely
poorly written, acted etc. etc. etc.
BUT
If you like Zalman King you'll no doubt love this movie. Also the lead
actress can't act, has her face frozen in a permanent smirk like someone
who thinks she's still the prom queen, and no matter how profound your
ideas, if you have a nasal high-pitched voice, people will just nod and
hope you stop talking soon. Strictly for people who will watch any movie
with TITS. Otherwise, might want to watch Brisseau's latest if you're just
looking for high-class lezzing-off.
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