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MOVIE REVIEW
Emanuelle's Revenge (Do Ut Des)
(adult content) – 
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Year Released: 2022, 2023 Cinephobia DVD
Runtime: 1h 31m
Director(s): Monica Carpanese, Dario Germani
Writer(s): Monica Carpanese
Cast: Beatrice Schiaffino, Gianni Rosato, Ilaria Loriga, Luca Avallone, Miriam Dossena, Ilde Mauri, Federica Calemme, Martina Difonte, Shaen Barletta
Language: Italian with English subtitles
Where To Watch: available October 24, 2023; pre-order here www.kinolorber.com, or www.amazon.com
RAVING REVIEW: In EMANUELLE'S REVENGE, audiences expect a sizzling narrative rich with dark desires and unbridled passion. This latest rendition, although intriguing, pulls its punches at times and only partially commits to the promises of its lineage. It's a cinematic seduction with just enough restraint to leave you wondering what the evening could have held if it had dared to unleash its entire arsenal.
As the plot unfolds, we're whisked into the lives of the rich and powerful, where Gianni Rosato confidently portrays Leonardo, a well-to-do character who becomes entangled in a plot woven by two women. Some of the raw, pulsating energy that classic erotic thrillers have immortalized can be seen in EMANUELLE'S REVENGE, even though it offers a more sanitized experience.
This modern homage pays its respects to the past but does so from a safe distance. The directors, Dario Germani and Monica Carpanese, orchestrate a narrative filled with dark themes of obsession and retribution. Yet there's an evident hesitance to plunge into the boldness that the potential has. The film prioritizes a polished aesthetic in its careful balancing act, losing some gritty allure that marked the genre's former shadows.
There's an undeniable beauty to EMANUELLE'S REVENGE, a visual allure in its scenic design and cast. The characters bring a promise of depth and intrigue, particularly the enigmatic Emanuelle (Beatrice Schiaffino,) a figure shrouded in mystery and driven by motives as complex as they are hidden. Amidst any of these critiques, there's a turning point where EMANUELLE'S REVENGE seems to find its footing. As the narrative threads tighten and the stakes surge, we see a flicker of what could be. Though not entirely redeeming the cautious first half, the film's latter half offers a more emotionally charged experience, particularly as the theme of revenge comes to the forefront.
In conclusion, EMANUELLE'S REVENGE beckons with the promise of untamed passion yet ultimately delivers a more reserved experience. For all its visual charms and thematic ambitions, the film is a cinematic encounter that might leave viewers pondering the paths not taken, and the passion left unkindled on the cutting room floor. The entire experience is intriguing enough to keep most viewers attention throughout the runtime.
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