

A raw, vital and groundbreaking exploration of the adult film industry, Pleasure is the unflinching first feature from writer-director Ninja Thyberg. Bella (newcomer Sofia Kappel) arrives in Los Angeles from her hometown in Sweden, with dreams of becoming the next porn superstar. However, as her ruthless ambition leads her into increasingly dangerous territory, Bella struggles to reconcile her dreams of empowerment with the realities of the darker side of her industry. One of the most audacious breakouts of Sundance Film Festival 2021, Thyberg’s captivating debut addresses powerful ideas of consent and agency in sex work, through a fearless and uncompromising lens. Blu Ray Extras Q&A with Ninja Thyberg, six exclusive art cards Review: A movie that hits hard - Sofia Kappel is absolutely amazing in this movie. Her first acting role, and what a role it is. It's not an easy movie to watch, not because that it's a bad movie, far from it, it was because of one particular scene. Bella, trying to advance her career and to get her name out there, does a 'Rough scene' It's so hard for the viewer to watch. To tell you the truth, I turned the movie off for a few days. Like I said, it's not a bad movie, just for the scene I mentioned, be prepared, this movie hits hard. Review: Tissues at the ready - Good film get what you expect
M**N
A movie that hits hard
Sofia Kappel is absolutely amazing in this movie. Her first acting role, and what a role it is. It's not an easy movie to watch, not because that it's a bad movie, far from it, it was because of one particular scene. Bella, trying to advance her career and to get her name out there, does a 'Rough scene' It's so hard for the viewer to watch. To tell you the truth, I turned the movie off for a few days. Like I said, it's not a bad movie, just for the scene I mentioned, be prepared, this movie hits hard.
J**N
Tissues at the ready
Good film get what you expect
A**R
Vidro
Rubbish
A**K
A difficult film to watch
I am not really sure about this film. I started watching it but found it so super realistic about the horrors of being a porn star that I actually found it very hard to watch. It is good, no doubt about it, but is it entertainment? More of a documentarty than entertainment. Buy this film with caution in the realisation that this is not a entertaing watch, more of a warning of the dangers of the industry, with all the curuption and explutation of women.
I**N
great
great
G**O
Meh.
I have to say, this movie has been a disappointment. I mean, it's not porn, obviously, although it does show its fair share of genitalia. But it doesn't do much on any other front either. Actually, it does occasionally elicit laughter or make you want to slap the lead for her mighty stupid chioices. ***SPOILERS*** For instance, she deliberately signs up (I mean, she insists on it) for doing rough scenes (truly revolting stuff) and then she feels sickened by it, and understandably so. To the point of wanting to give up and go back to Sweden. What next? She has a phonecall with her unwitting mother who tells her to sleep on whateveritis that's bothering her daughter. Next thing you know, she asks to do... well, let's just call it a quite phisically demanding act. Oh, and that she'll be doing for free, you know, to kick start her career! And the way she looks incredibly proud for pullint 'that' off that it's way beyond ridiculous. She says "It was my first ###. It was double. And interracial. It's never been done before!". Yeah, talk about giant leap for mankind! :D ***END SPOILERS*** So, a pretty useless flick in the end. Neither meat nor fish. It will give you a bland, a real bland look at porn business dynamics, but that's about it. And forget about any explanation (other than boredom for her life in Sweden) about the motives that push a young girl, seemingly from a decent family, to embrace with such determination and enthusiasm the worst of the worst of porn. p.s. there are some occasional black/white frames, that I reckon serve an "artistic" purpose, like she's blankin out or something like that, for an instant, while "performing".
P**D
Well crafted film
Not many films on the 'porn industry' that are real quality since Boogie Nights. This one is well crafted and at times a little difficult to watch (as it should be when you follow the story). The movie has a bit of a let down ending, but no spoilers from me. Watch it yourself and be the judge! The Blu-ray looks good and extras, although a little sparse are nice additions.
M**.
Value for the money LJT
Good value and quality of service
C**N
Buena película sobre la difícil vida al trabajar e esta industria
M**Y
für Liebhaber (Region0)
Q**E
This is EXACTLY what I imagine the young ladies of the adult industry have to go through!!!
M**E
Un buon film che mostra l'illusione e la persuasione psicologica del porno nei confronti delle giovani ragazze/attrici. Un mondo che al pubblico si mostra come "arte" ma dietro le quinte resta un colossale giro si soldi. Una recitazione non molto profonda per una giovane attrice.
V**R
Things have changed in the adult entertainment industry. This movie perfectly captures the good,bad and ugly in America through a European lady looking to make it big in Los Angeles.
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