Boxing Helena

02-02-2004, 11:01 PM

This is the first (and only) movie by David Lynch's daughter, Jennifer Chambers Lynch, made back in 1993.

It is probably the most interesting concept for a movie I have ever heard: A guy becomes obsessed with this girl. She hates him, though, but after coming to his house to get something she forgot, she gets hit by a car. So, the guy, who is a doctor, amputates her legs and her arms and keeps her captive in his house in order to feel like she "needs" him.

When I found out what the movie was about, I was like holy shit, that ****ing rules. Plus, it's by Lynch's daughter. I gotta see this shit.

So, I just saw it today and after sitting through a very boring first 45 minutes, the movie was really good. The movie has gotten some horrible reviews, and is only rated a 3.8 or something on IMDB, but I didn't see what was so bad about it. It intrigued me. It's no David Lynch, but it was pretty good shit, although the ending pissed me the **** off.

It could have been done way, way better, having such a kickass premise, but it was done okay. I dunno, it's worth checking out if you're a movie buff kinda person.

02-02-2004, 11:01 PM	#1
Triple A Guest Posts: n/a	Boxing Helena This is the first (and only) movie by David Lynch's daughter, Jennifer Chambers Lynch, made back in 1993. It is probably the most interesting concept for a movie I have ever heard: A guy becomes obsessed with this girl. She hates him, though, but after coming to his house to get something she forgot, she gets hit by a car. So, the guy, who is a doctor, amputates her legs and her arms and keeps her captive in his house in order to feel like she "needs" him. When I found out what the movie was about, I was like holy shit, that **ing rules. Plus, it's by Lynch's daughter. I gotta see this shit. So, I just saw it today and after sitting through a very boring first 45 minutes, the movie was really good. The movie has gotten some horrible reviews, and is only rated a 3.8 or something on IMDB, but I didn't see what was so bad about it. It intrigued me. It's no David Lynch, but it was pretty good shit, although the ending pissed me the ** off. It could have been done way, way better, having such a kickass premise, but it was done okay. I dunno, it's worth checking out if you're a movie buff kinda person. Last edited by Triple A; 02-03-2004 at 12:14 AM.