Kristen Stewart delivers a powerhouse performance in “Love Lies Bleeding,” a film that is as much a love story as it is a gritty tale of survival and ambition.
Directed by the visionary Rose Glass, this queer romance is set against the backdrop of 1980s New Mexico, where passion and peril collide with explosive consequences.
The official synopsis offered by its distribution company, A24, shows that Stewart stars as the mullet-haired ” reclusive gym manager Lou (who) falls hard for Jackie (Katy O’Brian), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.”
The narrative is a rollercoaster of emotions, driven by Lou’s complicated relationship with her father, Lou Sr. (Ed Harris), a local crime lord, and her protective instincts towards her sister Beth (Jena Malone), trapped in an abusive marriage.
“Love Lies Bleeding” is a cinematic triumph that showcases Kristen Stewart’s range and Glass’s knack for creating sizzling tension. The film’s raw sensuality is matched only by its unflinching portrayal of the darker aspects of human nature. It’s a movie that demands to be seen on the big screen, where its visceral impact can be fully appreciated.
With a supporting cast that includes Dave Franco in a chillingly comedic role, “Love Lies Bleeding” is a testament to the power of storytelling that dares to explore the depths of the human heart. It’s a film that will leave audiences breathless, haunted by its beauty and brutality.
You can watch the film’s trailer below.
