Please Baby Please
Director: Amanda Kramer
Actors: Andrea Riseborough, Harry Melling, Demi Moore
PlotIn the gritty, neon-lit backdrop of a 1950s New York City, young married couple Suze and Arthur meet their unanticipated destiny when they witness a brutal crime committed by a motorcycle gang known as the Young Gents. The incident profoundly disrupts their ordinary lives and forces them into a gritty and surreal coming-of-age journey. Nestled within a society driven by rigid gender norms, Suze and Arthur find themselves questioning their own identities and the roles they are expected to play. As they spiral deeper into the web of violence and rebellion introduced by the gang, each is compelled to explore a newfound attraction toward the raw, unbridled power displayed by the Gents. This encounter brings to light buried desires and insecurities, leading them to reevaluate everything about themselves and their relationship.
Simultaneously riveting and disorienting, the narrative intertwines their story with that of the gang’s charismatic leader, who becomes an unpredictable catalyst for the couple’s transformation. As Suze pursues answers and acceptance in unexpected places, Arthur finds himself drawn into a whirlwind of self-discovery that pushes him to confront his true nature. These psychological shifts unfold against a cinematic tapestry of expressionist visuals combined with a haunting score that reflects the era’s turbulence. As they edge toward an unforeseen climax of revelations and reversals, the film challenges conventional notions of identity, love, and freedom, setting the stage for a thematically rich exploration well beyond traditional boundaries. The result is a thought-provoking film that invites viewers to reflect on the constructs that define identity and belonging.
Writers: Amanda Kramer, Noel David Taylor
Release Date: 03 Mar 2023
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Visually captivating with solid technical merits, 'Please Baby Please' excels in theatrical flair but lacks the musical depth one might expect.
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