Burning Palms
Director: Christopher Landon
Actors: Jamie Chung, Rosamund Pike, Dylan McDermott
PlotSet against the backdrop of Los Angeles, the movie intertwines five distinct but thematically connected stories. In one segment, a father's unconventional relationship with his teenage daughter causes tension and leads to unforeseen consequences. Another story follows a woman whose encounter with a rape counselor takes a disturbing turn, challenging her sense of reality and morality. Meanwhile, a newly-wed couple finds their relationship tested by a strange fetish that reveals deeper insecurities and cultural clashes.
Elsewhere, a gay couple looking to adopt faces unexpected prejudice and violent reactions from their chosen surrogate, setting off a chain of dangerous events. The final tale delves into the life of a housekeeper who, after a bizarre series of events, finds herself entangled in supernatural occurrences tied to her employers. Each story dissects and critiques the darker undercurrents of contemporary society, focusing on themes of obsession, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The narratives converge in subtle but impactful ways, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected lives and moral dilemmas.
Writers: Christopher Landon
Release Date: 14 Jan 2011
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Burning Palms" aims to shock but ultimately fails, delivering poorly written, pointless content with reprehensible characters; avoid at all costs.
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