philiprogers-24076 Up front: I would be lying outright if I claimed to understand this movie entirely. Outwardly, it is an adroit (if somewhat clinical) dissection of the quirky relationship between a lepidopterist and her apparently submissive lover. However there are, I am quite sure, many nuances and sub-references that managed to elude me. If the aim of the director was to pin the affair onto a sort of mounting board for examination without killing it stone dead in the process, it was at least partially successful. The narrative neatly begs the question: who is actually the Dominant party in a Dominance/Submission context? The inevitable ritualisation of such a partnership comes under efficient scrutiny, as do the erotic mechanics -but thankfully, those seeking abundant titillation (or, indeed, much of a story) would do well to look elsewhere. Everything plays out over a season in a rather eccentric all-female community of bicycling scholars of butterfly, moth and insect matters. Somehow, this seems perfectly reasonable and not remotely surreal within the ambit of the movie. I believe this to be a work of great brilliance, if devoid of much human warmth. It is a tribute to the direction that I didn't miss that warmth, and the whole enterprise succeeds effortlessly. Certain scenes are quite sublime (the visit of the 'Carpenter', for example); the acting first-class, and the vision disciplined -I use that term advisedly! Please see it for yourself; at least you will not find anything else very like it.

Michael Ledo Nothing like a lesbian artsy film filled with insect metaphors to bring out the curmudgeon in me. I might even include a plot spoiler or two although I am not sure the film had a plot.Cynthia (Sidse Babett Knudsen) and Evelyn (Chiara D'Anna) are lovers and entomologists in a community of female entomologists which seems to represent some sort on insect community or perhaps it is the other way around. At home Cynthia is the queen bee while Evelyn is the submissive drone. Although we eventually find out Evelyn enjoys being the drone more than Cynthia enjoys being dominant...whose the naughty girl. It is a light S&M relationship that bored me to tears. It reminded me of an old Italian film , especially the sound track.I didn't get anything out of it.Guide: No swearing or nudity. Some F/F sex.

Vinicius8 I can understand why this movie is so highly regarded by critics. But deep down, I'm just your average movie enthusiast that still loves stupid movies with badass guys shooting bad guys with big guns. Sure there are time I'm really into some cult movies, but they are cult for a reason and that's because most people don't enjoy them, because most people love stupid movies with badass guys shooting bad guys with big guns. It's unfair, but that's how it goes. When watching The Duke of Burgundy I never expected it to be a mainstream movie, but even so I can't help feeling let down. However, let me start by what's good in this movie: The first thing I noticed was the atmosphere. Dark but ironically so, colorful. The slow unravel of the relationship's intricacies and, yet again, slow build up to the inevitable emotional breakdown, were carefully crafted, that is obvious talent right there. Nevertheless, personally, it failed to deliver the emotional impact it promised, leaving no lasting impressions or afterthoughts on the subject the movie was centered on. There was a surreal dream sequence that, in my opinion, did not fit the movie, and even if you can have an interpretation out of it, it felt misplaced and pretentious. On some levels, this movie reminded me of Shame, but where shame got it right, this one felt bland and unclear. As far as enjoyment goes, this movie failed me. It was boring. Good but boring.

M MALIK duke of Burgundy 2014 is one of the worst films of 2014 its just a lame lesbian perverted fantasy filled with cheap thrills in the name of erotica nothing more.i have seen plenty of soft core porn films i can easily say they have much better hot scenes then this one.no doubt the film is cinematic it the camera work is amazing but the whole idea of this film sucks i like lesbian film but this one sucked for me cant say about others this is my opinion.the story is about a women who collects butterflies meets another female who is a servant later they are attracted to each other have sex & their relationship turns into a never ending sadly sexual soap opera.the whole film from start to finish is boring the makers wanted to present this as a art film but failed,the characters are not interesting at all specially the leads both of the actresses are beautiful but script does not do justice the dialogs are written by kids i guess.the cast got wasted here Chiara D'Anna & Sidse Babett Knudsen do their best they look sexy but thats it where is the good character conversation & dialogs the only good character of the carpenter is played by Fatma Mohammed the moment she appears on screen in the black dress she stole the show.i like depressing movies but this one was trying to hard to make a impact visuals alone just don't make a great project you have to relate to audience & give a good plot.i just could not connect with this film i have no problem that it runs to long but damn it was boring the only thing this film reminded me of was the Terrance Stamp old 1960s film called The Collector & trust me thats only because of the butterflies.and there is not a single man seen in this film not that i wanted to see some hot scenes between a man & a woman but this so called lesbian film have nothing to offer i mean where is the hot scene these women were just smelling each other.overall this film is a waste of time & money don't watch it even if its given to you for free,try some Stanley Kubrick movie any day but stay away from this.this film is a biggest fraud ever there is not a single erotic scene here the blue is the warmest color was way better then thisMy Rating for The Duke Of Burgundy is 2/10:Skipp it