Review of Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy (1992)
2/10
Does not deliver on any promises
6 October 2007
This film, claimed to be a "Basic Instinct" meets "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle", is a big disappointment. There is no real storyline evident, just an idea that seems to have been given about fifteen minutes work. This is a Virginia Andrews style plot, but it just does not work. Not only is it incoherent, it jumps from one episode to the next and never pieces itself together or finds direction. And the characters are poorly developed, leaving the viewer caring less about what happens to them.

Barrymore is watchable, but the film is a tease as it doesn't deliver the promised sensuality.

Friday, August 14, 1992 - Village Centre Melbourne
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