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Bliss (1997)

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Reviews Counted:11

Fresh:6

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A troubled young wife (Sheryl Lee) and her repressed husband (Craig Sheffer) seek conventional therapy for their marital woes with no avail--until she secretly engages the services of an... A troubled young wife (Sheryl Lee) and her repressed husband (Craig Sheffer) seek conventional therapy for their marital woes with no avail--until she secretly engages the services of an avant-garde Tantric sex guru (Terence Stamp). His advice leads the couple on a journey toward mutual trust and fulfillment, unearthing her buried memories of sexual abuse. [More]

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Sheryl Lee, Terence Stamp, Casey Siemaszko

Starring: Craig Sheffer, Sheryl Lee, Terence Stamp, Casey Siemaszko, Spalding Gray, Leigh Taylor-Young, Lois Chiles, Blu Mankuma, Ken Camroux

Director: Lance Young

Director: Lance Young
Screenwriter: Lance Young
Composer: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek
Producer: Allyn Stewart, Lisa Towers

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Todd McCarthy

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Variety

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4/5

Cole Smithey

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comment Comment | Sep., 13 2007 09:03 AM

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2/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Dec., 18 2004 08:58 PM

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1.5/4

Jeffrey Westhoff

A hilariously pretentious drama taking a PBS approach toward sexual mechanics: Masters and Johnson meets Masterpiece Theatre.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 30 2004 03:06 PM

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Bliss is really a very hopeful film, with many light, humorous moments that tug it along.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 22 2002 05:23 PM

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Salutes the courage of two individuals who make a commitment to stay the course in their marriage no matter what.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 29 2002 01:26 PM

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Kim Williamson

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 05 2002 08:17 AM

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2/4

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Kevin Thomas

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Los Angeles Times

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2.5/4

Writer/director Lance Young is so relentlessly solemn ... that some viewers may giggle.

comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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Brian Webster

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2.5/4

Dustin Putman

Plays as an instructional guide on making your sex life better, rather than one that has a thorough story and characters.

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1.5/4

Michael Dequina

My favorite exchange--Joseph: 'I can't come!' Maria: 'Too bad, MOTHERF**KER!'

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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Ruthe Stein

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