Cowards Bend the Knee (2003) (original) (raw)
Plugin not supported.
where to watch
free
Original title
Cowards Bend the Knee (or The Blue Hands)
Year
2003
Running time
64 min.
Country
Canada
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Drama. Romance | Romantic Drama
Synopsis
It's time for hockey! There's no telling what will happen when the Winnipeg Maroons' own star player Guy becomes embroiled in the twisted lives of Meta, a vengeful Chinoise, and her hairdresser/abortionist mother Liliom. Innocent Veronica, caught in the middle, is treated to both services! Meanwhile poor, dithering, cowardly Guy can only stand by and watch.
Critics' reviews
- "If you've never seen Maddin's work, 'Cowards Bend the Knee' is a good place to start."
- "There's no denying the imagination and technical ingenuity on display, but this clearly ranks as one of Maddin's less accessible efforts, which is definitely saying something."
- "Lurid, tawdry and untoward entertainment from Canada's reigning mad genius."
- "Most of Maddin's usual preoccupations are in evidence and as luridly entertaining as ever."
- "What's truly extraordinary about this movie -- which strikes me on two viewings as Maddin's masterpiece -- is that it not only plays like a dream but feels like one."
Movie Soulmates' ratings
Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
Friends' ratings
Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.
Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]
All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.
For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org