Starring: Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Michele Morrone, Bronisław Wrocławski, Otar Saralidze, Magdalena Lamparska, Natasza Urbańska
Release dates: 7 February 2020 (Poland)
Running time: 114 minutes
Country: Poland
Language: Polish, English, Italian
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IMDb Rating: 3.3/10 (92K)
365 Days is a 2020 erotic romantic drama film directed by Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes and written by Blanka Lipińska, based on her novel of the same name. The film stars Michele Morrone, Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Bronisław Wrocławski, Otar Saralidze, and Magdalena Lamparska.
The film follows Laura Biel (Sieklucka), a sales director in a luxury hotel in Warsaw, Poland. She is in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Martin (Wrocławski), but she is unhappy. Laura goes on a trip to Sicily with her friends on her birthday. While there, she is kidnapped by Massimo Torricelli (Morrone), a Sicilian mafia boss. Massimo tells Laura he has been in love with her since he saw her two years ago. He gives her 365 days to fall in love with him.
365 Days were released on Netflix on June 7, 2020. The film received mixed reviews from critics, some praising its eroticism and others criticizing its plot and characters. The film was also a commercial success, becoming one of the most-watched Netflix films ever.
Here are some of the pros and cons of the film:
Pros:
- The film is very erotic and will appeal to fans of the genre.
- The acting is good, especially Michele Morrone.
- The cinematography is beautiful.
Cons:
- The plot is very predictable and clichéd.
- The characters are one-dimensional and not very likable.
- The film is very problematic, as it romanticizes abuse and toxic relationships.
Overall, 365 Days is a mixed bag. It is a well-made film with some good performances and beautiful cinematography. However, the plot is predictable, and the characters are one-dimensional. The film is also very problematic, romanticizing abuse and toxic relationships.
I would recommend 365 Days to fans of the erotic genre. However, I would caution others that the film is very problematic and should be watched with a critical eye.
The film's plot is very predictable. Laura is a beautiful woman who a handsome man kidnaps. The man tells her he loves her and gives her 365 days to fall in love. Of course, Laura eventually falls in love with the man, and they live happily ever after.
The characters in 365 Days are one-dimensional. Laura is a damsel in distress who needs to be rescued by a man. Massimo is a possessive and controlling man who believes he can own Laura. The other characters in the film are also one-dimensional and serve only to support the plot.
The film is also very problematic. It romanticizes abuse and toxic relationships. Massimo kidnaps Laura and forces her to stay with him. He also threatens her and her loved ones. Despite this, Laura eventually falls in love with Massimo, and they live happily ever after. This is a hazardous message to send to viewers, as it suggests that abuse and toxic relationships can be romantic.
Overall, 365 Days is a mixed bag. It is a well-made film with some good performances and beautiful cinematography. However, the plot is predictable, and the characters are one-dimensional. The film is also very problematic, romanticizing abuse and toxic relationships.
