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The Little Death
2014 96 min Australia R 18+
★6.6
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Josh Lawson
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Description
A comedy film that looks into the loosely connected lives of people with strange sexual fantasies.
US Gross:
$18,238
Starring
Bojana Novakovic
Actor
Josh Lawson
Actor
Damon Herriman
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
The Little Death is a multi-vignette dark comedy that explores the complexities of human sexual fantasies and relational dynamics with a balance of humor and mature nuance. While most praise its clever script and ability to address taboo subjects without resorting to vulgarity, a minority of viewers find the character portrayals bleak or the moral outcomes unsatisfying.
| Screenplay | The script employs a sophisticated, witty approach that successfully avoids cheap titillation while treating sensitive sexual topics with mature nuance. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers strong, grounded performances that bring depth to the distinct, quirky character arcs. | |
| Ending | The film’s structure as a series of interwoven vignettes is generally effective, though some viewers feel the individual narrative arcs are left feeling incomplete or abrupt. | |
| Originality | The dark comedic tone polarizes audiences: some appreciate the subversive, unflinching look at human perversions, while others perceive the character dynamics as misogynistic or relentlessly bleak. |