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SUE Send This Review to a Friend
Anna Thompson's raw, nerve-exposed, uncompromisingly realistic performance in "Sue" is astonishingly moving and unforgettable. She seems to be holding nothing back as she portrays a Manhattan woman whose life is a shambles amidst the loneliness that can take hold in the city. Desperation mounts scene by scene as she self- destructs through lack of sufficient self-esteem to grasp at positive opportunities, while turning an independent attitude toward sex into a sick pattern of behavior.
Events conspire against her at every juncture, contributing to a disheartening downward spiral. As you might surmise, this is a very tough, bleak film that writer- director Amos Kollek has created. It makes no concession toward any audience wish that the film lighten up or provide a happy ending. You can also question how much is believable, particularly in the relationship between Sue and a reporter, well played by Matthew Powers, her once chance for a way out. Lola, a hooker played by Tahnee Welch, is a troublesome character who telegraphs more difficulty ahead for Sue.
In the end it's Anna Thompson's candid, inspired acting that lingers in memory and stirs admiration. Let's see more of this remarkable actress. An AMKO Productions release.
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