Red Shoe Diaries

Brigette Bako in 1992 was one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. She's a decent actress as well but this script is a dud. I've watched film twice and I still can't figure out why the main character is suicidal. We see glimpses of erratic behavior, but it doesn't add up.

David Duchovny is competent as usual but again very little to work with. The rest of the cast is mediocre.

Briggete Bako deserved a much better career, she was better than the typical 90's B movie sex pots. She has an elegance about her that could've been used to better effect by better directors and better scripts. Too bad.

A good movie if you want to see a pre-X-file D. Duchovny (talking dirty and shirtless). Also, if you like erotica, then this is a good movie for you. It is filmed with a lot of strange lights and shadows that sets the dark mood of the movie.

I consider this movie one of the best movies i've seen.. why? simply because it show's you reality of women and man in their relationships.. 2 kinds of feelings: loving too much that blinds and doesn't let you breed. And you have the game lust that can always be dangerous, because like she though she had control, but that's a game played with someone else that has his own feelings, and the game can lead to tragic endings. The main cast give good performances, specially Brigette Bako , very sensual,innocent and lost. Amazing Original soundtrack that add's loads of atmosphere on the scenes.. A must see to every man and woman! A cult movie if i may say so.

Jake Winters (David Duchovny) is struggling with his girlfriend Alex (Brigitte Bako)'s suicide. He finds her diary and reads the entries. She had an affair with construction worker/shoe salesman Thomas Butler who is completely different from Jake. He won't let her go even after Jake's proposal. She ends up taking her life and Jake decides to go confront Thomas.

Duchovny is actually not the lead in the first hour. It's Brigitte Bako's story. She's a beautiful woman with some acting skills. The same could probably be said of Thomas Butler. It's a meandering erotic melodrama. Then there is the Duchovny and Butler basketball game to the death. It is memorable filled with over-the-top drama. Bridgit Ryan is also memorable as the drunk girl with Heidi #1 and Heidi #2. It's a little fun, a little erotic and plenty of not-so-good.

I had to watch this movie right after watching a newer movie that explores similar themes, however, with a May / December relationship where the woman is much older that her lover - I will leave it at that without naming names LOL That movie was so awful! So, I decided to explore how these types of movies were once made & better - enter director Zalman King. I enjoyed this movie for the most part. In fact, I enjoy these types of movies that came out during a specific timeframe of the late 80s-early 90s. It's erotica & meant for women mainly. Most women with some life experience will understand its appeal & I admit, it's not for everyone. It's slow but sensual & filled with a lot of desire & foreplay. Many current movies with erotic themes try to replicate aspects of King's style, down to certain scenes (I will not name titles, will leave it to your imagination); however, these fail miserably. I find those movies often cold or crass even. There is a warmth in these movies that is simply not captured in modern similar films. The dialogue is uncomplicated but there are plenty of visuals and use of specific colours to emphasize character development, all the while becoming a part of the storytelling. If you enjoy a more sensual & steamy twist to romance, you may enjoy this, just ensure you are focused & not multitasking & you just might feel the appeal.