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Comment: This article is almost entirely just a summary and list of positive reviews, which is more WP:PROMO than an enclopedia article. -- NotCharizard 🗨 03:56, 29 July 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Please remove all inline external links, they're not allowed; convert to citations where relevant. There should be no links pointing to external resources until the footnotes in the 'References' section.Also, remove bold typeface body text. Only the first instance of the title term at the beginning of the lead section should be bolded.I also suggest spelling 'Bound' with an initial cap only, thus. DoubleGrazing (talk) 06:00, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
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Bound is a 2023 American crime-drama/thriller and feature directorial debut from former Broadway actor[1] turned screenwriter, Isaac Hirotsu Woofter.[2] The indie film is about a homeless runaway who gets back on her feet with the help of some “found family” before returning home to confront her dark past in order to be free.[3]
Bound is loosely based off true events from lead actress Alexandra Faye Sadeghian's childhood that's left her battling trauma. It is a gritty, raw depiction of life[4] about how to cope with mental illness[5] and creating a new home.[6]
The story takes place in and around New York City,[7] but most of the filming took place in New Jersey.
Synopsis
editWhen Bella discovers that her mentally ill uncle/stepfather, Gordy, hid her college acceptance letter, she kicks him out of the house, believing it to be for good. However, when her mother, Yeva, allows Gordy back, Bella and her pocket squirrel, Bandit, flee to NYC with no money, no friends, no shelter, and too much pride to return.
In New York, Bella finds support from Marta, an undocumented immigrant; Owais, a lonely veteran; and Standrick, an insecure clothing designer. Bella begins to thrive until she uncovers an unlikely and horrifying connection. This revelation drives Bella to act impulsively without consulting her new “found family,” resulting in devastating consequences.
Bella and her friends devise a dark and dangerous plan to break free from Gordy forever. The plan fluctuates between success and failure, ultimately finding resolution with the help of the most unexpected person, but in a heart-wrenching and tragic way.
Cast
editThe ensemble is made up mostly of diverse veteran stage actors[8], including 5 Broadway performers; Karimloo[9], Carroll[10], Tewari[11], Woofter[12], Mohseni[13] (who makes her Broadway debut in 2025),[14] and Bandit[15], a live flying squirrel (aka sugar glider).
- Ramin Karimloo[16] as Owais
- Jessica Pimentel[17] as Marta
- Bryant Carroll[18] as Gordy
- Pooya Mohseni[19] as Yeva
- Alexandra Faye Sadeghian[20] as Bella
- Jaye Alexander[21] as Standrick
- Josh Alscher[22] as Donnie
- Alok Tewari[23] as Shoaib
- Miguel Izaguirre[24] as Cesar
- Ethan Herschenfeld[25] as Tariq
- Bandit[26] as Bandit (sugar glider)
Reviews
editOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Bound has an 89% approval rating, based on 9 reviews with an average review of 7/10.[27] As of July 30, 2024, it has a 8.9/10, based on 41 reviews on IMDb.[28]
ReviewRon's Ronak Kotecha states that although "the last few scenes seem implausible...the complexity and depth of this film is definitely worth the price of admission."[29]
Tony Asankomah of GH Movie Freak says "Bound is sure to leave viewers with a profound reflection on the human capacity for change and the strength found in shared struggles...however, it might not pack enough to win over all audiences."[30]
Vague Visages's Q.V. Hough, says "...the feature directorial debut from actor Isaac Hirotsu Woofter, spotlights the struggles of fringe society characters but falls apart with its confusing editing and narrative structure."[31]
Dan Lybarger of Film Threat wrote that "New York has been filmed a lot over the last century and a half, but if Bound is any indication, the city that never sleeps has more promising tales to come."[32]
Festival run
editBound had it's World Premiere at the Regal Cinema in Union Square at Dances with Films: NY[33] and is running the festival circuit through the end of 2024.
- World Premiere at Dances with Films: NY (December 2, 2023)[34]
- West Coast Premiere at Dances with Films: LA (June 22, 2024)[35]
- Colorado Premiere at Breck Film Fest (Sept, 2024)[36]
References
edit- ^ "Isaac Woofter Broadway debut". Playbill. April 14, 2011.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (March 22, 2024). "Chatting with Isaac Hirotsu Woofter: Filmmaker, screenwriter, and director". Digital Journal. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Bound – Feature Film Review – Indy Reviews". April 22, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Hoy Sale Cine (February 5, 2024). BOUND - Review | #GetThatMovie by HSC. Retrieved July 28, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rosati, Adriana (April 16, 2024). "Asian Movie Pulse Video Interviews: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter talks to Panos Kotzathanasis Video Interviews: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ film-authority.com (April 6, 2024). "Bound". film-authority.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Knox-Smith, Michael (April 4, 2024). "Bound (2023) Debut Film Touches the Heart". Mikes Film Talk. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Propes, Richard (March 16, 2024). "Bound Review". The Independent Critic.
- ^ "Ramin Karimloo Performer". Playbill. March 23, 2014.
- ^ Rebecca, Film Carnage- (July 1, 2024). "Review: Bound". FilmCarnage.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Indie Film Review "Bound" – One Film Fan". May 20, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Isaac Hirotsu Woofter - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Bound Review | Film Reviews". UK Film Review. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Rigsbee, Valerie. "Broadway Play Home - English". broadwayplayhome.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "BOUND – Dennis Schwartz Reviews". December 18, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (March 22, 2024). "Ramin Karimloo talks about 'Bound' and 'Funny Girl' on Broadway". Digital Journal. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (September 14, 2022). "Dominic Fumusa, Abigail Hawk, and Jessica Pimentel Star in Jasper". Playbill.
- ^ "Bryant Carroll Performer". Playbill. October 22, 1998.
- ^ Gershonowitz, Heather (February 12, 2022). "Look Inside Atlantic Theater Company Premiere of Sanaz Toossi's English". Playbill.
- ^ "Alexandra Faye Sadeghian - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Putnam, Leah (June 23, 2022). "Marla Mindelle Stars as Céline Dion in Titanique Musical Parody". Playbill.
- ^ Hall, Margaret (November 9, 2023). "Ode to the Wasp Woman Opens Off-Broadway". Playbill.
- ^ "Alok Tewari Performer". Playbill. November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Miguel Izaguirre - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Ethan Herschenfeld - Contact Info, Agent, Manager | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "BOUND – Take 2 Indie Review". Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Bound (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Bound - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Kotecha, Ronak (March 2, 2024). "Review of Bound: Rejoice watching a crime-infested family spawn an unlikely heroine". ReviewRon.
- ^ Asankomah, Tony (February 4, 2024). "Movie Review: A Deep Dive into Isaac Hirotsu Woofter's Indie Drama "Bound"". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Hough, Q. V. (May 24, 2024). "Review: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter's 'Bound'". Vague Visages. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Bound Featured, Reviews Film Threat". February 11, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "Dances With Films NYC 2023 Announces Lineup With 64 World Premieres". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ arnewsteam (December 8, 2023). "2nd Annual Dances With Films: NY Announces Filmmaker Awards". Awards Radar. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Dances With Films: LA Exciting 2024 Lineup Includes Paper Flowers and Max Dagan". www.moviemaker.com. May 30, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Breck Film Fest". breckfilmfest.eventive.org. Retrieved July 28, 2024.