cupodirect To compare this movie to High Art as one writer did is way off. For anyone who did not see that movie I found it very good and worth a second watch. Unlike a movie like Elena Undone where the relationship develops over time, builds up and keeps you on your seat, this movie had no build up, bang they were in a relationship. I just could not get past the student teacher relationship. This actress looked like she was 17 and the teacher like she was close to 40. Sorry but I found it hard to watch. This women according to her other students did this all the time. The student had mother issues and I believe they transfered into her relationship with the teacher. I'm happy they did not end up together, of course there would be no way they could.

jwillsm I really wanted to like this film, but I saw no chemistry between the lead characters at all. The character of Jackie exhibited no real emotional response to her professor, and the professor was totally casual throughout the film. I expected sparks to fly. You have a perfect setup, a great premise for the film with lots of genuine opportunity for conflict. Instead, it was as exciting as a paint by numbers picture. I really was disappointed that there was no real passion exhibited between any of the characters. Even the fights were subdued and drab. As for the sex, if you are going to imply the sex, rather than show it(which is alright with me), at least make it implied passion. The characters looked like they were just going through the motions.

caitlin-osteen Overall, I enjoyed the movie! Nice story line and it was well put together. Catherine stole the show, but Jackie was also a good character. I really wanted a happier ending and for Catherine to find love; however, with the age difference and career difference it was a predicable ending... Unfortunately the story line of teacher and student just doesn't work out when love comes into play! Hoping there may be a Bloomington 2 just to keep the story going!! I would definitely like to see the relationship continue even though they are at a distance. Maybe Catherine head out to the West Coast even. Loved the movie and I think I will try to catch anything that Allison McAtee is in! She really made the movie worth while.

michellelocke007 the storyline is simple enough; a former child star,jackie who was on a hit sci-fi TV series grows up and decides to leave the show business and pursue an education at a local college where she starts mixing with her peers and getting to live life away from TV sets and other fellow actors. she clearly wants to live a regular life and start doing things on her own terms but gains un-wanted interest, admiration or jealousy of being famous by her her peers.while at a department mixer, she meets and is instantly attracted to psychology professor catherine stark who has a reputation of seducing her students. so it's not much of a surprise when these two start a secret affair. by all accounts, catherine is attentive, giving and caring towards her much younger lover. the two lead actresses had great chemistry and enough sexual tension between them for a believable relationship.while controversial student and teacher relationship have been portrayed on screen before ie. loving annabelle and madchen in uniform, this one is legitimate as both are consenting adults and this does not take place in a boarding/high school. jackie is an adult who has made up her mind to further her education and start living in the real world.i had read reviews where people were disappointed with how the storyline ended since both characters did not end up together. while attending school, jackie is offered an opportunity to reprise her role in the hit TV show that made her famous to the big screen. she is hesitant and un-sure if she is ready to make that step back into the show business as it would clearly change the course of her life and relationship with catherine which at that point is flourishing.i felt the ending to the film was left on a positive note and was realistic. since jackie hasn't identified her sexuality she isn't ready to go public with her relationship with catherine as it could possibly jeopardize and end her future career. this part is brought up in the film during one of the climatic scenes.i really liked the film and thought it was well-paced, directed and excellently acted.