Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW)
Scandalously devious, erotically enticing, and dangerously clever and kinky. This movie is what is all about. Coming home from the West Coast to here more about a death of a brother is usual. The role reversal of men getting their "franks and beans" hacked will make a rapist go straight. A modern day "Jill The Ripper" is out and the brother wants to find out who it is. Dolph's character as a hardcore ex-cop must find out who killed his brother. However, his brother's desires would make a target for scandal, and it would definitely make the family look bad. I liked the part where the brother's widow kicks the captain in the "jewels". That was funny. Then there's this dog who is owned by the eccentric afro-American woman who doesn't care about the dog period. All the sex and violence makes "Basic Instinct" safe to watch. Being tied up in any fashion: in a cage, on the bed, in the tub, etc. This movie shouldn't be called "Tied up", it should be called "Deadly Bondage". But then again, I leave the other title the way it is. For the kinky, and the horny. Rating 3 out of 5 stars.
junebug-10
This is the worst movie I have ever seen. The Avengers held this dubious honor
but no longer. The acting in "Jill the Ripper" is terrible and was only eclipsed by the plot. This movie is as intellectually stimulating as the Telletubbes. It doesn't know whether it wants to be an S&M flick or a really bad thriller. Only watch under extreme intoxication or if you're bed ridden and need a leather clad distraction. This script should be reworked into a porn, it wouldn't take very much effort and would have a longer shelf life. A porn, even a bad porn, wouldn't do the damage to Dolf Lundgren's career the way that this movie has.
kapecki
This unpleasant film has little to recommend it. Dolph Lundgren gives a performance that is better than either this script or his other action films have allowed. And there are occasional snippets of dialog that suggest the film might have been able to provide some insight into a bizarre subculture.But no. Motivations are either murky or trite. Most of the acting is sub-par. The script creates needless confusion. And the director's needless fascination with focusing on gore is distracting.It's hard to imagine who the audience is for this film.
karrie122
Jill the Ripper is Dolph Lundgren's best performance and is unlike any of his other movies. The movie is set in the 1970's and Dolph plays an ex-cop and boxer (Matt Sorenson) whose brother is killed during some kinky sex act. Matt delves into the world of S&M trying to find his brother's killer. This movie was filmed very well. You should see it for the setting and lighting if not for the actual story. Also, the DVD version contains a very interesting director's commentary from the film's director, Anthony Hickox. All of the actors turned in pretty good performances. There are some problems with the movie, the editing is not very well done and it leaves you wondering what is motivating the characters' behaviour, and several of the characters go by 2 or 3 different names which is confusing. Also, you know who the killer is pretty much from the beginning. But overall this is good movie. Some people might say its boring, I say its taking its time; Dolph's character is actually trying to develop. If you want an action Dolph flick where he kills everyone and flexes his muscles, DON'T watch this movie, watch Red Scorpion or Universal Soldier instead. If you want a semi-suspenseful horror flick (and to see Dolph tied up and hanging upside down almost naked during a bizarre sex act) watch this movie. My suggestion is to watch it at least twice. I actually hated it the first time I saw it. I don't know what made me watch it again, but the second time is the charm. Perhaps I was paying more attention the second time.
AD
