Synopsis
A top surgeon is besotted with a beautiful woman who once rebuffed him. Unable to come to terms with life without her, he tries to convince her that they need each other. She has other ideas, but a horrific accident leaves her at his mercy.
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Cast
- Julian SandsDr. Nick Cavanaugh
- Sherilyn FennHelena
- Bill PaxtonRay O'Malley
- Art GarfunkelDr. Lawrence Augustine
- Betsy ClarkAnne Garrett
- Kurtwood SmithDr. Alan Harrison
- Nicolette ScorseseFantasy Lover / Nurse
- Meg RegisterMarion Cavanaugh
- Bryan SmithRussell
- Marla LevinePatricia
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Tribune
Not as worthless as you may have heard. [10 Sept 1993] - 60
The New York Times
Ultimately, Ms Lynch has nowhere to take her erotic parable except to a dead end, but she makes the unfolding of the story a spooky, engrossing process. [9 Sept 1993, p.C1] - 50
USA Today
Even if the script delivered, the film would frankly be overwhelmed by the volume of noteriety that has attended it. [3 Sept 1993] - 50
ReelViews
Once it gets beyond a hard-to-swallow setup and into the meat of its story, Boxing Helena is surprisingly involving...The movie discloses its terms early, and expects the audience to buy into them, making no apologies for what it is or intends to be. - 42
Entertainment Weekly
Soft-core trash with a tent-show hook. - 30
Austin Chronicle
This film has all the pyschological depth of a wading pool. Anything you've imagined without seeing the movie is likely more interesting than what's here. - 30
Variety
The numerous sex scenes are good and steamy. - 25
San Francisco Chronicle
Just awful. But uniquely awful -- awful in a way that might just attract a cult audience. [3 Sept 1993]
