Amanda Seyfried is a dear, sweet and very natural actress, a real talent. I liked her very much in "Les Misérables," "Gone," "Chloe", "Mamma Mia!". She can really act and deserves better and better roles. Peter Sarsgaard is good in the role of villain Chuck Traynor. Sharon Stone, becomes better and better by aging, you know, the old hen makes the good soup. There are some names out there in the cast, they are OK. Eric Roberts, as usual lately, he's just signing the book, make note of his presence, just to be paid. And, because I'm sure there are enough idiots in the world (especially in the US) who even think that some women have their clitoris in the throat, well no, they don't have it there, they have it elsewhere... Enjoy the film!

Amanda Seyfried stars in this biopic of infamous porn-star Linda Lovelace, who became a household name in the seventies after displaying a remarkable talent for fellatio in hardcore skin-flick Deep Throat. The first half of Lovelace charts Linda's pre-porn years, her marriage to titty-bar owner Chuck Traynor (Peter Sarsgaard), the making of Deep Throat and her consequent rise to porn super-stardom, with Linda apparently lapping up the limelight and happily promoting her work; the second half reveals the supposed pain behind the porn, retelling matters according to Lovelace's best-seller Ordeal, in which she claims to have entered the adult industry against her will, having been forced to do so at gunpoint by her sleaze-bag husband.Linda Lovelace's assertion that she performed in Deep Throat under duress has long been the subject of conjecture, with feminist 'Women Against Porn' movement attempting to prove her case via polygraph test (which she apparently passed), and several of Linda's co-workers damning her stories by stating that she was more than happy in her line of work. The makers of Lovelace play it safe by opting for the politically correct route, adhering to Lovelace's version of events, taking a few liberties with the facts (Linda didn't leave the adult industry immediately after Deep Throat, as is suggested here), whilst happily glossing over the most unsavoury aspects of her past (there's absolutely no mention of the 8mm stag-loops in which she performed with a four-legged friend).This cautious approach is not all that surprising—this is, after all, a Hollywood movie and a sympathetic stance makes the subject matter more palatable for mainstream audiences—but I do feel that a more balanced and honest approach would have resulted in a more satisfying experience overall.

The story reveals the nature of the real life figure n such a nice way, depicting three separate perspectives of how people around her see her life; how people see the fun and glamor and sex, how they see the harsh domestic violence and forced submissions, and how they see the struggle Linda made to be rid of Chuck. The first part goes on as many other similar movies although with less sharp screenplay to expose more on it. The second part feels just right although the movie feels a little less confident about using the variation in camera angles. The last part unfortunately doesn't really get to be dramatized as much as the first two parts. This would be nice to hold the authenticity, but it's impact gets reduced compared to the first two parts. The acting in general is a decent work in overall. Amanda Seyfried did quite well on her part and confident about her body. Peter Sarsgaard repeats the charm he played in An Education, changing only his accent and his facial hair in doing so. Having great talents like James Franco, Sharon Stone, Juno Temple and Bobby Cannavale sure does increase the movie's acting parts, even if the actors only have less significant parts.

Interesting, but not overly compelling, biopic. The true story of Linda Lovelace, who starred in the famous (infamous?) Deep Throat and a few other porn movies in the early-to-mid 1970s. Shows how her husband mistreated her and how she managed to escape him and the porn industry and turn her life around.Inspiring in how she fights back and changes her life. Also highlights domestic violence as its most brutal and stifling. However, not overly compelling. Story feels jumbled at times, due to the director jumping back-and-forth in time. Also feels a bit superficial at times in its examination of Lovelace's plight.Superb performance by Amanda Seyfried in the lead role. Truly captures the spirit and look of the times, and of her character. Decent support by Peter Sarsgaard as her abusive husband.Sharon Stone gives a powerful performance, and almost steals the show, as Lovelace's over-controlling, domineering, stiflingly conservative, evil mother. Stone is almost unrecognisable in the role, she is that in-character and convincing.Hank Azaria is great in a minor role. Rest of the supporting cast are so-so. You always know James Franco is going to be unconvincing (and here he is playing Hugh Hefner...).Interesting from an historical perspective and as a commentary on domestic violence, but not a must-see.