Bound (2023 film) explained

Italic Title:BOUND
BOUND
Director:Isaac Hirotsu Woofter
Editing:Kristian Otero
Music:Ethan Startzman
Runtime:99 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

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

When 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

The 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).

Reviews

On 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 43 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 Visagess 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

Bound 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.

References

  1. Web site: April 14, 2011 . Isaac Woofter Broadway debut . Playbill.
  2. Web site: Papadatos . Markos . 2024-03-22 . Chatting with Isaac Hirotsu Woofter: Filmmaker, screenwriter, and director . 2024-07-28 . Digital Journal . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2024-04-22 . Bound – Feature Film Review – Indy Reviews . 2024-07-28 . en-US.
  4. BOUND - Review #GetThatMovie by HSC . 2024-02-05 . Hoy Sale Cine . 2024-07-28 . YouTube.
  5. BOUND - Review #GetThatMovie by HSC . 2024-02-05 . Hoy Sale Cine . 2024-07-28 . YouTube.
  6. Web site: film-authority.com . 2024-04-06 . Bound . 2024-07-28 . film-authority.com . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Knox-Smith . Michael . 2024-04-04 . Bound (2023) Debut Film Touches the Heart . 2024-07-28 . Mikes Film Talk . en-US.
  8. Web site: Propes . Richard . March 16, 2024 . Bound Review . The Independent Critic.
  9. Web site: March 23, 2014 . Ramin Karimloo Performer . Playbill.
  10. Web site: Rebecca . Film Carnage- . 2024-07-01 . Review: Bound . 2024-07-28 . FilmCarnage.com . en.
  11. Web site: 2024-05-20 . Indie Film Review "Bound" – One Film Fan . 2024-07-28 . en-US.
  12. Web site: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter - Contact Info, Agent, Manager IMDbPro . 2024-07-30 . pro.imdb.com.
  13. Web site: Bound Review Film Reviews . 2024-07-28 . UK Film Review . en.
  14. Web site: Rigsbee . Valerie . Broadway Play Home - English . 2024-07-28 . broadwayplayhome.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2023-12-18 . BOUND – Dennis Schwartz Reviews . 2024-07-30 . en-US.
  16. Web site: Papadatos . Markos . 2024-03-22 . Ramin Karimloo talks about 'Bound' and 'Funny Girl' on Broadway . 2024-07-29 . Digital Journal . en-US.
  17. Web site: Gans . Andrew . September 14, 2022 . Dominic Fumusa, Abigail Hawk, and Jessica Pimentel Star in Jasper . Playbill.
  18. Web site: October 22, 1998 . Bryant Carroll Performer . Playbill.
  19. Web site: Gershonowitz . Heather . February 12, 2022 . Look Inside Atlantic Theater Company Premiere of Sanaz Toossi's English . Playbill.
  20. Web site: Alexandra Faye Sadeghian - Contact Info, Agent, Manager IMDbPro . 2024-07-28 . pro.imdb.com.
  21. Web site: Putnam . Leah . June 23, 2022 . Marla Mindelle Stars as Céline Dion in Titanique Musical Parody . Playbill.
  22. Web site: Hall . Margaret . November 9, 2023 . Ode to the Wasp Woman Opens Off-Broadway . Playbill.
  23. Web site: November 9, 2017 . Alok Tewari Performer . Playbill.
  24. Web site: Miguel Izaguirre - Contact Info, Agent, Manager IMDbPro . 2024-07-28 . pro.imdb.com.
  25. Web site: Ethan Herschenfeld - Contact Info, Agent, Manager IMDbPro . 2024-07-28 . pro.imdb.com.
  26. Web site: BOUND – Take 2 Indie Review . 2024-07-28 . en-US.
  27. Web site: Bound (2023) Rotten Tomatoes . 2024-07-29 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
  28. Web site: Bound - Production & Contact Info IMDbPro . 2024-07-29 . pro.imdb.com.
  29. Web site: Kotecha . Ronak . March 2, 2024 . Review of Bound: Rejoice watching a crime-infested family spawn an unlikely heroine . ReviewRon.
  30. Web site: Asankomah . Tony . 2024-02-04 . Movie Review: A Deep Dive into Isaac Hirotsu Woofter's Indie Drama "Bound" . 2024-07-29 . GhMovieFreak . en-US.
  31. Web site: Hough . Q. V. . 2024-05-24 . Review: Isaac Hirotsu Woofter's 'Bound' . 2024-07-29 . Vague Visages . en-US.
  32. Web site: 2024-02-11 . Bound Featured, Reviews Film Threat . 2024-07-29 . en-US.
  33. Web site: Cristi . A. A. . Dances With Films NYC 2023 Announces Lineup With 64 World Premieres . 2024-07-28 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  34. Web site: arnewsteam . 2023-12-08 . 2nd Annual Dances With Films: NY Announces Filmmaker Awards . 2024-07-28 . Awards Radar . en-US.
  35. Web site: 2024-05-30 . Dances With Films: LA Exciting 2024 Lineup Includes Paper Flowers and Max Dagan . 2024-07-28 . www.moviemaker.com . en-US.
  36. Web site: 2024 Breck Film Fest . 2024-07-28 . breckfilmfest.eventive.org.

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