Bound

Bound is an erotic thriller written and directed by Jared Cohn in 2015 and produced by The Asylum. Charisma Carpenter takes on the lead role of Michele Mulan, a real estate agent who develops interest in BDSM after meeting Ryan Black who is much younger than her. Other cast members include, Daniel Baldwin, Morgan Obenreder, Bryce Draper.

Plot Overview:

Michelle Mulan is an accomplished single parent in her forties and works for her father’s real estate business. Though she has a career going for her, she feels as though her personal life, which includes her relationship with her boyfriend George leaves much to be desired. Everything changes when she meets Ryan Block who is not only younger than her but also makes her feel ultra desirable. She ends up strapping into the BDSM world which brings forth emotions she has previously stifled.

As the two become romantically involved, things begin to shift as Michelle evolves to become more submissive towards Ryan’s domineering persona, referring to him as her “master.” This shift in Michelle’s behavioral attitude begins to greatly impact her job and relationship with her daughter, Dara.

The situation becomes more dire when Michelle finds out that Ryan has further emotional and mental abused Dara, which forces her to get control of her life back by confronting him.

Analyzing The Film

There is always a depth of underlying themes like power relations, domestic violence, and excessive sensuous fulfillment in “Bound”. The film goes into the more profound intricacies of sadomasochism and not just in the context of sexuality, but also in the work and family context. Michelle’s story is that of a woman who is fundamentally looking for self-identity and autonomy which puts into perspective the issues one can face when yielding control without having a proper understanding of the situation.

Critical Review

The film “Bound” did not do well with critics, especially when it was first released. It is said that the film lacked a proper script, character development, or any insight into the world of BDSM. Many considered the film made purely to capitalize on the success of “Fifty Shades of Grey” and had no attempt at putting in creativity and substance. While many commented that the actress Charisma Carpenter gave a great performance, it was not capable of changing the poor essence of the film.

For Further Watching

“Bound” can easily be streamed on Tubi or Peacock and can also be bought or rented off Amazon Prime Video.

The subculture of “Bound” can be viewed as both seductive and msiunderstand, which is why the film serves as a narrtaive to depict the way society analyzes the deeply rooted issues of dominance and submission between individuals.

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