This is by no means a great film, but there is something poignant and honest about it. It is marketed as sexy film and the poster has nothing to do with the film. It should not have been titled what it is. (I thought it was funny that Netflix would not let me write the title of the movie in this review.) Basically, it's a gritty docudrama about a writer who is writing a book on prostitution. As a writer myself, I felt for the main character. All but I think 3 out of the women are truly prostitutes who play themselves. Although I do not go to prostitutes, I have met and known some when I lived in New York City. In the early 90's, Times Square and other sections were filled with prostitutes and drug use. There is nothing sexy about this film. The realism of the prostitutes playing themselves make this truly worth watching this film. The relationship between the writer and the 2 actresses (playing prostitutes) give the film it's heart. The writer is not looking to exploit these women nor is he looking for sex. He genuinely cares. His compassion, respect, and concern for them is what gives hope. These women have been degraded and feel worthless. He treats them with respect and befriends them. He even begins to fall in love with one of them. The fictional aspect of the ending has it's unbelievable moments, but I understand why it was done that way. The acting is not horrible, but it's decent enough in the right places. It is a somewhat sweet film in a very ugly setting. Even the pretty women (and there are not many) look worn out and weathered. Unfortunately, due to the false marketing and title of this film, it has been overlooked. If the viewer goes into this film, thinking that they will be turned on, they will be disappointed. If the viewer genuinely has an interest in the gritty life of prostitutes, they will have a unique experience.
11 Reviews
Enjoyable. Accurately
BlackICE-218 January 2000
Let me just start by saying that I only watched this because it was the only thing on tv at the time. I didn't turn this on willingly, now mind you. I would never do that I swear. It really was all that was on. Now then, I'm what you might call "streetwise" since I live in new york and I run the streets sometimes, and I thought that "Whore 2" was a true-to-life, gritty, hard-hitting look into the everyday lives of these girls that are out there working every single night to support themselves. Sure, there was sex, sexual acts, adult content, nudity, and naked scenes, but it was all just a part of bringing you an accurate and on-target look at these poor souls. I think we need to keep them in mind when we're celebrating with our families.
Better than expected
creed-632-10815113 March 2013
Unlike everyone else I didn't just catch this half way through and watch it on basic cable. I liked the original Whore and thought this might be more of the same. Not at all, this film has an odd feeling of being older than the original. It almost fells like a movie from the 1960's. The acting is somewhat amateurish, but has an edge to it. The stories the hookers tell about their lives are sad and desperate. The main character is flat and that feeds into the overall sadness of the film. These people develop relationships among each other that feel more real than you get in todays action films. All in all, a good effort for a movie that most would pass by because of its name and subject matter. Worth a watch.
Accurate portrayal of life in Hells Kitchen.
mgkok27 May 2006
This movie is a very accurate portrayal of what the Hells Kitchen neighborhood of New York was like during the 1970's, 1980's and early 1990's. It is not so much a sexual exploitation movie as it is an accurate representation of what life was like back then in that neighborhood at that time.
The move was made twelve years ago, but even by that time, the neighborhood was beginning to be cleaned up. If you were to hang around Eighth Avenue and 42'nd Street today, you would more likely bump into celebrity talk show host Joe Franklin or actress Brooke Shields than you would a prostitute or a hoodlum.
The move was made twelve years ago, but even by that time, the neighborhood was beginning to be cleaned up. If you were to hang around Eighth Avenue and 42'nd Street today, you would more likely bump into celebrity talk show host Joe Franklin or actress Brooke Shields than you would a prostitute or a hoodlum.
I liked it for some reason
Go Irish29 March 1999
Like some of the others, a disclaimer: I saw it in the middle of the night on pay cable, and I was ready to watch whatever came on. But I still found myself much more entertained than I thought I would be, considering the title. It's much better than your average very late night fare.
One of the most true to life films of all time
beautifulgirl6255 July 2007
This film is one of my all time personal favorites. It captures perfectly both the pleasure and pain to be bought and sold on the seedier inner city streets. You feel as if you are actually there, simultaneously repelled and attracted to the parallel universe in which these characters live. Anyone who has ever wondered what the world of drugs and prostitution is really like need look no further than this movie. I found myself full of both pity and envy for the characters in this film. I was shocked and saddened by the lives of these women, yet somehow found myself wanting to be a part of their world. The ordinarily ho-hum Amos Kollek has created his masterwork here. It is a shame that such an absorbing and enlightening film is hidden under soft core like box art and a direct to video non-sequel title. Truly a hidden gem. A must see.
It's unique !
MarkAlan11 October 1998
Please note I caught this movie a quarter of the way through on cable. I recommend it; it's a realistic portrayal of the street "girls" of NYC-- I used to run the streets there when I was younger. Thus I know a thing or two about this. Most of the girls play themselves and seem to give their own accounts of their lives which is largely the movie's strength.
Most realistic Prostitue film ever made
pinkeye16 August 2003
This is really half fact/half fiction...could have been a documentary on the lives on NY prostitutes. Some of the best acting I have seen in ages (unfortunately, half weren't acting). This movie has NOTHING to do with that piece of garbage WHORE...it shouldn't have been released as the sequal...very impressive film.
interesting and realistic to a point
nohochdiver18 February 2001
Just like Cowherd i caught this movie a quarter or so already started, the funny thing is that i was just flicking the channels and about to see a big budget and celebrated 2000 academy award nominated film on dvd. but suddently that didn't matter anymore, i was so into this movie that no longer than five minutes after i saw the credits i started to look for information about the film i'd just seen. i didnt even knew the title of the film i was watching. when the credits came on i was in awe to see that some of the characters were playing themselves on this film.
supernatural horror
twomanytwomuchtwolittle26 December 2006
Warning: Spoilers
this movie was exciting with action throughout, if you turn off the movie at the beginning from the religious prayers you will be very disappointed and miss a good horror movie. this is also not a copy so that's good it is interesting and you will want to watch it over and over again, the best part is they close the movie while leaving room for a sequel if warranted
if you like the supernatural, gore, and a good plot this is a movie to watch
also cliché's are not frequently used, the main character is not the one to live in the end. the only point that may have been cliché was the girls separated to look for the possessed 'sister' which may have been their downfall because there are two girls who stay together and one of them ends up being the one who lives exciting and a great movie!
if you like the supernatural, gore, and a good plot this is a movie to watch
also cliché's are not frequently used, the main character is not the one to live in the end. the only point that may have been cliché was the girls separated to look for the possessed 'sister' which may have been their downfall because there are two girls who stay together and one of them ends up being the one who lives exciting and a great movie!
They should have called this one "Crack" Whore
Captain_Couth6 July 2004
Whore 2 (1994) was a name in only sequel to the brilliant Ken Russell film that featured Theresa Russell in the title role.
Three years later Whore 2 comes out. I found this movie to be a mixed bag with several different parts that go into many different directions. The very low budget gives this movie a definite street level feel. However the acting leaves the viewer
with a bad taste in their mouths. The "acting" is what crippled this movie (besides the sloppy directing and terrible script). In the hands of a professional this could have been something. A good idea that is badly executed.
The meandering storyline and bad acting keeps this one from becoming above average. Sadly I have to give this one a fair review. The movie had all the elements, a gritty feel and seedy characters and sets. All it needed was a good director and a decent script. Too bad this movie had neither. Better luck next time.
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Three years later Whore 2 comes out. I found this movie to be a mixed bag with several different parts that go into many different directions. The very low budget gives this movie a definite street level feel. However the acting leaves the viewer
with a bad taste in their mouths. The "acting" is what crippled this movie (besides the sloppy directing and terrible script). In the hands of a professional this could have been something. A good idea that is badly executed.
The meandering storyline and bad acting keeps this one from becoming above average. Sadly I have to give this one a fair review. The movie had all the elements, a gritty feel and seedy characters and sets. All it needed was a good director and a decent script. Too bad this movie had neither. Better luck next time.
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