Blu-ray Review – Lipstick

Release during the heyday of exploitation entertainment, 1976's "Lipstick" attempted to bring something a little different to theaters. It's a tale about a sexual assault and the psychological fallout from such a devastating experience, and the script by David Rayfiel strives to use such a heinous act of violation to inspire a sincere discussion of the legal system and the way it favors aggressors, putting the weight of responsibility on victims. This take is certainly most welcome, and the picture is mostly interested in courtroom events as a case of violence is torn to shreds by practiced legal minds. However, the production can't help itself, and instead of following through on the cruelty of the legal system to best disturb viewers, "Lipstick" goes the B-movie route, offering a blunt sense of justice for a complex situation of shame and fear. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com