Blu-ray Review – The Seduction of Gina

Aiming to rough up her image a bit, Valerie Bertinelli takes the lead in 1984's "The Seduction of Gina," which examines the slow creep of gambling addiction facing a young woman uncertain about her surroundings and her future. It's a cautionary tale, though one that doesn't press down too hard when it comes to depicting the ways of submission, keeping things relatively approachable as Bertinelli does her thing, providing a performance that's more mild irritation than absolute distress. "The Seduction of Gina" isn't completely about financial ruin, with just enough of a domestic side to keep things dramatic for director Jerrold Freedman. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com