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Rating: 5.80/10 from 642 votes
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The Unspeakable Act

Jackie Kimball is a likable, normal 17-year-old girl in every way but one: she has been in love all her life with her brother Matthew, one year older than her. Matthew is bringing his new girlfriend Yolanda home to dinner at the Kimball house, and Jackie's melodramatic anguish disrupts the family's preparations.

Surprisingly sociable during the dinner, Jackie later confronts her brother tearfully in the attic room that is their traditional meeting place. Matthew and Jackie have been symbiotically close all their lives, but Matthew doesn't share Jackie's incestuous inclinations, and Jackie has no choice but to deal with the intrusion of adult life upon their childhood intimacy.

Long widowed, Jackie's mother Alice is a sympathetic but detached presence, often found at her writing desk, drinking coffee and composing letters and journals. An older brother, Will, is an exchange student abroad; sister Jeanne, impatient with Jackie's flamboyance, is poised to leave home soon.

Though Jackie makes little effort to hide her love for Matthew, the family prefers to interpret the attraction as a long-standing childhood phase. Jackie has school friends, but no interest in other boys. Matthew's unexpected breakup with Yolanda gives Jackie a temporary reprieve from her grief, and brother and sister spend a pleasant summer together, capped by an idyllic evening out at a concert.

Always monitoring Matthew for any sign that he might become receptive to her overtures, Jackie is filled with melancholy as summer wanes and Matthew's departure for college approaches. Jackie takes the separation hard, and her concerned mother sends her to psychotherapy.

Though the therapy is paralyzed at first by her habitual secrecy about her feelings for Matthew, Jackie eventually becomes close to her therapist Linda and develops a fascination with the therapeutic process. Meanwhile, she and Matthew keep up contact via video letters and a host of electronic media.

Out of restlessness, Jackie tries her hand with boys, and manages to seduce an attractive classmate named Tristan. Though she learns that she enjoys sex, she has little emotion invested in this new pastime, and she does not hesitate to alienate Tristan when Matthew returns on vacation.

Delighted at Matthew's return, Jackie regales him with tales of her sexual explorations. Encouraged at Matthew's unfazed response, and emboldened by her recent experiences, Jackie makes a final attempt to attain her life-long goal.

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User reviews

Jennifer Wright
7/10

The music selection in the film enhances the atmosphere of tension and longing, creating a haunting and poignant backdrop for the characters' struggles and relationships.

Michael Martin
6/10

The use of music in key moments, such as Jackie's tearful confrontation with Matthew in the attic, adds depth and intensity to the scenes. The soundtrack effectively enhances the emotional impact of these pivotal moments, making them even more poignant and memorable.

Margaret Campbell
4/10

The soundtrack of The Unspeakable Act did not effectively convey the internal turmoil and psychological complexity of the characters. The music seemed disconnected from the narrative, failing to create a sense of immersion and engagement with the storyline.

Brian Wright
10/10

The use of subtle melodies and haunting instrumentals in the soundtrack adds depth and nuance to the storytelling, creating a haunting and memorable atmosphere that lingers long after the movie ends. Each musical cue is carefully chosen to evoke a specific emotion or mood, enhancing the impact of key moments in the film.

Mark Carter
7/10

The soundtrack of The Unspeakable Act effectively captures the emotional complexity of the protagonist's forbidden love for her brother, adding depth and intensity to the storyline.

Dorothy Hill
10/10

The soundtrack of The Unspeakable Act perfectly captures the emotional complexity of the characters and the tension in their relationships. The music enhances the drama and intimacy of the scenes, immersing the audience in Jackie's inner turmoil and longing.

Carol Lee
4/10

I found the soundtrack of The Unspeakable Act to be lacking in emotional depth and failed to capture the complex and disturbing themes of the film. The music felt generic and uninspired, missing the opportunity to enhance the tension and drama of the story.

Lisa Garcia
5/10

The Unspeakable Act's soundtrack perfectly captures the complex emotions and turmoil of the main character, Jackie. The haunting melodies and melancholic tones evoke a sense of longing and inner conflict that mirrors Jackie's feelings towards her brother Matthew.

Joseph Clark
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Unspeakable Act contributes significantly to the film's atmosphere and storytelling. The music not only complements the narrative but also serves as a powerful tool to convey the inner world of the characters, particularly Jackie, in a subtle and nuanced way.