How others will see it. Bound is notorious for its hot and heavy lesbian scenes between Gerson and Tilly early in the film. Those watching exclusively for these scenes will get about a five minute fix, delivered in small stages.
But, mostly, Bound is a Mafia crime drama involving stereotyped Italian mobsters in a series of increasingly tense situations caused by a missing suitcase of cash. Like the lesbo moments, these also appeal to a large audience.
So, the only people who will dislike this movie are those who disapprove of both lesbians and crime dramas. No need to worry, there's probably safe family fare on the Disney channel.
How I felt about it. There's no doubt that Bound is intense. Caesar is as difficult to kill as Rasputin. Just when it looks like his goose is cooked, he finds a short-term solution. That doesn't mean he's as cool as James Bond. He's alternatively nervous, angry, cocky, and determined. He's never likeable, and there's no doubt that audience sympathy is intended for Violet and her unrealistically loyal lover, Corky.
Velvet-voiced Violet can't do it alone. She even admits this. But there's no reason why Corky shouldn't take the money and run. Instead, she ties herself down to a potentially duplicitous woman who will (at a minimum) take her cut. Staying and waiting puts Corky's life on the line, because Caesar might suspect (and if need be, torture) Violet to learn the truth.
So, why doesn't Corky take the money and leave Violet to deal with the consequences? Because it's a movie, and the lesbian lovers are predetermined to win. In real life, Corky would be outta here.
Also, Micky (John P. Ryan) may harbor a desire to possess Violet. But that doesn't mean he's not going to get rough with her, to learn where the money might be. Business is business.
The story doesn't really work, and we haven't even gotten around to the stupid cops, slow on the draw bodyguards, and gullible mobsters. "Oh, Gino is on the phone and has been in an accident? Tell him I said hi. And I guess I won't bother to open this suitcase after all, even though it's right in front of me and the key is in my hand."
But, the movie is tense, and it does feature hot-looking lesbians. Not there's anything wrong with that.