Quartile rating: 5.5/10 · 1 rating
A chronicle of the life of a middle-class French girl's sexual adventures, her then fall into prostitution, and her ultimate redemption.
Diary of a Nymphomaniac follows a fairly formulaic arc for European erotic drama — the sexual awakening, descent, and redemption trajectory is well-trodden territory. The plotting is episodic and uneven, lacking the psychological depth needed to elevate the nymphomania theme beyond titillation. Acting is serviceable with lead Belén Fabra delivering a committed performance, and the Spanish production has reasonable visual polish. However, the film offers little that distinguishes it from similar continental erotic dramas of the era, and the redemptive ending feels rushed and unconvincing.