Kudos to the cinematographer of this movie- he really outdid himself. The scenery was magnificently beautiful, and captured the idyllic essence of paradise perfectly. If there was one overall strength in this movie, the cinematography is it. I'm on vacation in Thailand, and me and my mom were watching it...we were like "Wow" . It really is gorgeous.
That being said, I have to wholeheartedly agree with the person that said "Huh?" The plot was very weak (if there was one at all). The second half of the film really messed me up inside. I did not get where the story was going, or where it had gone. Leonardo DiCaprio, a seemingly pretty boy, did exceed my expectations in this role. A few times he was kind of "iffy", but overall he was terrific as Richard. Virginie Ledoyen, as the beautiful Francoise whom takes a liking to Richard, is marvelously gorgeous, but didn't get the screentime she adored. Near the end, when Sal is just about to shoot Richard, I'm wondering why Francoise isn't helping him. She could like jump out in front of him and do that "take me instead" thing. If she really likes Richard the way that she says she does, wouldn't she help him over Etienne? Whatever. On that same note, in fact, I wish that the relationship between Richard and Francoise was developed more, and was given more screentime. AND on that note...what in the world was Richard doing with Sal? Grrr...
The movie was very suspenseful, very confusing, and, at times, a little pointless. But it was a beautiful, harrowing, two-faced adventure that was worth the money. :)
That being said, I have to wholeheartedly agree with the person that said "Huh?" The plot was very weak (if there was one at all). The second half of the film really messed me up inside. I did not get where the story was going, or where it had gone. Leonardo DiCaprio, a seemingly pretty boy, did exceed my expectations in this role. A few times he was kind of "iffy", but overall he was terrific as Richard. Virginie Ledoyen, as the beautiful Francoise whom takes a liking to Richard, is marvelously gorgeous, but didn't get the screentime she adored. Near the end, when Sal is just about to shoot Richard, I'm wondering why Francoise isn't helping him. She could like jump out in front of him and do that "take me instead" thing. If she really likes Richard the way that she says she does, wouldn't she help him over Etienne? Whatever. On that same note, in fact, I wish that the relationship between Richard and Francoise was developed more, and was given more screentime. AND on that note...what in the world was Richard doing with Sal? Grrr...
The movie was very suspenseful, very confusing, and, at times, a little pointless. But it was a beautiful, harrowing, two-faced adventure that was worth the money. :)