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Leonardo DiCaprio sought to distance himself from the cloying wholesomeness of his character in Titanic, and his role in The Beach is in many ways a polar opposite. As Richard, a young American seeking to "suck in the experience" of freestyle travel in Thailand, he is a chronic liar, a pot-smoking hedonist, an amoral lover and ultimately an unstable snake in a doomed Garden of Eden. This crazy descent might be expected from the filmmakers of Trainspotting, but The Beach is a movie without a rudder, venturing into fascinating territory, promising a stimulating adventure and then careening out of control. After receiving a not-so-secret map to a secluded island from a stoned-out loony (Robert Carlyle, full of dark portent and spittle), Richard sets out to find the hidden paradise with a young French couple (Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet). What they find is a tropical commune existing in delicate balance with Thai pot farmers, and before long--as always--there is trouble in paradise. There is trouble in the movie, too, as DiCaprio is reduced to histrionics when the plot turns into a muddled mix of Lord of the Flies and Apocalypse Now, with shark attacks tossed in for shallow tension. Director Danny Boyle attempts perfunctory romance and a few audacious moves (notably DiCaprio's vision of life as a violent video game), but what's the point? Tilda Swinton registers strongly as the commune's charismatic leader, but her character--and the entire film--remains largely undeveloped; and pretty scenery is no guarantee of a laudable film. --Jeff Shannon
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Leonardo DiCaprio is electrifying in this adrenaline-drenched, tantalisingly seductive thriller from the director of Trainspotting. Richard (DiCaprio) a young American backpacker, is willing to risk his life for just one thing: that mind-blowing rush you can only get from braving the ultimate adventure. But on a secret, deceptively perfect beach, he’ll soon discover that, as the level of intensity rises and the stakes climb higher, desire grows stronger... and danger grows deeper. Co-starring Virginie Ledoyen, this "journey to the unexpected, full of surprises, twists and turns, love and romance, lust and desire" (Maria Sallas, GEMS) explores the hidden perils and dark places that lurk just beyond the shores of paradise...
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Blue hunter
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is without doubt a great film and one of leonardo di caprio's best performances.
I really do like this film and i don't think it got the acknowledgement it deserved.The acting is great
and the scenery is both spectacular and beautiful.I put myself into the position of Richard when i watch this,thinking you
know if i went travelling and went to the places he does and the situations he gets himself into what would i do.
The story is of an American traveller,Richard (Di Caprio) and his chance meeting with Daffy (a cameo by Robert Carlyle)
in a hotel.Daffy gives him a map of a secret island where paradise can be found and Richard soon tells the story to two
French travellers and they all head of in search of the island,but when they get there the paradise soon turns into a
nightmare and for Richard his mind starts to lose control.
As i said this to me is a more than a cult classic where only a few people loved it.It should be liked by more and for some
reason people don't seem to like to say that they liked this film and they look at you as if you are sad for liking it yourself.
As i said try it for yourself and see.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Jay
Format:DVD
The novel was a best seller whereas the film was a moderate success...just means that objectives were not fully met.Casting is OK with Di Caprio and Tilda Swinton well cast.The photography is breathtaking but the ending is very contrived.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This is a really good film. Very well filmed and the soundtrack is fantastic. The book is much better though and quite different so see the film then read the book (the other way round and you'll be really disappointed by the film - which would be a shame because it is a top film).
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excellent film
brill film, loved by all the family. especially my 15 year old son. ho raves on about it being the best film ever
Published 20 days ago by Terry Stockton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exelent
Excellent film with good DVD and great extras. The dvd menu is a bit slow and the transition between options is slow, but otherwise great quality and great film.
Published 1 month ago by Osiskars
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing film
great classic film! love the music and the plot and acting ! if you havent seen it ! you know what to do !
Published 2 months ago by Daniel Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Good quality, arrived reasonably fast! brand new and very cheap price! good movie too! i recommend this product to anyone
Published 2 months ago by ta.1406
4.0 out of 5 stars
Take a trip to The Beach
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Richard, a pretty self-obsessed party guy looking for a good time while on his travels. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Fiction_Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 star
great product
all correct info online
good quailty
fast postage and good packaging
will use this sellar again and reccomend
all correct info online
good quailty
fast postage and good packaging
will use this sellar again and reccomend
Published 3 months ago by Janine Sheppard
5.0 out of 5 stars
An underated film
The Beach seems to divide opinion. It had such bad reviews on first release which I never could understand. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Agnetha
2.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
The novel The Beach has to be one of my all time Favorite books. Its so good, it's interesting and gripping and is so hard to put down. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Caroline123
4.0 out of 5 stars
awaiting blu ray release
..the movie was put out for general release on blu ray early
last year then it was put on hold... Read more
last year then it was put on hold... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Peter Harris
3.0 out of 5 stars
Let them all in......
I watched this movie years ago when i was under going training for the (Government sponsored) 'Common Purpose', and its use of neuro-linguistic programming for political purposes. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Billy Ray Cyrus
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