This movie sets a new definition of the terms "boring". Somehow, I guess this movie was meant to be clever and refreshing, but the implementation leaves so much to be desired that this movie ends up being a two-hour sleep-inducing affair.
Basically, it consists of two parts, a modern-day part and a historical part, set in the 19th century. The 19th century part shows promise and actually gives a pretty interesting view of how a mysterious double murder took place, but ultimately it's underdeveloped and a bit boring.
However, compared to the modern-day part, the 19th century part is Oscar material. The modern-day part seems to rely on one thing only: Liz Hurley's breasts. Now you won't hear me complain about that, but if that's all there is, then you just don't have much of a movie. Seriously, the modern-day part is filled with endlessly drawn out unnecessary shots and quasi-philosophical nonsense conversations. What's missing is an actual storyline, and it hurts.
All in all, this movie is more boring than anything. Any parallels or deeper meaning get hopelessly lost under a sluggish pace and overly dramatic dialogue. Definitely not recommended.
*1/2 out of **** stars
Basically, it consists of two parts, a modern-day part and a historical part, set in the 19th century. The 19th century part shows promise and actually gives a pretty interesting view of how a mysterious double murder took place, but ultimately it's underdeveloped and a bit boring.
However, compared to the modern-day part, the 19th century part is Oscar material. The modern-day part seems to rely on one thing only: Liz Hurley's breasts. Now you won't hear me complain about that, but if that's all there is, then you just don't have much of a movie. Seriously, the modern-day part is filled with endlessly drawn out unnecessary shots and quasi-philosophical nonsense conversations. What's missing is an actual storyline, and it hurts.
All in all, this movie is more boring than anything. Any parallels or deeper meaning get hopelessly lost under a sluggish pace and overly dramatic dialogue. Definitely not recommended.
*1/2 out of **** stars