Hype really makes the difference on this one...

Rating: 7/10 (7 May 2006)

The negative reviews really seemed to flow on this movie. I think many people felt duped by the inclusion of Quentin Tarantino's name on this film (I still have not figured his true affiliation with this movie). It may have originally been a ploy to salt the trail and lead viewers - like keyword spamming on ebay - therefore critics are retaliating by overly harsh criticism. This is an interesting movie. Well written and acted. It's a shocking ride. If you are expecting Reservoir Dogs or Pulp Fiction, why? Because somebody mentioned QT's name? Forget it. This is a different movie and certainly NOT trying to be like any other. Many people didn't seem to understand the soft porn galore, but the movie takes place in Amsterdam. Prostitutes REALLY DO advertise by dancing in glass windows along the street and absolutely anything goes. It's for real. Roth didn't invent this stuff he's bringing you in on the real deal. We are in Amsterdam folks. It sets up the premise for the rest of the movie... that... money can get you whatever you desire... and be careful what you wish for. This is a raw, potent and extreme film, not for those afraid to be deeply shocked by things they probably have never imagined... they could imagine. What movies are for anyway!