mono thematic anthem, mistaking psychopathy for passion

Rating: 4/10 (22 October 2009)

The byline is Passion, temptation, obsession. But this movie left me in no doubt from the first few minutes that something quite different is unfolding: superficial liar enters an open an unsuspecting group of people like a wrecking ball. The ball smashes around... then destroys the evidence.
Relentless, obvious, crudely obvious. the pain and deception grows, and bursts... more pain and deception now locked in, grows cold and blunt.
If you thought the English Patient was a misunderstood emotional hero, you'll like this movie.
I'd much recommend The Talented Mr Ripley as a representation of the true machinery inside this mans mind, as well as a more complex story. 4/10 - for a simple tale, misunderstood, by someone (Woody) who should (does?) know better.
Redeemingly, the sound track is fabulous.