Brilliantly genius??

Rating: 6/10 (3 January 2006)

Brilliantly genius? not a chance. Does it come close? Ehh, nope. I am really surprised it got 8/10 stars! I gave it 6.5/10 stars and here is why.
I love movies with a nice message, albeit corny at times ;) BUT, a movie with only a semi-original message doesn't make a great movie ..if it lacks other necessary aspects. Yes, this movie had an interesting metaphor, but it lacked a great screenplay and believable characters! I have a simile of my own. This movie was like a sinking ship! It took really long time to go down, sucked you in for a couple of minutes and left you for bare/alone for the sharks.
Here is my opinion and I just watched this movie today. Few Spoilers
-I got annoyed by the product placements. Can they be more obvious? Yes. Sure they do this in movies, but come one! They started right from the beginning of the movie with the Hewlett computer. And guess what ? since nothing else is happening in the scene, your attention is going to be wandering around. I have to say, the other movie with Scarlett (The Island) had a lot of product placements too. Coincidence?? If I'm fully enjoying the movie, i don't mind as much. But when the movie slows down and gets boring , it really starts grating on my nerves.

the movie started really really slow. This guy's life is changing. He's getting married, having an affair with a beautiful woman. Has a new career because of his new father-in-law. You would think he would be more happy/excited! But no...

the plot started to pick up in the middle. I can't say why because I'll spoil the whole movie for those of you who want to watch it.

the ending flunked. Scene with the cops was a joke. I'm sorry to say. I can see how this movie can remind other people of previous movies they have seen of love ,lust, sex, betrayal. But this movie surpassed all that. Aha! Luck seemed to be their additional ingredient. Sadly, the movie reminded me of the Scott Peterson trial/case.

-the message of the movie was...just ..can't finish this sentence. "Depends on your luck".. and there goes the message!? Can see half the audience agree with it and the other half rolling their eyes. Yes, the movie spoon-fed the message from the beginning...but was this really necessary?
This movie wasn't THAT bad; had it's redeeming qualities. The screenplay was bad (conversations b/w the lead characters was corny/laughable) and the ending sucked/rushed . But the movie had an important message and a nice trailer. If they like the trailer, more people will see it. Who cares if they come out of it entertained/satisfied or not. At least that is what happened to me. Anywho, here is the message once again "It's your luck" ...and that is how many times they reminded you.
Good luck in watching the film...if you do decide to watch it after all.