a huge disappointment

Rating: 4/10 (26 January 2006)

i went into the cinema with mixed expectations, id read a lot of critics claiming it to be a masterpiece, had a lot of friends saying it was awful. i did however go in with an open mind and was hoping id have spent money on something worthwhile.
i was extremely disappointed.
the actual story was very deep, carnal and dark in its explorations of desire and guilt but was completely let down by appalling acting.
the characters were lacking in any real identity and personality, making it extremely hard to care what happened and how. there was no chemistry between the two main characters, chris and nola, and the emotional depth that would have been magnificent had it been achieved was tepid and underdeveloped.
this film had the potential to be something extremely dark and disturbing, as well as moving. however all i was left with was a feeling of disappointment, and resentment that i had wasted my money on this example of how not to cast a movie.
in short, i just didn't care what happened, which made the ending such a failure despite its completely unexpected angle. this movie lacked the talent and skill of its actors to show the depth of emotion needed for such an involved and deep plot to work.
i wouldn't recommend it