A film that really makes you wonder

Rating: Null/10 (1 December 2004)

Well I have to admit that it was a film that didn't belong on my "must see" list, and after eventually renting it for the third time and Really watching it. I guess you could say that it was... watchable. When I actually bought it and watched it some more, it really began to grow on me. Now I have to confess it did help with the purchase of the absolutely superb soundtrack, which by far does the film justice.
Now I haven't read the book, and after watching the film I don't think I want to, I mean This is a story about a BEACH, about PARADISE, about taking a chance and traveling to find that one place we wish would exist. Inevitably it is found, or is it? Leo Dicapro's performance was to say none too spectacular, but watchable, I mean I suppose you could say that at times I wish I was in his shoes, living the care free life with complete strangers on a paradise island. But I really wasn't paying attention to him. It was great to start off with, and when they finally reached the island, I thought wow, wouldn't it be great to be there?. I thought the scene where Keaty was trying to explain cricket was hilarious and when they got their tattoos done, SPot on. But then what happened? it just seemed to fall apart. The Idea of him going crazy by himself would probably explain that he would have ended up like Taffy, Mad, Stoned and suicidal, after being kicked out of the community. However, I think you could say it had it all, adventure, love, betrayal, action, gore a not too disappointing storyline and by far the most beautiful scenery ever imainged. I would say out of 10, its a 6