Good film, but disappoints in the end

Rating: 5/10 (11 August 2005)

The locations were incredible and this lifts the movie to at least 3 extra points. The story though froze in deep boredom once they actually reached the camp. Leo and the other actors were terrific and the direction was very good, but the story was terrible. I didn't like the book either. I think the main reason is the center piece - the compound of people. It could have really popped with characters we've never seen before - instead of utopia, it was a gripe session. More should have been made on the goals of the group and destructive forces surrounding it. Overall, great film for location, poor film for story. Recommended if you haven't read 'Lord of the Flies.'