a good movie

Rating: Null/10 (29 August 2006)

I really do not understand why people hate this movie so much. The first time I saw this movie I was left feeling 'wow'. I found it extremely thought provoking and still do when I watch it now. People that dislike this movie are clearly missing the whole point of the film. Maybe the fact that some people hate this movie so much while others love it, is that some people are tourists looking for the simple stuff while others are travellers - open to experience something new. The films focus on the search for paradise is fantastic. The scene where Richard returns to the mainland to pick up some supplies really demonstrates how something as beautiful as the beach, can turn someone bad. He believes that The Beach is an exclusive place and the people who do not know about do not qualify for a place so perfect. All in all it's a really good movie, even if towards the end it does start to get slightly dodgy (especially with the pointless sex scenes), but the beginning and the very end are fantastic. Do not listen to all the reviews saying it was the worst film of the year, see it for yourself and try not to be the regular tourist.