Crazy Paradise

Rating: 7/10 (9 March 2006)

The Beach, although now a few years old, still continues to intrigue me! It's cast a fantastic bunch of people and the concept very creative.
The first time i saw this film, it lit a fire in my belly, i wanted to jet off to Thailand and find a secluded beach of my own..but the fear of the weed farmers scares me.
The surroundings of this film have such an ecstasy feel about them, a very private and unknown island, in Thailand where a bunch of travelers come together in their secret society to live out their lives in total bliss without the annoyance of real world politics.
The character of Sal somewhat annoys me, she may be the leader, she treats this place as her dictatorship, the secrecy of the Island is so important, that i can understand, but her fowl plot to destroy Richards relationship with his love interest disturbs me.
The computer game scene isn't necessary, this is where i cringed! the blood and tears are not too over the top, and it is an important part of the story, it gives the idea of a life in secret paradise has its penalty.
Although the story is complete fantasy even though something like this may possibly exist, it confirms the beauty of Thailand and takes you on a journey that you've always dreamed of experiencing but would never go through with.
The Beach is an entertainer, a DVD watcher, i saw it at cinemas and it did not live up to its preview hype! but a good one to have in your home collection!