Good as a Di Caprio vehicle

Rating: 7/10 (4 March 2003)

While the film seems to be a meandering collage of genres, it is held together securely enough by the presence of its talented star, Leonardo Di Caprio. I want to say that I'm not praising 'Leo' because of his looks or because he is a 'heartthrob.' I simply enjoy the performances of this immensely talented young actor and found his work in The Beach to be up to the high standards he has established for himself. Besides 'Leo' the film is also memorable for its breathtaking cinematography. A better than average film, 7/10.