loyal to self

Rating: 2/10 (6 December 2005)

This film tried to make two romantic films in one. It was way to long. The part between Kip and Hana was unneeded. We see selfish love between the Count and Katherine. They were loyal only to their own desires-Katherine heeding not her marriage vows (even though she is plagued with guilt)and the Count committing fornication and showing his obsession with 'K' at the dance party where it looks like he was seriously going to do some physical harm and threatened her for being with others. They both should have been buried in the sandstorm before their passions got out of control. Why glorify animal lust and call it love when they were only together for a short expedition. The adventures in the desert were much more interesting such as the Swimmer's Cave. Why was the druggie thrown into the mix as well? Is he the villain to fear the whole film? There was some interesting World War history with the mines and torture room but other than that I wish the Count's book was burned and I did not waste my time on this film. I'm sure Hana the nurse had a more interesting past instead of a map making guy who was burned all over. Hana commits murder at the end and then smiles at a little girl in the truck. I wouldn't want her near my child. This film shows the sickness of society. Also the lead expedition man kills himself. I only gave it a two because of my interest in the Egyptian culture and scenery.