His widow Natalie, played by Donna Murphy, apparently commits suicide. Soon, Jillian is pregnant. But something is wrong. And the twins she's carrying may not be quite right, either. Screenwriter and first-time director Rand Ravich has created a lush film with a beautifully stylized look, but basically this isn't a movie, it's a sleeping pill.
Many scenes feel half-finished, and others never seem to have a point.
Depp, sporting bleached blond hair and a Southern drawl, and Theron, also blonde but no accent, deliver what they can. But this script has no substance, and provides little, if any, dramatic punch. So far Theron's career has been in underdrive. But this is one talented and beautiful woman worth watching. Given the right role, she'll be a major Hollywood contender.