Camille

Plot synopsis:
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****************************************************************************************************************************Main female character is in love with main male character though he can't stand her (his sole reason for despising the always gorgeous Sienna Miller? She talks too much. Okaaayyy.) Boy marries girl that he hates. (Why? Because he's on parole and her uncle is a sherriff. Duh!)  Girl dies.  Girl awakes and continues to live though her body is now decaying. Cue the teenybopper pop-country soundtrack aannd...Boy is now in love with girl. Mmm-bop!  (Why? Because she's the walking dead now, duh! I'm always falling in love with zombies.)  Cops think boy killed girl.  The cliche must-have, a "wise, older character", Cowboy Bob, hides them amongst his 'My Little Ponies' and takes them to their honeymoon destination--Niagara Falls.  Along the way she continues to decay.  Terrible soundtrack continues to accompany rotting and travel. (Don't worry--the decay is gore-free. Think, cute rotting...no peeling flesh or maggots.)  They reach gigantic waterfall, she disappears, cops appear, Uncle/Sheriff character says best line in movie, "I'm a lawman. I'm not afraid to take the law into my own hands. The real law...The law of love." and gives boy a gun. Boy gets shot. Girl reappears, riding a blue horse. Seeing her alive, cops back off. Together boy and girl jump into the falls while riding said horse. Onlookers gasp.  Cheesy song about miracles and love plays.  Credits. (Poor horse.)***************************************************************************************************************************Here we go for the normal plot description:The plot followed the two characters who just married were going to Niagara Falls on their honeymoon. Silas Parker (Franco) was a thief who marries Camille Foster (Miller), his parole officer's niece, in hopes it would be his chance to escape to Canada. But Silas couldn't stand Camille and she was blind to how he really felt, believing that everything would be all right once they reached the falls. After their wedding Camille fretted about there was no rice thrown and how that was bad luck.On the way to Niagara Falls they crashed their honeymoon bike and Camille died in the accident. Thinking that he killed Camille, Silas ran away & breaking into a nearby house to call the police but hanging up before he reported the accident. When he returned to the scene of the accident he found Camille up and washing in a nearby river. Over the course of the trip Silas realized that Camille really did die in the accident as she started to decay. While taking care of her, Silas showed a kinder side due to his guilt over having accidentally caused her death.Meanwhile the police believed that Silas actually killed his wife and began to hunt him down. The couple evaded capture several times and ended up traveling with an old rodeo cowboy (Carradine) with colored horses. One of the horses, Maggie, was old and should have died years ago but was still sticking around for some reason.As Camille got worse, she and Silas grew closer, eventually dancing and kissing in the rain. Silas said that while he never believed in anything, Camille believed in him when no one else ever had.They finally reached Niagara Falls and took the boat tour together. As Silas smiled down on Camille, happy to be with her, she told him that she's ready now. He turned to ask someone to take their picture but found her then vanished. He got off the boat and headed towards the Canadian border, but stopped and went back looking for Camille.He's then spotted by the police and chased to the edge of the Niagara Falls viewing point. He screamed out for Camille - not believing her to be truly dead and gone - and the police, thinking he's still evading arrest, shoot him. Camille suddenly appeared, riding toward him on Maggie, the horse.She asked why he didn't go on without her and he replied he couldn't without her. He mounted up behind her and said "I love you" for the first time. They two kissed and then turned toward the falls. Camille said "I had a great honeymoon" and Silas answers "Me too."Then Maggie galloped forward and jumped over the edge into the Niagara Falls with Camille and Silas on her back, all three disappeared into the mist. After they jumped, rice started to fall from the sky.(I must admitted that my eyes were filling with tear at the end of the film.)

Tags: romantic, fantasy

Review:
This is a very original movie which is not like most things Hollywood produces.If you are reading this, you already know the basic plot so I will not bother going over that.
The only movies that come to mind to compare this to are "Interstate 60" and "Art of Travel" which are little known gems that take a different path than most of the Hollywood garbage.This is well worth seeing if you are tired of watching more of the same.Dean.
An unusual movie, which starts off with the classic premise of a hooligan who marries a girl who loves him in order to escape the country.
Most of the film hits the right buttons: the story develops smoothly, acting is solid (Sienna Miller's drawl is priceless, she really can act!), chemistry between both leads works, and rolling American rural scapes and quirky side characters really make for a good time.
The mood, which starts off as light and romantic soon moves into something darker and downright eery at times.At times though the pace slows just a tad more than we would like, but don't let this stop you watching this unusual little cinematic treat.
James Franco and Sienna Miller really do go so well together on screen.
Because of my age and gender, I was asked to stay for a "talk." We all got to comment on the movie and a lot of people didn't seem to like it.
I really loved it and I don't know why so many people didn't think it was that good.
One thing that you might want to do if you are going to see this movie is to go into it not knowing anything about it.
I don't know why she was even interested in a loser like James Franco, but married him anyway.
I simply love Sienna Miller and went along with the situation as written in the script.
I thought all of the actors played their parts very well, and hope more people get to see the movie.
until I watched it later on from the beginning.I won't spoil the ending for you, but if I told you what happens in the end you too would probably think this movie was horrible and ridiculous.
"Camille" is quite far-fetched and strays from the normal love story, except for it's another movie where a female character believes she can change her man.
What surprised me about this movie is how deep of a character Camille really is.
I always considered Sienna Miller to be overrated, until the movie "Camille" came along.
While I didn't find James Franco to be very convincing (not that I ever have), he did do an adequate job of playing the inconsiderate bad-boy.
For the rest of the movie you can't help but feel terrible for this innocent woman who only seems to be full of love.
David Carradine (Cowboy Bob) and Scott Glenn (another underrated actor) compliment Sienna Miller and the story perfectly.
I would definitely recommend this movie for people who can suspend disbelief for the corny parts of the movie but who love heart-wrenching films.
James Franco is sooo hot and him and Sienna Miller make the perfect couple.
I don't want to give away what happens but they play a pair of newlyweds who go off on their honeymoon to Niagara Falls and some pretty wild stuff happens along the way....The movie is really really funny and sad and original.
Camille stars Sienna Miller(Camille) and James Franco(Silas) as a pair of lovers who just go married.
They go on a trip for their honeymoon, but soon after they leave, Camille realizes she might be having illusions when it comes to Silas.
When the motorcycle-riding couple has an accident, Silas begins to notice some strange things about his blushing bride as her hair falls out and grows pale soon concluding that she's death.But he promises her, no matter what, he'll get Camille to their destination, Niagara Falls...
Camille is a sweet and romantic little film, with a somewhat original plot.
As a character, Camille might be annoying at times but that has nothing to do with the actress playing her but, with the way the character was written.
I guess it comes down to a question of mood and disposition, if you want to watch a serious, realistic and well thought film this is not for you, if you want to see a decent and harmless romantic story then you can watch Camille.6.5/10.
The best way to enjoy this movie is to just expect a fairytale.
Be ready for a crazy, surreal, comedic & romantic story, and don't try to rationalize any of the wacky things that happen.I picked up this DVD for $2 at my local Blockbuster, and if you hurry down to yours there may be a few left in the bargain bin.
Packaged as a romantic comedy about a good girl & a bad boy, the description hardly begins to scratch the surface.
I advise you not to even watch the trailer (which gives away the story somewhat).Still, you're probably wondering what the heck this movie is about.
Like a fairytale, there's something about it that makes you feel like a kid again, even though the story can get pretty weird.The acting & casting is perfect.
If more movies were like this, I'd probably start going to the theater again..
If you like realist fantasies such as Groundhog Day, or Stranger than Fiction, Camille is the movie for you.
It feels like more could have been done with the story, but it is definitely safe to say that Camille is original, and charming.
They depart for the falls in a lousy little bike and side car, and they barely get a mile before they have an accident, which becomes a chain reaction for a weird and wonderful remainder of the journey, and perhaps a chance for Silias feelings to grow.There are two things that Camille would've needed to be on par with the great realist fantasies (such as Groundhog Day).
She totally upstages James Franco, who has never really done much for me.I don't think Camille will disappoint.
I would not call it great, though and it certainly didn't make me cry ( I was rather hoping for a chick flick with a few tears but alas my friends and myself must be more hard hearted than some of the others who have commented on this film!) It was unusual, I liked the twist in the story and I thought all the characters involved were appealing in their own ways.
David Carradine seems to have cornered the market in 'quirky but likable' nowadays and he does it yet again here (Im not knocking him, I think he's great) For those of you looking for a watchable romantic film with a difference this is probably it - if you don't want to look too hard.....
Kinda a strange story, where James Franco plays this jerk who marries Sienna Miller just to get out of the country and they go to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon.
Don't wanna give it away cuz the movie isn't released yet but its totally cool and you would never expect the stuff that happens.
I kinda thought I would hate it cuz its a romance but its also kinda twisted and stuff which I like a lot.
The acting is really good and Sienna Miller is totally smokin' and plays this really sweet girl.
James plays a jerk but you end up liking him and the end of the movie is really good.
What a truly moronic movie, all I can say is the writer must be very fond of magic mushrooms and LSD because this must be the result of one of his 'trips'.You follow the whole movie thinking alright this is very weird but hey I'm sure at the end there will be a perfectly good explanation for all of this...
There are so many factors in this movie that go unexplained and I think it leaves it to the imagination of the viewer in an entirely bizarre way.
I can tell you they are probably the sort of people that would go to an art exhibition, see a splat of pigeon excrement on a white board and say "Oooooh what a masterpiece, the artist has truly found a unique way to portray eternity" when in actual fact all it is, is bird excrement on a board.Keep that last bit in mind when watching this movie, Thanks for reading!.
I recently saw this movie at a screening and honestly, Bizarre is the only word that can completely describe this story.
The actors did an excellent job with their characters, but I think this movie kind of brings down (especially James Franco) their creditability.
I wonder if they signed for the money, cuz honestly I don't see anyone after reading the script say "This is an amazing story that I must be a part of".I guarantee you, when the credits roll you will look at your movie buddy and say "HUH?!"..
but Sienna Miller is also really good and plays a southern girl who is in love with him so much that she can't let go.
I don't think anyone can forget a movie like this one.
its about a good girl who loves her bad boy and their messed up honeymoon.
but different than other movies in a good way i think.
i don't know what to compare it to but its a love story.
i saw this movie at a test screener because i like her a lot and her fashion.
i liked her in factory girl but this is a better movie than that was.
her and james franco look really in love in this movie and i hope they are together in real life but don't knowsee it!!!!.
The creators did terrific job of turning what might have been a typical "honeymoon in Niagara Falls" story into a moving drama/adventure with some comedic moments.
James Franco is the ultimate guy's guy and a complete ass most of the time - which makes everything so much more believable and the feelings you feel at the end seem natural as well.
This film tells the story of a man who often has trouble with the law, marrying a sheriff's niece and go to Niagara falls for honeymoon.
Unexpected things happen which make their trip very memorable, even bizarre.After watching so many very bad James Franco low budget films, I expected "Camille" to be equally bad.
I think "Camille" successfully set the scene with a strong character buildup, and the film is consistently fun, engaging and suspenseful.
It's quite sad to see how Sienna Miller enjoys the wedding while James Franco hates every minute of it, but this exactly makes me look forward to a change in the later parts of a film.
I enjoyed watching this film, I think it's quite refreshing to see a romantic comedy with a twist..
Everyone I've reccomended this film to love it, especially since we're Canadian and it's a journey to Niagara Falls xD One criticism I have is the Falls scenes they try and pull it off as the American side when it's Canadian but you wouldn't be able to tell unless you've been there many times like I have.
Not a movie that everyone will enjoy perhaps, the weird plot alone is bound to test the patience of many viewers looking to watch perhaps your standard rom-com (which this is not).Now mind you it is in a sense very much both a romance and comedy but it's also (perhaps even mostly) a fantasy film.I can't go into any details without starting to spoiling stuff (even though a lot of the plot is open for interpretation) but if you're looking for something different and unique then this might just do the trick.Has a bit of a rocky start though which makes you wonder where on earth this is going and occasionally the plot is a bit all over the place but if you give it some time and look aside some of the flaws then it should be worth your while.James Franco and Sienna Miller both deliver fine performances in the leads and David Carradine has a nice supporting role, the soundtrack is also really good and give it that extra push so you can get all the right feels..
Thus, the result is this bizarre, clumsy movie in which a young dead bride and his criminal husband wish to honeymoon at Niagara Falls with the help of painted horses and an old rodeo showman!
The only good thing here is the cast, especially Sienna, as an energized, always happy, simple wife..
in reference to one of the commenters who said something like, 'i can't honestly imagine the actors(who did a good job) looking at this script and thinking 'i really want to be part of this...'.
i think this is a reeeeeally interesting movie in the reaction/s that it's made on the people who commented.
so, overall, for the above reasons, i think this movie is a small work of genius that, most likely, will not be understood intellectually by most.
The actors are good but the story isn't strong enough to sustain the movie.
James Franco is good but his lines are exaggerated.
He can't leave the state, but his newly wed wife Camille Foster (Sienna Miller) insists on going to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon.
When they get into an accident on the road, the movie goes in a strange direction.Silas is a moody guy frustrated with hyper-talkative Camille.
She's hopelessly manic and romantic.This is a movie where the story is trying to push it into quirkiness, and most of times it fails.
Bad-boy James Franco marries Sienna Miller, the niece of his parole officer, in order to get of the States.
Franco can barely stand Camille ("Sometimes I just want to punch her in the head!"), who is madly in love with her "Tiger", blind to his faults and heartbroken when he leaves her at a gas station on their honeymoon motorcycle trip (she's riding sidecar).
Franco falls in love with Miller, amidst thefts, blue horses and a cross-country chase for Franco, who is mistakenly thought to have murdered his wife.
Miller's love is so strong that it can't be stopped even in death, and it's really just a different kind of love story.
Franco hates the movie (he blasted it in an interview) but he's pretty good in it, as is Miller, who consistently does excellent work but never gets noticed for it (see her wonderful work in "The Edge of Love" for instance).
Not a good film by any means, but kind of sweet in it's own odd way..
Certainly Sienna Miller and James Franco did a wonderful job, they're both superb and likable actors, and they had good chemistry together.
This is definitely a love-it or hate-it movie, though everyone seems to agree that the acting was superb.
Beautiful, stunning movie, a fairy tale for those who have lived long enough to understand true love, whether they've found it or not..
R U Kidding Me. I am giving this two stars for the two lead actors, James Franco and Sienna Miller.
Please stop writing failure Folk Tales.I love you James and Sienna but please be more discerning next time..
I watched this movie with my girlfriend at her request, since she thought it was time to see a "romantic/comedy" movie, so we gave it a shot.
I understand the ending could resemble "symbolism" or other stuff like that but it was complete disappointment for a movie with a great beginning.
I can assure you if you are a mature audience and don't live in some kind of fairy land you will not like this movie, just giving heads up..
It's done in a very intriguing way that at times you would be wondering >> is this a comedy, a sad story, a fantasy or a suspense/horror????
Sienna Miller also pulled off playing this role as a bubbly chatterbox with unconditional love for her newlywed husband who treats her like she was a nuisance.
This film follows Silas (James Franco) and Camille (Sienna Miller), two newlyweds traveling to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon.
Silas's redemption, as well as his love and dedication to Camille, will have you grinning and the ending will leave you feeling like the world doesn't suck quite so much.
Solution: maintain calm and continue on your honeymoon to Niagara Falls with your new wife who has a knack of coming back to life at, of course, inopportune moments.Camille is an enchanting exercise into fantasy.
;-) but I really feel like I need to warn people away from wasting their time on this one...If you're thinking about watching it because it's been called quirky or romantic or funny, DON'T!
I mean, at least ten people had to have read this screenplay and went, "Okay, let's make this movie."  How!?
And, James Franco, WTF were you thinking?!
Oh, and by the way, I'm with user "psychopathicmofo" on this one...I actually LIKE weird movies.
Way too quirky for my wife, I enjoyed this whimsical love story.
Saw it via streaming video.Sienna Miller is Camille and James Franco is Silias.
Too bubbly and happy, Silas just wants her to shut up, quit talking all the time, and quit telling strangers everything about them.To say this is an unconventional love story is a big understatement.
Camille is a bit frivolous, and her timing often sucks, as when she is playing with her diamond ring, it falls to the road, she panics Silas, to avoid hitting a big truck they fly off the road, he is injured and, we soon find out, she is dead.
The whole escapade has made Silas fall in love with Camille and both now dead will spend eternity together.