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 Rupert Everett AND Giorgio Armani, how could it fail? Feb 18, 2010
Wow, this is not a good movie. I didn't even know who Helen Mirren was when I saw this movie. I later grew to love her from the Prime Suspect movies on PBS. Anyway, Helen Mirren is wearing caftans throughout the film and Christopher Walken gives her back problems and Rupert Everett lost his skinniness and grew muscles. "I made a huge mistake" paying to see this film when it came out.
 Glorious, Depraved Madness from the Depths of the 90th Floor... Nov 15, 2009
I have been a fan of this glorious waltz through deranged minds and innocents since first seeing it aboard Naval Air Station Diego Garcia (in the middle of the Indian Ocean). After the films conclusion, when an audience of hardened Military Pilots (and Crews) disperse in silence (some in tears), it's a sure bet that the film has some kind of film magic in it.
Since Natasha Richardson's dealth this past year, it has been almost impossible to find a copy of this film unless you were willing to mortgage your home to pay for it. Rupert Everet has the perfect blend of handsome masculinity mixed with innocence, that makes men and women both (even STR8 Military men) stop for a moment and want to touch. Helen Mirren can tear your heart out with such smoothness that you won't even notice it gone until you fall over clutching your chest and notice the emptiness. Christopher Walken is the quintessential carrier of the essence of Evil, hidden behind Dupioni Silks and a crude swaveness that can break down the human spirit with a flick of a hand.
Incorporate all above and then, add Venice as the backprop. The mist, the twinkle of light upon the waters of the canals. The mixture of fear and inexaustible curiosity of the younger couple (Richardson and Everet) with the lifestyle of the more mature couple (Mirren and Walken) behind the stark stone facade of their sumptious mansion overlooking the canals.
Slow and deliberate in it's plot-building, the storyline makes a quick turn directly into depraved madness.
One of the most impressionistic bombarments of my own senses. Will I ever get over it? I doubt I will...
Sexy, Erotic, Thriller Mar 31, 2009
I saw this when it came out in the theater. After Natasha's death I bought the DVD (I worried about the Region 2 format even though I know full well I have a special player). Venice is glorious to see. I loved Natasha's hair & clothes. The shoes she wears when Colin draws the pictures are just wonderful. They were sexy & feminine yet made for walking, unlike the spike heels now.
Everyone who's spoken of this film thus far forget Helen Mirren. I really liked her in all of her oddnesses. I can't say enough about Christopher Walken. This was my first Walken film and I became hooked.
Colin & Marry go to Venice for the second time on vacation & to decide what to do with their relationship. They meet Robert seemingly by chance. He has horrific plans for them. Caroline, Robert's wife is confined to home because she can't manage stairs. Robert brings the couple home and the mystery unfolds.
Beautiful film, beautiful memory of Natasha.
Eh..., Dec 07, 2008
I won't go into too much detail here. Suffice it to say, it very accurately follows the Ian McEwan novel, however, the characters are unlikeable, and the cinematography is very dated. Read the book, instead...it'll save you the horror of 80s hairstyles and clothing.
A great way to see Venice-with friends (fiends) Jun 19, 2008
Do you know where you are???? Your'e on the other side of the mirror. Wow that line along with what do you want? Want? I'll show you what I want!! And boom there goes Walkens Character over the edge into madness. I loved this movie for its atmosphere and great setting in Venice with terrific script and wonderful off-kilter performances from the main four actors. This one along with Dont look Now and Talented Mr Rilpey make a great trio of Terror from Italy. Love to see these three at a Drive -In. Wow. Just Great.
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