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Huge disappointment
Jan 31 2012
Format:DVD
Danny Boyle is one of my favorite directors. Slum Dog Millionaire is amazing. Trainspotting and shallow grave are classics. The book the beach is one of my favorites. How they managed to mess this one up so badly is beyond me. If your a fan of Boyle or the book stay away from this disaster.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Read the book
Jan 21 2004
Format:DVD
The Beach, directed by Danny Boyle and based on the book written by Alex Garland, is one of the most dissapointing movies I have ever seen. I have read the book three different times, and the movie does this novel no justice. I love Danny Boyle as a director, and to his credit, the cinematography, music, and style of this film is great. However, the character development, symbolism, and much of the scenes in the book do not come across in the movie. As usual, the book is better than the movie, and this movie is worse than most.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Lord of the Flies, for adults
May 1 2010
Format:DVD
"The Beach" reminds me of "Lord of the Flies" but instead of boys being stranded on a deserted island, it is about young adults that live on an island that has an idyllic secluded beach and communal lifestyle. One side of the island is home to a 60s type of "hippie" commune, and the other side is occupied by a large scale pot growing operation that is watched over closely by armed guards. The two groups have managed to coexist by remaining mutually exclusive. There appears to be no property ownership or governance on the island even though it is within sight of mainland Thailand. To enjoy the movie, you have to get past the unlikelihood of a present day "lost paradise". L.DiCaprio plays Richard, a kind of rogue male, one of three new members of the commune. In his testosterone pumping youth and immaturity, he finds himself unwilling to abide by the rules as directed by its matriarch. The main rule involves strict secrecy about the beach, the commune, and how to get there. Away from the restrictions and limitations of the society from which he came, DiCaprio's character feels free to challenge others and himself. Because of his behaviour, he is ostracized from the commune, and goes "native". He implodes upon himself. Richard is instrumental is causing conflict between the island's inhabitants, and the downfall of the commune. Like "Lord of the Flies", this movie is about what could happen when people are removed from the watchful eyes of society. Some strive to maintain the "civilized" values from their past. For others, the dark side of the psyche is unleashed, self-discipline gives way to chaos, and chaos leads to destruction. In both this movie and "Lord of the Flies", society is viewed as the controlling force over man's unbridled instinctual nature - an interesting concept.
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Grandkids Preparation for Thailand Trip
Grandson (19) and Granddaughter (21) are off to Thailand for a holiday in May with friends. This movie will caution them about the choices they make while travelling. Grampa T.
Published 16 months ago by T.
you might wanna check out the novel by Alex Garland (4.5/5)
this is one intense movie going experience.i don't wanna give too much
away,but it has echoes of Lord of the Flies.if i'm not mistaken it's
also similar to King Rat. Read more
away,but it has echoes of Lord of the Flies.if i'm not mistaken it's
also similar to King Rat. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2008 by falcon
Weird...I Guess
I read the book, the book is actually very good, and is the first book i've read in a long time. After the book I rented the movie. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2005 by Thomas Dysart
A Meal For the Mind: A Journey in Philosophical Thought
If you know anything about philosophy, even the basics, you are probably familiar with Plato's allegory of the cave or the concept of "real" and "ideal" contrasts in everyday life. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2005 by Lady Loreleii
Well, I enjoyed it....
As a preface/disclaimer, I am a film studies major who appreciates inventive directing etc., but I also enjoy a cheap thrill... Read more
Published on May 23 2004
The best film yet!! Five stars it deserves 10 stars though!!
This movie is one of the best films that I've gotten yet, of course we all know Leonardo DiCaprio acted in Titanic (1997) but this movie is actually better than Titanic put it that... Read more
Published on May 11 2004 by Ashley
????????
This film is so boring that I'm going .......... to fell ...... a .. sleep................zzzzzzzz
Published on April 29 2004 by "krhyme"
Paradise Lost...Again
The reason I'm taking a star off is because I've read the novel by Alex Garland. The novel is more intense and I was stunned by the hippie meltdown Armageddon at the end. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by The JuRK
don't expect films to stick to the book
okay so i got this dvd right after reading the book it's based on which i absolutely loved. of course the first thing you'll notice is the many changes the movie makes, i.e. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by Lior Carmel
open your eyes
The Beach, although cliche filled, is in my opinion a fantastic eye opener. After veiwing the film i could not help but watch it over and over for the next month. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2004 by Jessica
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