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Swept Away

5 star:		(29)
4 star:		(31)
3 star:		(26)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

OK, let me start off by saying this movie wasn't what the critics made it out to be. The movie was actually good. Although Madonna's acting, as usual, left something to be desired, you can't help but think to yourself, she played the part off though . . . .and that's exactly what she did.

Firstly, I'd like to say that the script killed the movie. It wasn't a bad movie, it was just a horrible script. I cringed to so many parts of the film because I thought to myself, "I know Madonna knows this isn't going anywhere." That's why some complained, because the fact that it took so long to get into the movie, because honestly, the movie took off when Madonna and Adrianno were stranded, and the climax was the very unexpected ending. (I haven't seen the first, so it was unexpected to me.)

Madonna's nonchalance acting wasn't very believeable and at times, it was quite cheesy, but this was probably her best acting preformance after Evita ofcourse. The movie was saved by the acting of Adrianno, and the chemistry that him and Madonna shared. It was good to see a movie that stepped out of the love story clich'e a little bit.

The music in the movie was thoughtful and very good to listen too, especially the song that is playing while Madonna and Adrianno are sitting down with eachother to an orange sunset. My favorite song , well instrumental, has to be the instrumental that is played on several parts of the movie, and for the ending credits. (the instrumental I'm speaking of is titiled "Partied" on the soundtrack) The music montages that guy came up with were also funny, and that preformance by Madonna to a classic by Della Reese was also great.

I remember months before the movie came out it was getting a media blitz for being Madonna's next movie, but then weeks before it came out the critics destroyed it, and I'm sure that's why it was a box office bomb, because too many people took the point of view of critics that were criticizing Madonna more so than her acting. I thought that was ludicrious, and it was obvious because the movie wasn't at all what they made it out to be. But now in all honesty, it seems as though if a star couple gets together and makes a project, for instance, a movie, it bombs single-handedly. That's what happened to Gigli. Gigli was what the critics said, but they overblown this movie, which was at fault by from the dull script, not Madonna;s acting, although she was overshadowed by the powerful preformance of Adrianno.

Madonna isn't given credit for the wide array of roles she chooses, but honestly, that's exactly what she needs to rethink. Some of the roles Madonna potrays in films can only make me wonder, "Why?" She needs to reanalyze her intuition in choosing roles. I think she is still trying to gain respect from critics for her acting. She's still trying to get her Oscar like Cher did. She was humiliated because she said to a lot of reporters on interviews that she will win the Oscar for her role in Evita, but after her Golden Globe win she found out she wasn't nominated. I think they only did that to upset her and because she's "Madonna." She deserved an Oscar for Evita, if not a nomination at least. Madonna isn't the best actress in the world, but neither is the overated Julia Roberts, and she certaintly isn't a bad actress. Heloooooooooo she has a Golden Globe. Julia Roberts is remembered for two movies only, which are Still Magnolia's and the all time favorite Preety Woman. Madonna on the other hand with less success in the acting relm, is known for more than two movies, excluding the one's that bombed and were critically panned. Madonna has roles that she is known for: Desperatly Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, A League Of Their Own, and her climax Evita. Evita was her role of the lifetime, and usually that term comes garnered with an Oscar, but they weren't ready to give her one yet, at least for her acting. It's ironic that many critize Madonna's talent as an actress but she's known for more roles that she played than heavyweights like Gweyneth, Julia, Kate, Sandra, and others. She's better than some actresses that don't get bad reviews like: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Debra Messing, Jennifer Anniston, and others. Like I said, I think that just cause she's Madonna they try to keep her stray from acting praises. It's obvious that critics don't quite favor the singer turned actor . . .let's face it.

See this movie. At least rent it from Blockbuster or watch it on HBO. Trust me it's not what the critcs claimed it to be. It's not the best movie in the world, certainly not Madonna's best, but it's quite close. I cried at the end . . .so you know this movie is emotionaly driven. Trust this review, I'm not biased because it did kind of cut up my favorite actress Julia Roberts. (I say that beacause I said she was overated . . .and she is. The fact that she is America's Sweetheart is what makes her movies so appealing, but her roles are very redundant and not to wide, while Madonna's are. Julia won an Oscar for Erin Brokovich . . . .and Madonna didn't even get a nod for Evita . . .that's why I say Julia is very overated, because for a role like she played on Erin Brokovich she gets garnered with an Oscar. That's not her lifetime role, but I guess because she's Julia then it's OK. Case closed!) Believe me, this is a must see.

i don't think this movie is as awful as everyone says.i think it's
mildly amusing.bu ti don't think it's very interesting,and it is
slow.ti don't think the acting is the problem.i think it's the script.i
think it's a movie with an identity crises.i'm just not sure what kind
of movie it wants to be.i don't think the dialogue is very good
either.having said that,i will say i think the acting is not that
great.it's average at best.no one really seemed interested to be
there.but they don't really have a lot to work with.Madonna is in this
movie and i don't think her acting is any better or worse than anyone
else in the movie.for me,Swept away rates a 2/5

After reading all the negative reviews for this movie, I was hesitant to see it. But, I really enjoyed it. It's funny, and sad. I highly reccomend it.

When my wife brought this movie home, I looked at the DVD and thought: Wait a minute...oh no, this is that Madonna film that got panned left and right...what did you do? But it was a rainy Friday night (movie night), and nothing else was on, so I went into this with the lowest of expectations.

I am certainly not a big Madonna fan. While I admire how she's been able to reinvent herself musically, her acting ability leaves something to be desired. Her acting in this movie was not good...not good at all. But that aside, I felt the supporting cast was excellent, especially Adriano Giannini. Next to him, Madonna looked like an awkward first year high school drama student. Had someone else played the role of Madonna's spoiled rich girl, say Annette Bening or Debra Winger, the movie would have probably done much better. Madonna's lack of screen credibility doomed this one right out of the gate. Granted, Madonna's getting up there in age, but I was struck by how old and gristly she looked...even with makeup.

The cinematography was actually really good. Shots of the beach, panoramic shots of the ocean, the flora and fauna, all were visually pleasing. I'd probably watch the DVD again for that alone.

Would I run out and buy it? No. Would I rent it? Yes. Only if there was nothing else to choose from. On an "A" to "F" grading scale, it's a solid "C-".

A Rich, Spoiled Woman (Madonna) and a handsome Italina Fisherman (Adriano Gianini) find themselves stranded on a Medterrarean Island Paradise. It`s a island, where things of power and class are meaningless. At first, they truly deeply hate eachother until there`s differences come to a stop. They are suddenly attracted to eachother.

Directed by Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels-Snatch) made a watchable, sometimes funny romantic film that is Interesting to look at. Alex Barber`s Cinematography is the Highlight of the Movie. The film has some good moments but moments of mean-spirited, some viewers will be turned off. This is a Remake of the 1974 film, directed by Lina Mertmuller. Giannini`s father:Giancarlo was in the Original Film. DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer and an terrific Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has 16 Deleted Scenes with/without Commentary, theatrical trailers but the DVD Best Feature is the Jokey 20-Minute Featurette of Swept Away is the most entertaining, Even Funnier than the Movie! This film isn`t as bad, you might think. True, it was a Box Office Flop, the film might receive a Cult Status. The film is a Curio at Best. Grade:B+.

I do not understand why this movie got such critically negative reviews. This was a great movie. I thought it was extremely well acted and portrayed. Madonna did an excellent job of portraying a "rich bitch", and Adriano Giannini did an awesome portrayal of a poor Italian fisherman.

Immediately between these two mesmerizing characters, sparks ignite. "Amber" does all she can to make the gorgoues "Peppe" suffer her ridiculous spoiled whims. Everything gets turned around on Amber once she and Peppe get marooned on a deserted island. Peppe gets his revenge and then some.

All in all, this was an excellent movie, that deserved better than what it received. If anything, staring at the drop dead gorgoues Peppe, is well worth the several hours spent watching it. Do yourself a favor and watch it.

I waited until the movie came out on TV and I was glad. I saw it on HBO and it took will-power not to change the channel. Nothing else was on anyway. The story wasn't too orginal and her acting wasn't great either. This movie kind of reminds me of "Six days, Seven Nights". She is not someone that should play a lead role in a movie. As I said before the plot isn't that great. A pampered princess goes on cruise with her husband and friends. Then her and male crew member, who can't stand her and was ordered around by her all though the trip get stuck on the island. Then the roles reverse and she becomes the servant, and to make this plot even more brillant she starts to fall in love with him (even though he hits her) and is willing to leave her husband for him (good leason for the kiddies). The fact that her husband directed it turns me off because the fact I can picture her running around the set acting as she is better than everyone and people taking it because your husband is the director. Just look at the box, can her name and picture get any bigger, can you get any more ego centered. Overall I saw rent or buy if can get for cheap.

4 Stars do to Guy's directing, not Madonna's acting. As much as I love Madonna, she seems a bit stiff in this movie. However, her image is classic, and she looks fresh and fantastic. This movie I recommend really for the die-hard Madonna fan, not just the average movie goer.

This movie surprised me in several ways. One, it was an excellent performance by Maddona. Two, it was less violent than the original (which was too chauvinistic and brutal). Three,the ending was an improvement from the the original (more romantic and suspenseful). Four, the entire movie itself was done well and adapted to the American audience without losing a thing and even gaining a few.

This one wasn't all that great. I would have given it four stars, but the ending persuaded me to give it only three. I wouldn't say that I dislike it. I thought it was okay, but I am disappointed in it.

Madonna plays Amber Leighton, a 40 year old rich woman, who as everything she wants, but it is very unhappy. She is a hard, demanding, selfish, cruel, cold hearted woman. People must obey her every command. Amber, her husband, Tony, and their friends, Michael, and his wife Marinna, and Todd, and his girlfriend Debi, all take a cruise to Italy and Greece. There, they meet Guiseppe (Peppe for short) (played by Adrianno Gianinni), a poor Italian fisherman. Peppe goes through constant torture and frustration with Amber. She annoys his with her selfishness and cruelness. One morning, the two get on a raft to catch up with everybody else, but they get lost. They find an island, which happens to be deserted, as usual. When they get to this island, Peppe turns the tables and tells Amber that he is now in charge. He wants her to know and feel what it's like to be treated like crap, to know and feel what it's like to fend for someone else. As Amber begins to change, the two begin to fall in love.

Don't get me wrong. The movie wasn't all that bad. I just wish it could have ended better. That's the only thing I dislike about this movie.