I think the film hasn't been treated fairly by the reviewers here. I am not saying it's a masterpiece, however it's a decent piece of film-making. The cast has been chosen very carefully and the chemistry between the actors is absolutely stunning. Ejiofor clearly stands out for his portrayal of the troubled scientist who struggles between nobility and vulgarity, but Pine also does a great job as enigmatic and sensual Caleb. In my opinion however, the most complicated character is that of Robbie, her motivations are in my opinion the most obscure and her reactions the most contradictory of all three. The actress's performance is correspondingly nuanced.
The plot is admittedly thin and the pace is at times painfully slow. On the other hand, it explores humanity, desire and survival instinct in its most basic and unadorned form and it does so remarkably. I won't mention the breathtaking landscape and photography, although it clearly adds to the films allure. Don't be put off by the mediocre reviews and give it a try.
The plot is admittedly thin and the pace is at times painfully slow. On the other hand, it explores humanity, desire and survival instinct in its most basic and unadorned form and it does so remarkably. I won't mention the breathtaking landscape and photography, although it clearly adds to the films allure. Don't be put off by the mediocre reviews and give it a try.