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| Movie Review: Dot the i Alternate Title: Sex, Lies, Videotape and Plot Twists
Galore
Story: Hot tempered Spanish
beauty is engaged to wealthy boring English gent. She accidentally meets
and becomes smitten with a gorgeous, young, Brazilian hottie. Intrigue,
mystery, sex and lies ensue. And did I mention that there are numerous
plot twists? Just when you think you know what is going on - you are
fooled once again. This film has lots of atmosphere, pretty people
to watch and despite it's somewhat amateurish overall look it was a
fun ride. First time director and writer Matthew Parkhill
may have a long career ahead of him. It is too soon to tell. Acting: Any film that has Gael Garcia Bernal
has my name written on it. He is wonderful to watch in his first English
speaking role (turns out he has a British accent). The smoldering, Spanish
beauty is played by Natalia Verbeke (she reminded me
of a younger, more zesty Bebe Neuworth). James D'Arcy
as the English gent had the most fun of all.
Predilection: As noted, I am a BIG fan of Bernals.
Critters: No critters at all. It was too dark to
see any.
Blatant Product Placement: None
Soundtrack: Fun
Visual Art: Too dark to see any paintings on the
walls.
Theater Audience: One of the strangest crowds we
have encountered in quite a while. I think all of the people were there
to watch Bernal (male and female). A guy in the back started talking
on his cell phone mid-movie. I thought a few people were going to kill
him.
Sappy Factor: 0
Quirky Meter: 2
Predictability Level: I was having so much fun watching
all of the twists I did not care where the film ended up.
Tissue Usage: 0
Oscar Worthy: No
Nit Picking: No film with Bernal is nit worthy.
Big Screen or Rental: Either. If you want to see
some of Bernal's other films, rent, Bad Education,
Motorcycle Diaries, The Crime of Father Amaro, Y tu Mama, Tambien, Amores
Perros and the soon to be released The King, where he
plays Elvis.
Length: 90 minutes
LOBO HOWLS: 6 |