Original Sin

Name: Original Sin
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Released: August 3, 2001
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Antonio Banderas

2001

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 24 Critics

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM) | Release Date: August 3, 2001

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Antonio Banderas

Summary: Set in Cuba in the early 1900's, this is a sexy, suspenseful thriller about the dangerous and sometimes lethal power of love and obsession. (MGM)

Director: Michael Cristofer

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 116 min

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2	#2 Most Shared Movie of 2001

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Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert

The movie is not intended to be subtle. It is sweaty, candle-lit melodrama, joyously trashy, and its photography wallows in sumptuous decadence. Read full review

Variety - Lisa Nesselson

Lavish and florid, the corny venture falls into so-bad-it's-good territory. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Carrie Rickey

The lead performances are very strong -- few actors possess as much sheer physical presence as this pair -- but their dialogue is stilted, as though lost in transit from a Victorian hothouse. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas

It's too labored and ponderous to qualify as a so-bad-it's-good amusement. Original Sin is merely an old-fashioned bore. Read full review

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - William Arnold

A first-class snoozer. Read full review

New York Post - Jonathan Foreman

Even the lovemaking scenes between two of Hollywood's most attractive stars -- often shot from above, like Cinemax soft porn -- are so unerotic, they make your skin crawl.

Washington Post - Desson Thomson

About half a notch above disaster. Read full review

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G.R.

Apr 11, 2007

This is a great movie from beginning to end. At any time I did not know what would happen in the next scene. It is welll written, well directed, well acted, and the choice of actors was great. I am surprised there are many negative reviews. It seems to be a movie that either you love it or This is a great movie from beginning to end. At any time I did not know what would happen in the next scene. It is welll written, well directed, well acted, and the choice of actors was great. I am surprised there are many negative reviews. It seems to be a movie that either you love it or you hate it. Even the citics are in the two extremes. If you like Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas you will like this movie. Also, don't see the trailer before you watch the movie.… Expand

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sophia

Jun 9, 2006

beautiful and I think, emotionally captivating.

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GREEK-GOD

Jan 5, 2018

The film's plot, script, and acting are only average, but the film is buoyed by some sizzling chemistry between Jolie and Banderas. Their sex scenes are extremely memorable, so make sure you get an un-edited version (unrated).

Banderas plays a wealthy Cuban coffee farmer whose dedication toThe film's plot, script, and acting are only average, but the film is buoyed by some sizzling chemistry between Jolie and Banderas. Their sex scenes are extremely memorable, so make sure you get an un-edited version (unrated).

Banderas plays a wealthy Cuban coffee farmer whose dedication to his trade has thus-far distracted him from the important business of finding a good wife. Using a matchmaker, he agrees to marry a woman from Connecticuit. He has been dishonest, however, in describing himself as a man of only average means. Banderas admits his dishonesty to his new wife (Jolie). However, it soon becomes clear that there is more to her than meets the eye, as well. Soon Banderas becomes so obsessed with Jolie that her lies destroy his entire life. He is well aware of what is happening every step of the way, but he doesn't care.

So, this is an interesting movie for a few reasons. As stated above, the sex scenes are among the best ever filmed. It is also novel to see a film about a man who is actually obsessed about his own wife. I personally could identify with Banderas in his willingness to give up everything for woman he knows he cannot trust. Heck, it happens to the best of us.… Expand

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ChristianT

Oct 22, 2006

The movie looks very cheap and decadent, but its melodramatic, soapish development makes it trashy fun. Besides, the sex scenes are hot.

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