The People's Review of The Beach
Derek
score = 90
This movie was clearly an outstanding piece of work . I mean , 50 points -
Go See At Matinee . Almost everyone that walked into this movie would think
it were a tipical boy meats girl , boy gets girl , happily ever after . I
did . But they didn't figure on the part where boy goes looney and hides in
the woods . I think all around an excellent movie . Beautiful scenery and a
gorgious , well dressed cast . Definitely worth see " A must see!
" in my book .
jim simpkins
I thought the movie the beach was not a good movie i didnt understand
it too
well. leonardo is a great actor but he shouldnt play in it. he better in
other film like the titantic.
Unknown1
score = 20
this movie sucks.... sometimes is unusual, unexpected, atractive... but
finally, falls into common...
Heather
score = 70
This movie is good for anyone who likes Dicaprio, but not necessarily
because of his acting ability. Aside from the stars it is a good story, a
movie that makes you think about what we, as a society, have become. After
seeing the movie I am excited to read the book which I believe will be much,
much better.
Jeremy
score = 90
Great movie well played though not everyone will understand it even if they
think they do they won't. I did understand its deepness, cause I too have
gone crazy
Ari
score = None
First of all I have to say that the book is tremendousand Alex G did a great
job.But the movie is not so good though because some important details
weren't in it.But the "beach" in the movie is excactly what I
imagined in the book,so all in all I have to say that both of them are
awesome.I can't wait when the movie goes on sale on video.(and Leo D was
very good too,I always thought of him as a gay actor in his past
movies.Salute to him.)
Dorinda
score = None
I cannot say it was not a good movie. I would suggest waiting until it
came out on video. I would not go to the movies to see it. You
would think Leonardo would learn to stay away from that water.
Amber
score = 100
I thought it was a wonderful movie. More than entertainment, a piece
of art. It made me reevaluate a few things in my life.
Violet
score = 90
The Beach was a fantastic movie. You walk into the theatre either expecting
an outrageously gory thriller, or a complete show based on the lust and
romance. But what you get is an outstanding drama that makes you think and
never allows you to predict what's going to happen. All I can say is, don't
walk into the Beach for a "cute Leo" and a teen romance like
Titanic. See the movie for some REAL acting ability.
marie
score = 90
it was a good movie for leo ,he did veryb good The story got weard
chuckie
score = 90
I read the novel first so i had an idea what ideas were being presented...
to say this movie has alot on it's mind is a bit of an understatement.
I think it takes a certain type of personality to follow artists/actors
through a film like this...fortunately it's the kind of personality that i
am so no problems here...The story is truly going to be a classic...it just
has that feeling to it...like even if the critics pan it...it doesn't
matter, because many times critics just don't get genuine art...and when all
of their reviews good or bad or long forgotten, this story will not be.
The acting is amazing...it's the kind of role dicaprio shines in and he does
shine in the beach...sometimes more of a snarl than a shine but he's
captivating and takes you where he's going as if you're along for the
ride...the whole cast fits together like a giant puzzle that in the end is a
beautiful(did i mention the scenery), provoking film...i've watched it 3
times already, and it was better each time.
Rapstar
score = 70
Gut. Darkness is behind every unturned stone in the Paradise in 'The Beach'.
What seems is essentially questioned. The movie questions the condition of
the human soul; The darkness and evil it possesses and creates. Man is
essentially evil whilst Nature is pure. When these two elements collide,
there is a clear disruption in both elements. Wonderfully expressed in 'The
Beach' in terms of stylistics such as the collision of colors- Green and
red, use of lighting-dark shadows vs. bright light and editing. The
narrative maybe hard to follow at times because of these stylistics .
However, for the avid movie goer, it heightens and deepens the
quintissential nature of the movie.
Ruth
score = 50
A good film I thought, UNTIL i read the book. Why all the gratuitous sex and
violence that did not appear in the book. It did not add anything to the
story. Boyle emits vital points of Garland's "The Beach" failing
to develop Richard's charcter so the audience is left wondering what the
hell is going on with Richard and why he swings from mad to sane every 2
seconds. Maybe Boyle should have concentrated on developing some of the
book's main characters such as Keaty and Jed instead of concentrating on the
superficial and unimportant storylines such as the Beach football and the
sex.It seems to me that the story has been watered down into something more
digestible for all those Leo fans out there - where is the mutilation, the
stabbing, all those psychological themes that made the book so great? Pity;
the film had all the makings of a cult - the actors, the director, the
soundtrack, the story: Why did it choose not to exploit the last and most
important?
guillain
score = 90
I think that is the most crazy movie of the year.beautiful and really really
CRAZY.
Lucas
score = 80
Defintely a must see for anyone who has read the book. Defintely not a must
see for any Leo-crazy teenage girls who just want to see Leo again like in
Titanic. I read the book half a year ago, and it was the best book I had
read iny years, simply outstanding peice of literature. The movie was by far
not as good as the book, still it lived up to my expectations. DiCaprio did
a tremendous job and performed enourmously well, just like the other members
of the cast. I was surprised. My salute to Danny Boyle and also to Leo's
outstanding acting. Great movie, and if you allow yourself to become a part
of it, it makes you think a whole lot about your life as well.
Kristine
score = 80
clearly if you read the book...it out weighs the movie by far. They left a
huge character out, Jed i thought he was a supporting character, and
also for developing Richard's character, it would have made Richard
seem more of a human. I thought that the movie was good and it made me want
to travel more and look for the pure things that are out there.
Peter
score = 90
I think the movie was werry good. The actors where also werry good. But not
Leonardo DiCaprio Cause I get so mad at him youst cause al the girls think
that he is pretty, then by saying thet I think he is a bad actor I get my
dignety back. Yust kidding, I think Leonardo DiCaprio was outstanding, he
deserve an oscarnomination at least cause Kevin Specey where not as good in
American Beauty as leonardo Was in this movie. Well i still say that his
best movie was This Boys Life and his best acting in a movie was in Gilbert
Grape. The Beach is werry good, a little bit like Lords of the Flyes but
whit a bit more substanse.
Scott
score = 100
The film was very good and i would like to say i think its about the thin
line between sanity and insanity cos leo had a great part and he was very
good actor for the role as especially Robert Carlise. The film was great the
book just as good and for those who dont understand it well get a life
Sebi
score = 80
First of all, to anyone out there thinking of seeing this film, READ THE
BOOK FIRST.The book is by far the best thing I've read in years and is by
far better than the film.Having said that, it would've been difficult to
incorporate everything from the book into the film, so even then the film is
a outstanding piece of work.The acting from Leo DiCaprio is his best I've
seen from him, and the girl, Virginie Ledoyen, acts well and,to me anyway,
is truly stunning. Still, the book is way better and the film left too many
important details and characters, like Jed, out of it. Great, but could've
been better.
Dj-Rick-E
score = 100
After seeing this movie 3 times since its launching last week you can see
that this movie is a definate "must see". The deep meaning of the
story is hard to get without pure deep thought.. i bought the novel and the
soundtrack today (the soundtrack is a killer) Compred to the other
predictable movies on the circuit at the moment "the Beach" comes
out as the better choice... CATCH IT WHILE STILL ON BIG SCREEN!!!!!
Juce
score = 80
This was a pretty good movie. It lacked in character description and
other aspects the book shined in. I would have expected more scenery
and emphasis on the good things on the island though.
Rose
score = None
Hi just stoped in to say as a big fan of leo's. I myself personaly loved the
movie. although Idid think there could have been less blood shead.
JimDalby
score = 80
I thought that though the book was amazing, the film tried to b too faithful
to it. It was too difficult to understand if you hadnt read the book.
All of the Vietnam bits werent explained, and im still not totally sure what
the video game bit was about! All in all, though, it was a good film, it
just should of been explained more.
Rosey & Meeli
score = 60
If you haven't read the book, it's good...but, having read it the film lacks
a great deal. They have ruined parts of the story that were fantastic, which
left chills dripping slowly down your spine. I was also sad to hear that
they bulldozed down loads of trees to make the football scene...should such
a beautiful place be trashed simply for a hollywood film??? But. having said
all that we both think that Guillaume Canet, who plays Ettienne, is utterly
gorgeous!!!!!
Debbie
score = 90
This movie is excellent for a number of reasons. Firstly it is an
interesting story and it clearly has something to say about today's world.
Leonardo shows he is an excellent actor who is capable of not just being
goody two shoes-Titanic! He is much better in complex roles and the rest of
the cast are good. The scenery is glorious and the film all in all is
excellent. You must see it!
Ryan
score = 10
This is without a doubt the worst movie of the year. the people who
designed the previews should win some awards because, like me, im sure many
were fooled by the previews into thinking this would be a good movie.
I just got back from seeing it and i can't really tell you the plot it was
so bad. i kept waiting for something to happen and it never did.
what a waste of time
Babs
score = 90
I think it was a great movie. For Leo fans absolutely! But the actors were
all very good, also the special effects. So, I want to say : go to that
movie! O yes, the only thing I can't understand is the deep background of
the movie. I'm still thinking about it. But I also gonna see him for a
second time so.....
Eme Walker
score = 100
I thought this film was excellent. One of my favorite books is Lord of the
flies, so this film interested me. The plot was very similar to the Lord of
theFlies, even though it is based on another book. I like a mystery and a
little romance and rendevous is good as well. Also, the movie was a little
scary, but I like that. The music that went with the film was amazing and
the day after I saw the movie, I bought the soundtrack. Two thumbs up!
ruby
score = 90
i really enjoyed this movie coz it was entertaining. it was romantic,
dramatic, violent, scary, funny, everything rolled into one. it was a
beautiful film with a good soundtrack and leo was fantastic as an actor
looking forward to reading the book
Krystle Casper
score = 100
I thought this movie was great and worth spending the money to go see
it.Leonardo Dicaprio did a wonderful job making this movie.I give this movie
a rating of 100 Definitely worth seeing.
Debs
score = 100
I lost count how many times I have seen this film. I enjoyed it so much
first times round on it's opening day that I've seen it over ten times in
two months. The main reason I like this film is because it says alot about
what we have become as a society. The film has a deep and meaningful story
and it is hard to follow unless you allow yourself to become involved in the
drama. Leo and the rest of the cast do an excellent job at bringing a
complex story to life. Leo is fantastic in his role and should get an Ocsar
nomination next year-2001. The film is beautifully shot and the soundtrack
is superb. I cannot wait till it comes out on video.
Talamasca
score = 90
If you were in touch with today's teenage society and you knew what type of
films we like, you would see that this is a major hit for the youths of
today. I give it two enthusiastic thumbs up. (That is if I have thumbs after
biting my fingers during the shark attack!:)
MissBond77
score
= 100
Anyone
who didn't like this movie probably didn't understand it. They probably
aren't capable about thinking what points the movie is trying to make.
The Beach reminds me of Fight Club in a lot of ways. Anyone else?
It's a GOOD movie.
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Leonardo DiCaprio portrays an American who sets off on an exotic adventure in Thailand in search of "The Beach," a legendary tropical paradise free of conventional society's problems. But when he finds the modern day Eden, he learns that it hides more than a few disturbing secrets. -- © 2000 20th Century Fox 
