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The Beach

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The desire to find something real -- to connect with something or someone -- is what drives Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young American backpacker who arrives in Thailand with adventure on his mind. Etienne (Guillaume Canet) and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) join him on an adventure to "The Beach," a mystical paradise. However, this paradise is less than perfect.
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Critics say The Beach is unfocused and muddled, a shallow adaptation of the novel it is based on. Points go to the gorgeous cinematography, though.

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Victoria Luxford BBC.com An intriguing mystery with a great soundtrack. I think Leonardo DiCaprio has had such an interesting career, and this is a great example of what he does so well. Rated: 3/5 Apr 6, 2023 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader A narrative that tries to juggle thriller elements, tons of pop culture imagery, and way too much philosophical baggage. Apr 6, 2010 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek The Beach is nothing to write home about, though the landscapes are ravishing. The movie itself is neither fish nor fowl. Mar 31, 2008 Full Review Danny Brogan Common Sense Media Sun, sea, and observations on how Richard (a young DiCaprio) survived the world without a smartphone, make this 2000 film a satisfying title to reflect on with families. Rated: 3/5 Apr 13, 2022 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com the beach featured in The Beach was soon ruined by visitors, a detail that fits in with the reductive, wrong-headedness of the whole enterprise Rated: 2/5 Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation Apocalypse Now 2 - Beach Vacation. Rated: 2/5 Feb 16, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ionela C I loved Leo's acting, but this movie was painful to watch, awful plot annoying characters, plot holes. Could have been better Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Good movie to watch about the people goes to mysterious beach for them to enjoy there stay and make it as a perfect home until something got wrong. It was worth to see in streaming services like Disney+. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Fabrícia F Uma misteriosa ilha cheia de perigos e segredos que atrai a atenção de turistas aventureiros em busca de experiências excêntricas. Seria um bom roteiro não fosse os erros de direção e atuação que tornaram essa trama com um final insosso. Ruim que nem mesmo a presença de Leonardo DiCaprio ainda jovem na carreira artística compensa. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Toby R Two decades removed from the release of this ground breaking film. I don’t think audiences knew at the time the significance of this film. As society devolves into capitalistic ideals in 2024+ ‘The Beach’ suddenly becomes an island of “what if”. What if we shed the idea of money. Of societal ideation. And instead we imagine a world where adventure, where isolation, where community becomes a North Star for existence. Danny Boyle’s ‘The Beach’ offers an escape for those seeking it. It also emphasizes the fact that even in isolation, paradise can consume. For those looking for a blockbuster Hollywood film, with blockbuster actors… sure you’ll find them. But you'll miss the whole point of this film. Severely underrated film. Grateful for it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Piet P Leonardo is the great Party pooper In This one, These folks on the Island were Just doing their thing in peace, But Leo decided to invite folks he did't even know, While he was not even invited himself! Everything is swell, Peaceful and great but his magical experience is not disturbed by a badly hurt victim of a shark attack, Whom they had dragged away to avoid hearing his tormented screaming. Also 4 innocent Kids get murdered Because Leo allows them to have a deadly encounter with armed Thai gangsters, And Right before they are Leaving the island Because shlt obviously turned out of hand, he even kills the sharkattack victim , as If it was a merciful thing to do!? Then, after everything, back home, he 's looking back at it, as If it was some kind of beautiful experience? Leo the madman! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review macbeta b I think this movie got a bad run, while it came out nearly 24 years ago it still holds up. Compared to the ‘straight to streaming ‘ movies of late I think it deserves a better rating. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The desire to find something real -- to connect with something or someone -- is what drives Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young American backpacker who arrives in Thailand with adventure on his mind. Etienne (Guillaume Canet) and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) join him on an adventure to "The Beach," a mystical paradise. However, this paradise is less than perfect.
Director
Danny Boyle
Producer
Andrew Macdonald
Screenwriter
Alex Garland, John Hodge
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Figment Films
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$39.8M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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