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Original Sin

R Released Aug 3, 2001 1h 52m Mystery & Thriller Drama Romance List
12% Tomatometer 91 Reviews 61% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Luis (Antonio Banderas) and Julia (Angelina Jolie) are bound together first by matrimony, and then, by fierce love and desire. But the closer Luis becomes to Julia, the more enigmatic she seems to be. For Luis, the loneliness which led to love becomes a passion which transcends reason and defies convention, as he and Julia engage in a dangerous dance that takes them across the landscape of Cuba, into obsession, eroticism... and perhaps even murder. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Laughably melodramatic, Original Sin features bad acting, bad dialogue, and bad plotting.

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Empire Magazine Rated: 1/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com The only sin committed here is the cardinal one of boring us to tears. Rated: 2/5 Sep 24, 2001 Full Review Rex Reed Observer High on lust and low on logic, the preposterous Original Sin is an erotic thriller that evokes more laughs than sweat. Aug 9, 2001 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) At least seven deadly sins of rotten filmmaking are at work in this thrill-less romantic thriller. Rated: D Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Though written and directed by a Pulitzer Prize winner, Original Sin is better known as the picture in which a naked Angelina Jolie (by then a certified Oscar winner) and Antonio Banderas do the horizontal mambo. [Blu-ray] Rated: 1/4 Jul 5, 2011 Full Review Stacie Hougland Hollywood.com Rated: 1/5 Sep 8, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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David J This is a fantastic movie, I don't see why 90 critics gave it a score of 12% while the audience gives it 61%. It's a true love story, true love, and it's dark. If you're looking for a fairy tale romance this isn't for you. But what do I know, I think Leaving Las Vegas was a tragic love story. Original Sin is a classic 24/7 365 (imho) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Michael G This cinematic gem is so underrated that I just can't help it but feel like some critics are just biased. Angelina and Antonio are wonderful together. So convincing and real. The costume design alone deserves special mentioning. A beautiful film visually. The plot is just as beautifully dramatic and thrilling. Sometimes I just want to see total desolation and romantic despair and this is exactly what this movie offers. A sad, realistic and convincing love story. The filmed locations are wonderful and worth checking out too. You won't get bored. The ending has an uplifting message. So worth it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/23 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 52 minutes starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie as lovers kissing each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/23 Full Review Nique B Honestly I don't care what the critics say…. I love ❤️ this movie! The performances are phenomenal and omg the story line *chef's kiss* I was first introduced to this movie at a young age and now being an adult I can't get enough of it! It's a cross between Romeo&Juliet & Clue! Very romantic 💘 but keeps you on your toes! Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas chemistry was phenomenal! Brava 👏🏾 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/22 Full Review Nathan A I will never get these brain cells back. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/22 Full Review david b Modern men are mostly simps now aways so this movie perfectly shows how chosing the wrong partner can be a deadly and dangerous thing to do. Well acted and well directed. I'm surprised it is ranked so low to be honest. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Luis (Antonio Banderas) and Julia (Angelina Jolie) are bound together first by matrimony, and then, by fierce love and desire. But the closer Luis becomes to Julia, the more enigmatic she seems to be. For Luis, the loneliness which led to love becomes a passion which transcends reason and defies convention, as he and Julia engage in a dangerous dance that takes them across the landscape of Cuba, into obsession, eroticism... and perhaps even murder.
Director
Michael Cristofer
Producer
Denise Di Novi, Kate Guinzburg, Carol Lees
Screenwriter
Cornell Woolrich, Michael Cristofer
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Via Rosa Productions, Intermedia Films, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Hyde Park Entertainment, DiNovi Pictures, Epsilon Motion Pictures
Rating
R (Strong Sexual Content|Some Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 3, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.5M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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