There's much more wrong with this movie than an undotted I. Following some obscure French custom, a blushing bride-to-be bestows a last maidenly kiss on a total stranger. Suddenly she has doubts about spending her life with her decent but dull fiance. Unfortunately director Matthew Parkhill's script isn't nearly as clever as he thinks it is, and the last-act sucker punch lacks, well, punch. Read the full review
A bride-to-be bestows a last maidenly kiss on a total stranger. Suddenly she has doubts about spending her life with her decent but dull fiance. The love triangle may not be exactly what it seems.
Director: Matthew Parkhill
Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Natalia Verbeke, James D'Arcy, Tom Hardy, Charlie Cox
Run time: 92 minutes
Release date: March 30, 2005
Rating: R for strong sexuality/nudity, language and some violence.
On the web
Official movie site
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: D+
"Somewhat smart, but mostly superficial... Newbie writer-director Matthew Parkhill fails to cross his t's and mind his p's and q's."
Austin American-Statesman: 2 of 5 stars
"... one-third thriller, two-thirds unimpressive romance and all near miss. The twist, as it is, lands with a thunk, which is what happens when the surprise is not smoothly integrated into the story but rather tacked on as a sophomoric stinger."
Inside AJC.COM
Atlanta Falcons
Can the surprising team make the playoffs? Here's what has to happen around the league.
Top Music Downloads
iTunes' 2008 top-selling single. It is Rihanna, Coldplay, Lil' Wayne or Leona Lewis?
Atlanta Holiday Guide
More than 10 perfect dresses for the holiday parties you're attending this month.
Atlanta's Favorite Recipes
Here are 12 of the most clicked-on recipes by ajc.com readers, including baked ziti.
Private Quarters - Splurge
Former Braves catcher Javy Lopez and his wife Gina show us their Suwanee home.
Best of the Big A
See who's voted Best Liquor Store in Metro Atlanta. Plus nominate best drive-time DJ.
From the Blogs
Best of the Big A
-
Current nominations
-
Current voting
What's the best place to buy a gift for a person who has everything?
-
Latest winner




