Wicker Park on DVD (2004)

Fantastic

Andy from Andy, Portsmouth , 24/02/2005

I loved this film. Great story and will kep you thinking right up until the end. The only trouble I found was watching it with somebody who kept on asking what is going, so if your other half is like that get the pause button ready or watch it alone.

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Interesting and slick romantic mystery

Melon from East Sussex , 12/02/2005

This is an elegantly made tale of obsessive love and manipulation that reveals it's well-handled twists in a series of flashbacks. It's well directed by Brit Paul McGuigan, who makes good use of stylish split-screen to keep the twists moving, although it's nowhere near as wildly compulsive as his previous 'Gangster No. 1'. The main problem is that the leads are a little bland for the role. As attractive as Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger are they simply don't seem interesting enough to inspire the level of obsession featured here.

It's a pretty faithful (until the end) remake of the French film 'L'Appartement' and unfortunately suffers in comparison. The original couple were Vincent Cassel and Monica Belucci, who displayed a degree of charisma and chemistry lacking here (it was the film they first met and fell in love on).

Those who haven't seen the original will find this an intelligent and clever romantic mystery, one that is certainly a lot sharper than the usual tear-jerker. However, fans of the French film may well be advised to stay away or face inevitable disappointment.

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I had doubts

Stuart from Birmingham , 18/07/2005

I had doubts about this film, but was plesantly surprised about how good it was. The way the story unfolds itself to you, not in a cronalogical order is fantastic, and really keeps your attention. The acting is great in it, and believable.

It can be hard going in places so if you are watching it with people makes sure they are the sort that ask qustions at the end of the film. Definately one to see.

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Clever

Stuart Nicholson from LV426 , 16/02/2005

The story is really clever. There are so many twists and turns it leaves you dizzy.

A love story that men won't mind watching.

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Interesting and slick romantic mystery

Melon from East Sussex , 12/02/2005

This is an elegantly made tale of obsessive love and manipulation that reveals it's well-handled twists in a series of flashbacks. It's well directed by Brit Paul McGuigan, who makes good use of stylish split-screen to keep the twists moving, although it's nowhere near as wildly compulsive as his previous 'Gangster No. 1'. The main problem is that the leads are a little bland for the role. As attractive as Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger are they simply don't seem interesting enough to inspire the level of obsession featured here.

It's a pretty faithful (until the end) remake of the French film 'L'Appartement' and unfortunately suffers in comparison. The original couple were Vincent Cassel and Monica Belucci, who displayed a degree of charisma and chemistry lacking here (it was the film they first met and fell in love on).

Those who haven't seen the original will find this an intelligent and clever romantic mystery, one that is certainly a lot sharper than the usual tear-jerker. However, fans of the French film may well be advised to stay away or face inevitable disappointment.

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Rubbish

Mazin9 from London , 11/05/2005

This film is so confusing and boring that you could fall asleep watching it, it's rubbish and if you want to save 2 hours of your life do not watch it!

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