Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell, Donald Sutherland
A young man, full of ambition and shame for having been castigated in Colorado for his Italian heritage, comes to Los Angeles to become a novelist and meet a blonde beauty. As his writing flourishes, ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 25, 2006
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Flixster Reviews (800)
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August 5, 2008''You call me beautiful at home, then you are ashamed to be seen with me in public. You are ashamed of beauty you recognize that no one else does. You are ashamed to love me!''
In the 1930s, penniless Arturo Bandini (Farrell) lodges in LA and tries to become an author, w...( read more) -
February 4, 2008I my, I had actually pretty low ecpectations from this, but it turned out very well. I love Salma, she's so amazing, wasn't sure about Collin though, but he did great. This was such a different kinda love story, i loved it.
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January 20, 2008this film wanted to be great, and could have been so, but it missed the mark. at least average, it failed with oddities of the story and uncomfortable moments that were unneccesary to the plot. the premise was great but it missed on most everything else.
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June 7, 2007Chick Flick but didn't play like one. Not my type of movie but it kept my attention and my word I actually liked it!
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January 6, 2007Don't you just HATE it when good books are turned into crappy films... when you are watching scenes you pictured in your head while reading the novel as A LOT better... when you are wondering what posessed you to rent that particular movie when others equally bad, but with a less...( read more)
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August 24, 2009Mmm. Salma Hayek naked and letting the ocean waves caress her perfect form. Okay, maybe that's the only reason why I watch this film. Nudity from Hayek is always welcomed. And yes, I will sit through a film just to watch it take place.
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August 24, 2009Robert Towne's uneven character study has sparse great moments, but there were enough strong ideas to keep me engaged. This is a flawed piece that requires a lot of patience, especially considering the fact that its first act is its weakest. However, the unorthodox protagonist an...( read more)
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August 11, 2009Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell in this movie are way sexier than Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Mr Mrs Smith. Im very sure about that.
One of the greatest love movies. I really fell in love. Very real, authentic and stylish.
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June 24, 2009I'm going to come off as a pervert, but I don't care. Had Hayek's glorious nudity not been present, the movie would have been an utter waste of time.
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April 23, 2009Donald Sutherland's small role makes the movie woth watching. Without him, it would be deadly boring. Wish it was a romantic chick flick.
Critic Reviews
May 12, 2006
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
March 18, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Ask the Dust requires an audience with a special love for film noir, with a feeling for the loneliness and misery of the writer, and with an understanding that any woman he meets will be beautiful. full review
March 17, 2006
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
As a film, Ask the Dust is uneven; as a labor of love, it's a beauty. full review
March 16, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Their (Colin Farrell & Salma Hayek's) tempestuous relationship teaches the young writer life-changing lessons about love and loss. full review
March 10, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Watching it is like being in a restaurant where the waiter brings out a luscious platter of food, then keeps walking right past you. All night long. full review
March 10, 2006
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
A stylistic triumph, one whose story and character shortcomings are overcompensated with lush visuals, a haunting score and a trio of strong performances full review
March 9, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today
While the movie evokes the period well, thanks mostly to the stellar cinematography of Caleb Deschanel, it is a flawed and leaden adaptation of John Fante's seminal novel. full review
March 9, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The film, which is literary to a fault, includes an earthquake, but if the earth moves at all, thank Hayek, who gives the tale a smoldering life that finally lifts it from the page. full review
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August 13, 2006One of the best films that I have seen. The direction and acting are fab! The story is brilliant, extremely moving, higly realistic, and very stylish! After "Gone with the Wind" this is probably the greatest love story!
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July 21, 2006Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell in this movie are way sexier than Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Mr Mrs Smith. Im very sure about that.
One of the greatest love movies. I really fell in love. Very real, authentic and stylish.
Salma Hayek proves again to be a great actress and Collin Farrel thank you for give life to this wonderful character and made it so well too, we need a performance like that because he was getting bad. Ask The Dust and Tiggerland are his very best performances. -
July 16, 2006The film is wonderfully directed and is very open about the racism that existed at that time. Hayak never looked more beautiful and all the acting is first-rate.......!!!!!
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