Siam Sunset (1999)

67% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
66% of users liked it
(311 ratings)

Siam Sunset is a post-modern love story about two lost souls. Perry works for an English paint company. His job of creating colors gradually becomes one of constant misfortune. In desperation, he travels to one of the most desolate parts of Australia, where he hopes to find a special color called… More Siam Sunset is a post-modern love story about two lost souls. Perry works for an English paint company. His job of creating colors gradually becomes one of constant misfortune. In desperation, he travels to one of the most desolate parts of Australia, where he hopes to find a special color called Siam Sunset that will somehow bring about his salvation from the natural disasters that mysteriously torment him. Along the way, he meets Grace, a woman as troubled by the world as he is. Together they decide to give life and love another chance if the universe lets them. ~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: John Polson
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 1, 2003 Wide
On DVD: Apr 29, 2003
Studio: Vanguard

Critic Reviews

Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News
Some will find Siam Sunset too resolute in its quirkiness, but the movie offers an enjoyable ride.
Ray Conlogue, Globe and Mail
This isn't a terrible film, just an uneven one.
Burl Burlingame, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Many of the jokes are big production numbers that appear out of nowhere, and some are appallingly cruel in a brawny, slap-your-back kind of way.
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion
The failure to blend very disparate elements satisfactorily marks the movie...Parts have an oddball charm, but too much of it is either flat or unappetizing.
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone, TheMovieChicks.com
Color me amused and delighted.
Claire Monk, Sight and Sound
Functions best as a comedy of cultural differences and prejudices.
Michael Thomson, BBC
Roache ... has no trouble covering the complexity of Perry, while the supporting cast (usually representing the mediocrity and awfulness of the world) are nearly always good for a laugh.