Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet
Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he se...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 9, 2001
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Stats: 6,938 reviews
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October 2, 2009This could and should have been a fantastic film. Unfortunately it wasn't. The direction, is at times, terrific but is ultimately spoilt by some extremely poor judgement. The talking shark was fine but the video game scene was just appalling! I think the films biggest flaw is tha...( read more)
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September 24, 2009Excellent story with breathtaking scenery set in Thailand. Leo's character Richard is American and he embarks on an adventure to find a paradise island. But at what price? My favourite scenes are when Francoise pretends to be eaten by a shark, when they debate how they are to get...( read more)
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July 30, 2009Yet another watch for this beautiful film, a backpackers paradise and a journey of discovery not only geographically, but also from within.
The Beach takes everything you would desire about a paradise island and flips it on it's head.
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February 22, 2009Been dying to see this forever, finally saw it tonight. DiCaprio did a solid job, and everything went smoothly...all except for the infamous VIDEO GAME SCENE WHAT THE FUCK!?!?
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January 22, 2009Hustler: Hey! Do you need somewhere to stay?
Richard: Well, I'll be fine. I'll find my own place thanks!
Hustler: Good time boy! Girl! Fucking! No problem.
Hustler: You wanna drink snake blood?
Richard: Wait a minute, did you say snake blood?
Hustler: Oh yeah!
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November 2, 2009Some what alright for a movie. I found that the movie lacked something to make it more better and that part was indeed something that could have had it better but I forgot nor do I care for indeed it was alright and the soundtrack was fantastic as it had some Philippic hits and s...( read more)
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October 20, 2009Starts off with so much promise but seems to go downhill half-way through.
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Critic Reviews
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A seriously confused film that makes three or four passes at being a better one and doesn't complete any of them. full review
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The Beach taps into something powerful that can't be overwhelmed by individual moments of silliness. full review
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March 29, 2007This movie has pulled me into a lost world and a forgotten paradise we all dream of. Very Millenium it reminds me of times when me and my cousin would venture to the beach.
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December 6, 2006This is agreat movie... i wish i knew where to buy it so i could get it .Leanardo is SOOO SEXY grrrr.... lol
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