Ever since I first saw Original Sin, I've been baffled by how so much Original cut, with the MPAA-mandated trims restored so that all the sex and nudity is fully So what went wrong? Why is the result so utterly inert, even as presented here in its unrated Up accomplishing the opposite of what she sets out to do, entrapping herself instead of the man ![]() Tale, which one might characterize as a kind of reverse film noir, in which the femme fatale ends Setting to early 20th Century Cuba, providing an entirely new and colorful locale for Woolrich's And Cristofer had relocated the story from its original New Orleans Had previously inspired François Truffaut's Mississippi Mermaid featuring Catherine DeneuveĪnd Jean-Paul Bemondo. The script had impeccable credentials, havingīeen adapted by Cristofer himself from a novel by noted mystery writer Cornell Woolrich that Uncontrollable passion and love beyond reason. The film paired Jolie with Antonio Banderas, whose screen personaĪppeared to be a perfect match for the recent Oscar winner, especially in a story about It reunited Angelina Jolie with director, playwrightĪnd actor Michael Cristofer, who had overseen her breakthrough performance in the HBO film On paper, Original Sin had a lot going for it. Reviewed by Michael Reuben, August 31, 2011 Starring: Angelina Jolie, Antonio Banderas, Thomas Jane, Jack Thompson, Gregory Itzin, Mario Iván Martínez Writers: Michael Cristofer, Cornell Woolrich ![]() What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover.įor more about Original Sin and the Original Sin Blu-ray release, see Original Sin Blu-ray Review published by Michael Reuben on Augwhere this Blu-ray release scored 2.5 out of 5. However, what she is is a con artist, whore, and actress, who teams with a fellow actor to steal money from men. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. ![]() Original Sin Blu-ray offers solid video and great audio, but overall it's a mediocre Blu-ray release
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