Usually when a film includes a musician I am quick to make judgment about the quality of it, you know the films I’m talking about that include the likes of Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears. On the other hand this film took me by surprise; the story line is actually pretty interesting with a powerful statement about society, love and relationships.
The film begins with a group of rich friends taking a vacation on a yacht in the Mediterranean. The main character Amber (Madonna) is a rude, demanding socialite that wants everything done her way. Giuseppe (Adriano Giannini), the guests server is a communist sailor who hates her but likes her at the same time.
When the rest of her friends decide to go a shore to see some caves, Amber, left behind sulking in her own misery demands to be taken a shore to meet up with them. Giuseppe warns Amber of the dangers of going to shore, but she insists on going. Nevertheless Giuseppe is right and they become stranded on a deserted island.
Used to having everything done for her, Amber quickly realizes she will not survive without Giuseppe’s help. The tables are turned and Giuseppe wants her to be his slave. The dominant man assumes the roles as the hunter and uses power to control the female character who once tortured him. Amber, whose life has been unsatisfying, becomes dependent on Giuseppe and uncovers the true meaning of existence in the form of animalistic attraction that shapes a passionate relationship.
Now as predictable as this film may seem, the ending on the other hand is not. I read so many horrible reviews about this movie that it took me almost 8 years to finally watch it. The film is by far not a master piece but it’s also not as terrible as everyone made it out to be, with beautiful cinematography and lovely blue/green waters, and a not so bad to look at leading man you can’t go wrong.
