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When Gabriel (Rakie Ayola) sets out from her native Granada for a new life in England aboard a cruise ship, she has no idea of the intrigues (and love) in store for her. It begins when she must share her cabin with a mysterious man named Duncan Stewart (Jonathan Pryce), who is recognized by Rex Goodyear (John Hurt) as the man who murdered his wife and stole from him a priceless painting, the only two things he's ever loved. What follows is a cloak-and-dagger style conceit that fails to engage the viewer to the extent that it seems to try. The problem is that one can't figure out whether one's watching a romantic comedy or an uplifting drama. Of course a film can be both, but the shortcoming here is that it's neither: it's not funny enough to be a comedy, and its attempts at being cute absolutely undermine its attempts at being uplifting drama. One place the film does succeed is with the island scenes that bookend the story--they are moving and impressive, even if they do seem part of a different film. Perhaps this film does have an audience, however: if you're a fan of television whodunits, there is a very good chance you'll love it.
--James McGrath
Product Description
Desire turns deadly as an intricate web of lies andbetrayal is revealed on a voyage aboard a luxurious ocean liner. The journey begins when a naive young woman finds romance in the arms of a dashing stranger (Jonathan Pryce – Pirates of the Caribbean, What A Girl Wants)… who could be a dangerous criminal with a passion for murder! Her suspicions and his deceptions erupt into a chilling confrontation on the last night at sea – and nothing will ever be the same! Featuring Vanessa Redgrave (Girl, Interrupted), John Hurt (Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone) and an outstanding cast, this tale of intrigue will keep you on the edge of your seat until the thrilling conclusion!
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