usually i rely on the voting average to give me an idea of how good a movie be . i have to admit that a 5 . 6 rating be much different from what i would give this film . original sin seem to be the movie that everyone walk away from . the only thing i remember about it opening be all the chatter about the nude scene . i guess it remind a lot of viewer about the whole wild orchid or showgirl fiasco which be still etch in the mind eye of every self conscious moviegoer . perhaps this apparent smoke screen of an issue cause angelina jolie ( often chap and super pouty ) lips to be seal regard her role in the movie . likewise and the dependably silent or aloof antonio banderas be even hard to locate when it come to any promotion of the film . and after make sure every radio listener heard and the music of my heart and even the inconspicuously conspicuous estefans forget to drop the hint that they contribute to the film lushly romantic score . the fact that this be not a perfect movie do not prevent it from be an excellent one . i think the film real problem be that it couldn not quite fit into the typical hollywood hype machine that have crown more inferior material with non stop publicity and gratuitously glowing review . it could also be due to the fact that the plot and not a love story and but a story about love and do not match the small space many viewer have reserve in their heart for romance and drama just not both . anyone who take the time to truly watch this movie will find that they can not walk away from love it . banderas and jolie succeed in be both glamorous and gritty . antonio banderas be one of the most beguiling actor in contemporary cinema ( believe it or not ) . i be always amaze by the vast artistic depth that lay beneath the stereotypical latin lover super bronze matinée idol exterior that he have be assign to . banderas talent and like this movie and be grossly underrated and marginally explore . his every motion give vargas the pitch perfect blend of simplicity and passion . banderas portrayal make it hard not to hurt when vargas hurt or trust when he trust . this make it easy to see why the naive vargas and the lethal julia or bonnie be integrally compatible . wacko jacko antic aside and jolie and in all her un gwynnethness and be a site to have and behold . a the mysterious julia and she be one mail order bride who can both sell her body and steal a man soul . jolie succeed in reveal every aspect of bonnie internal struggle to achieve personal authenticity while accept a once in a lifetime chance at true intimacy . in many way and the film be about humankind universal need to be and who we truly be as well a the long and winding and often treacherous road toward love salvation ( closely examine the play julia and vargas go to see ) . the movie many twist and turn represent the bloody sacrifice or transgression that often mark the way . this be constantly echo through a script which foreshadow the story theme ( in a manner both poetic and hypnotic ) . equally intoxicate be the use of nontraditional cinematography and sound technique . they perfectly complement the period heavy scenery and costume . all these element meld to create a picture that be at once abundantly sensual and visually stunning and emotionally sensitive with an excellent end . oh and and a for the much talk about skin scene . i think they be well do . gratuitous and yes . gratify definitely . if you have get it and flaunt it . banderas and jolie absolutely have it and and then some .