Wicker Park Reviews

Honestly, even though I had some rather low expectations, I must admit it, this movie was actually not bad at all. The only issue is that I first saw the original version, I guess. In the original French movie, Vincent Cassel played the same part as Josh Harnett, Monica Bellucci played the same part as Diane Kruger and Romane Bohringer played the same part as Rose Byrne and they all provided some better and more believable performances in the French version. Furthermore, honestly, Diane Kruger is quite charming but you can't say she was the best actress to replace Monica Bellucci. In my opinion, someone like Angelina Jolie would have been a better choice, anyway someone more mysterious than the plain looking Kruger. Furthermore, they really massacred the ending which was way more twisted and weird in the original version. I mean, I have to admit it, the ending in the French version actually barely did make sense but it was refreshing. With this US version, they chose the more logical, straightforward ending and, guess what, it was even more unsatisfactory. Still, as a stand-alone feature, it is a rather well made romantic drama and it remains a spellbinding story. To conclude, in spite of its flaws, it is a decent remake and I think it is actually worth a look.

I wasn't expecting too much out of this, since I'm not a Hartnett fan, and I'm very selective when it comes to so-called 'chick flicks' that I'm forced to watch, but I was pleasantly surprised both at the storyline and the acting in this film. It reminded me a lot of my other fave romantic film, Serendipity, with the two main characters always crossing paths, searching for each other, but never having any luck, but Wicker Park threw in a lot more psycho mystery element, and what started off as an above average romantic film turned into a series of twists after twists with a very well written plot. Gals, don't miss this film, it's great. and Guys, if your better half twists your arm and makes you agree to a 'chick flick night', I recommend this to at least make it bearable, or even enjoyable viewing.