Alicia I love this movie so much

Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Marketic It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

ferdinand1932 The only thing going for this stupid movie is the sex. And that is also ever so dull. The plotting and story are so old and dumb that it is incredible anybody produced this 3rd rate piece of nonsense.Billy Wilder did a better job in 'Double Indemnity" in 1944; and this film has neither the directorial vision nor the story line or plotting and logic to improve on something that has been dozen a million times on TV better, than this garbage.The most irritating and pretentious element is the poetry recited constantly to get the leading lady in the mood. It's just cheap exploitation and lazy writing. One day computers will direct this kind of schedule filler. Real artists will do something more engaging and vital.Doing one's annual tax return is more thrilling than wasting time on this stale material.

gradyharp Bigas Luna is a Spanish director who has his own style (Jamón, jamón, Huevos de oro, Bámbola, Lumière et compagnie, La Femme de chambre du Titanic, etc) and his method of storytelling takes some adjustment on the part of the viewer. For those who treasure the magical mysteries of Latin dramas this film SON DE MAR (Sound of the Sea) will surely satisfy. Keeping with the title he has chosen (from Rafael Azcona's screenplay based on Manuel Vicent's novel) the presence of the complex sounds of water are ever present and the carriage that escorts the lovers to their ultimate destiny is a boat of the same name. It works.Ulises (Jordi Mollà) is a teacher brought in midterm to a little town's school. His obsession (and teaching assignment) is Virgil's Aeneid, and he constantly reads it, quotes it, coaxes his students to read aloud the poetry therein, and when he finds an apartment belonging to a couple whose daughter Martina (Leonor Watling) falls under Ulises spell, Ulises quotes from the book scenes involving serpents from the sea, words that make the young and very beautiful Martina awaken sexually. In rapid sequence they become pregnant and marry - though Martina's parents prefer the young wealthy Sierra (Eduard Fernández) as a suitable husband.Soon after their baby son is born the couple attend a party at Sierra's estate and Ulises eyes a beautiful woman while Sierra attempts to win Martina's heart. Ulises buys a fishing boat and sets out to fish for Martina but the boat is wrecked and thinking Ulises dead, a Requiem mass is held and Martina in time marries Sierra for his ability to provide for her infant son. Five years pass and the now steely Martina lives in luxury and receives a phone call from - Ulises! First enraged that Ulises left her for five years, Martina is quickly wooed to the strains of poetry from the Aeneid and hides Ulises in the top floor of one of Sierra's new buildings. Sierra discovers the reunited lovers' tryst and plans for their end. The lovers escape - to a destiny foretold by phrases from the Aeneid.Despite his greasy long hair and scruffy beard Jordi Mollà delivers a smoldering presence as Ulises. But it is the presence of Leonor Watling's Martina that makes this at times shaky film work. She is a powerhouse presence. The photography by José Luis Alcaine and the sensuous musical score by Glen Johnson enhance Bigas Luna's concept for the film. It is another satisfying work by a unique director who knows how to mold a story with fleshy means and make it work. In Spanish with English subtitles. Grady Harp

ice_chick001 I saw this movie last year on SBS while I was trying to fall asleep in my room late at night. I saw this and after watching it for around half an hour i couldn't believe how much passion was between Ulises and Martina was magical.I thought it portrayed a perfect love story, well, perfectly. It had passion, drama and the unforgettable love. A great movie in my opinion. An excellent performance by the main characters and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to sit down and watch a beautiful drama with excellent acting and a wonderful drama.I, unfortunately didn't get to watch the whole movie but from what i did manage to see i enjoyed it very much and i wish that more movies in Hollywood could capture the love, passion nd drama that this movie does.

Ezequiel A gorgeously photographed film, to be sure, but what about the plot line? Some interesting ideas are never fully developed, and some of the details are a bit incomprehensible, for example the baby crocodile in the yacht and the idea that our hero can survive comfortable in an abandoned apartment complex. Quibbling aside, it is an enjoyable film to watch, even though the final scene at the closing credits is a bit much.