Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Roger Burke The title was intriguing and sufficient for me to see this movie. An added impetus was a review I'd read in a major online media outlet. The bonus was - once again - seeing Gael Garcia Bernal: now as Alex, a back packer paired with Hani Furstenberg as Nica, his companion and soon wife-to-be. The overarching pleasure was the sublime scenery of the Georgian steppes where the movie was made.This is a visual story. There is minimum dialog, much of which is in Georgian (or some other language) that remains un-translated for viewers; which means you must carefully watch body language and context to elicit meaning. Only Nica and Alex maintain sporadic discussion and conversation (in English mostly) about what they are doing, thinking and planning. The remainder - much of the movie - is silent except for the sounds of solitary silence and an enigmatically plaintive score which is most often used with long static takes where little happens. Or so it would seem to the unwary viewer.After much walking, watching, listening and occasional talking, the back-packers and their guide, Dato (Bidzina Gudjabidze) suddenly meet another party of local people. A long conversation ensues between Dato and an older man of the other group. Suddenly and violently, a shocking act occurs which fundamentally alters the relationship between Nica and Alex. Thereafter, the mood, tone and truth of their relationship remains in visually serious jeopardy until the enigmatic end. Indeed, one could argue their relationship was gone, lost, even dead absolutely. But, the viewer cannot be certain.There are few movies like this one; which means very few will watch it through - perhaps in a similar way that few viewers found favor with Gerry (2002) in which two guys get lost in a wilderness and walk, and walk, and walk... but where one dies. Which metaphorically mirrors the perilous strain of the Alex-Nica relationship during the second and final act: Is mutual trust destroyed? Is love gone? Will the couple marry? The final scene leaves much to each viewer's interpretation and opinion.For me, the best aspect of the story is that much is said without words; which attests to excellent acting and direction. That should not disappoint the viewer - simply because in our each-daily interactions with others, we all rely at times upon a look, a gesture, a hint, a murmur, a cough or other non-verbal signal to communicate with a loved one. And look - truly look: if the walking tests your patience, just take in the gorgeous grandeur of the Georgian geography. And enjoy....And why The Loneliest Planet? Well, surely, that's the planet where you're all alone. Who ever wants to go there?Give this one eight out of ten. Recommended for all.April 6th, 2014.

gudpaljoey-677-715384 Is there a reason to like this movie? I can't find one and am surprised by those who do. What is pictured is two young characters who like to walk through rugged terrain, play word games, have sex in the dark, and stay trim. Do I have a reason to like either character? No. What I heard was inane dialog, heavy music as if something was going to happen and doesn't, very little sound of any sort to engage my ears. Was I amused by the word games, liked the music, or understood the inane dialog and stories the players tell? No. I was shown photography of some rugged terrain in the Georgia mountains, a place that few have seen. Was I supposed to be impressed by the beauty and awe of this natural setting? The answer is that it wasn't something I'd seen better done in other movies. The movie seems to suggest that relationships can change radically because of an insignificant happening. But never tell us if they change. I'm still waiting to think of a reason for liking this picture.

camerontoy This piece of pretentious waffle made me wish the "The Tree of Life" was showing next door, just so I could use the eye of my penis to tunnel a path through the walls and watch something that in comparison, was a bloody great movie (and I hated it!!)...Why do I need to give it even 1 star? Clearly the film maker smoked one too many dried toads during the production of this one. Who do I contact to get my $18 and 113 minutes back...And where was the intriguing and secret plot twist??? The only twist associated with this movie was the one created in my stomach that made me want to spew all over the large screen the moment the screen when blank and the credits started to roll. It's pretty rare in cinemas to see people walk out mid way through, but it happened more than once. I suspect, like me, the only reason the entire cinema didn't spill into the streets looking for the first bus to jump under was the expectation that something note worthy would eventually happen. Sadly, the most noteworthy event in our cinema that night was when the guy behind me let one go in his sleep.I'm off to see the Office of Fair Trading - a bit of false and misleading advertising on this one!!!

igettheirony Anything done by Tom Bissell is a collassol failure. Pretentious crap. Horrible film. Makes me want to eat dog food.This has to be one of the worst films I've ever seen in my life. Nothing happens. Oh wow, look at the pretty scenery..nothing happens. The whole thing is pretty much bissell masterbating to himself while ripping off a Hemmingway short story. I don't recall any appreciation or mention of the fact that this film is based on a HEMMINGWAY STORY because these asshole loser hipsters ripped it off and decided to give bissell all the money so he can blow it on crack.Hurray America.You're some kind of crazy Island.You give Bissell the COcaine...and he pretends he's not gay.