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Original Sin

Original Sin

Thriller · Drama · Mystery · 2001

A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.

Movie details

Original Sin

“Lead us into temptation.”

2001 Thriller · Drama · Mystery 1h 56m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Cristofer

Written by

Michael Cristofer

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Julia Russell / Bonnie Castle

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Luis Antonio Vargas

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

Walter Downs / Billy / Mephisto

Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin

Colonel Worth

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Alan Jordan

Allison Mackie

Allison Mackie

Augusta Jordan

Joan Pringle

Joan Pringle

Sara

Court is in session

Put Original Sin on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.