One Paragraph Review: The Beach

Despite the fact that everybody hates this movie, I really enjoy it. A lot of criticism apparently comes due to the fact that - here's a shocker - it's "not as good as the book" (which I never read). Sure, Leo is probably too pretty for the role, and the happily-ever-after ending might subvert the film's message, but the ride is entertaining. This film just speaks to the insatiable, islomaniac-escapist in me. I love that it's not afraid to delve a bit into madness and that the paradise they have can't last. Obviously one could see a message of "wanting this is stupid, because it will eventually break down," but I can't help it - I want to do exactly what these characters did.