Title: Truly an Ugly Movie
Product review: I've sat through more than my fair share of pretentious films in my attempt to escape Hollywood's drivel. Based on the cast and the strength of the film maker, I thought Holy Smoke would have a good script, strong performances and something to say. Indeed, the film began with much promise, only to bogged down by what I would call an awful second and dreadful third act. How the characters get from point A to point F is beyond me and certainly not motivated by what was shown on the screen. If this movie was designed to question the roles of men and women in religious circles, question physical vs. mental domination in relationships, or question choices vs. others' perceptions of those choices, it would have been a worthwhile use of kodak film. In the end, the film suffers from too many ideas, too little cohesion and too much self-importance.I would suggest avoiding this film, almost as much as I would avoid Gigli.
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