samkan
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES blatantly tries to fit in among dozens of British underworld action flicks starring the likes of; e.g., Bob Hoskins, Ewan McGregor, Ray Winstone, Clive Owns, etc., only this time with females in the lead roles. Unfortunately, virtually every aspect of this movie falls short. The plot is plain vanilla with few twists or tricks. The characters are neither engaging nor developed. The "action" scenes are not arousing. If the two leads are supposed to "bond" or form a convincing alliance such is not apparent. Apparently one had had a drug problem and the other was sexually exploited, though such comes off not as adversity but rather a product of the girls' respective shallowness, stupidity, etc. Indeed, the viewer can never "get behind" these characters or care for them. As a result, they are most undeserving of the "happy ever after" ending provided. What I think the makers intended to be sleekness and style just comes off as glib and pretentious.
cstickelman
My wife and I just got done watching this, quirky and funny movie, and loved it! I was very glad we stumbled upon it. We had guessed how it was going to end, but had no idea how the story was going to get there. Great late-night viewing! It felt like something you'd see out of Canada... just of-beat enough to keep you watching. This is not the kind of movie that would win a bunch of awards, but many of the best films aren't for the masses. I'd expect it to appeal to people with a off-beat sense of humor. If you're the type of person who counts every minute of your life as precious, then maybe you won't want to spend the time watching it. However, if you're into taking chances, then give this one a try!
gridoon
Too routine for a thriller, too unpleasant for a "comedy" (a comedy? please!), too contrived for a crime caper (let me get this straight: the whole mess begins when a dog bites off a corpse's finger?) and too reverse-sexist (all the men are vicious, sleazy b******s) for its female characters to be even the least bit sympathetic. A misfire. (**)
Lee Bartholomew
(spoilers)The plot is fairly solid, but it's messy. Horribly messy. I really can't say vague. It's fairly obvious that the girls win over the boys. But getting there seems a bit too confusing for many to handle. I merely wanted to watch this because of Rachel Weisz. You get to see her legs up close. (drool) but she's not nude here. You'll have to settle for her butt in Enemy at the Gates.This movie wasn't sure if it wanted to be a comedy or a drama. It aimed for being a comedy-drama, but pretty much missed. The trailer jolts us around thinking it's a comedy. It was nice seeing the guy from Last of the Mohicans.
In the end, it's just not one of Rachel's best movies. And perhaps down near the bottom. About A Boy is a bit better in her dept than this. Although I did find her blond hair a bit interesting in this movie.5/10Quality: 4/10 Entertainment: 6/10 Replayable: 6/10
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