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The Island (2024) Movie Review

The Island – Movie Review

Read our review of 'The Island' movie, a gripping tale of love, survival, and unexpected twists on a Greek Island.

Director: Fernando Trueba

Writer: Rylend Grant, Fernando Trueba (Screenplay)

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Plot: When Alex joins the team of a boutique seaside restaurant, sexual tensions rise as she falls for the enigmatic restaurant manager Max. Blinded by her feelings, the relationship slowly slides into a harrowing tale of survival.

Runtime: 2 Hours 8 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: The Island starts when Alex (Folch) finds herself on a Greek Island working at Max’s (Dillon) restaurant. It leads to the pair getting involved in a romantic relationship as Alex is offered a role year-round. However, Max has some secrets that he keeps from everyone.

Their whirlwind romance becomes much darker as Alex learns that Max has a darker side. However, his charming demeanour makes it easy to calm the situation, as he looks to control their relationship.

Verdict on The Island

The Island is a romantic thriller following a woman trying to start a new life on a Greek island. She meets a restaurant owner who gives her a job before they get romantically involved. However, he has a darker side which starts to come to life.

This movie takes a woman on a new journey that seems perfect before things spiral out of control. It puts her through a controlling relationship, which takes over her life as she looks to escape. The movie struggles to get going and the lack of any chemistry between Aida Folch and Matt Dillon holds the story back. Nothing about the story feels like a whirlwind relationship and his darker secrets never feel as dark as they could be. It also runs over the 2-hour mark and doesn’t do enough with that time to make it feel intense in any way.

Where to Watch

The Island is available on Digital Platforms September 23. Distributed by Signature Entertainment.

Final Thoughts –The Island lacks intensity, chemistry and a driving force.

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Our Favourite Performance – Scarlett Johansson

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This is the first of what we hope to be many posts picking our favourite performance from a range of stars. if you would like the idea and want to join in on these posts let us know.

My Pick is

Rebecca – Ghost World (2001) – She is the best friend to lead Enid who both struggle to fit in after finishing high school.ghost world

Lesley Pick

Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff – Avengers Assembles (2012) – Black Widow is a deadly assassin who joins the superheroes as they fight to save the world from Loki and his army.blak widow

Lewis’ Pick

Jordan Two Delta – The Island (2005) – I love the plot in that film, that these people live a blind existence with the dream of the lottery holiday existence. Both she and McGregor played their roles as oblivious clones well, from their initial curiosity inside, to wonder when they surfaced, and then with motivation (and action hero theatrics) towards the conclusionjordan

Simon’s Pick

Black Widow – Iron Man 2 (2010) – Black Widow is a deadly assassin who joins the Ironman as he tries to stop Whiplash and his evil plans.iron man 2

Aled’s Pick

Sarah Jordan – The Island (2005) – Sarah is the real person who has had Jordan created to cover her in case of any emergency surgery she may require.jordan

Ian’s Pick

Ashley Parker – Eight Legged Freaks (2002) – The teenage daughter of our heroine who is on the run along with the rest from the giant mutated spiders.8 freaks