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Siam Sunset (2002)
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
Synopsis: Perry (Linus Roache), an executive with a British paint company is terminal trouble. Everywhere he touches seems to have disastrous consequences. Absorbed in his job, Perry believes he can put an end to his troubles by creating the perfect paint color and surrounding himself in it. He... Perry (Linus Roache), an executive with a British paint company is terminal trouble. Everywhere he touches seems to have disastrous consequences. Absorbed in his job, Perry believes he can put an end to his troubles by creating the perfect paint color and surrounding himself in it. He travels to the deserts of Australia where he searches for the calming color that he will call Siam Sunset. On his journey, he encounters Grace (Danielle Cormack) who introduces him to entirely new outlook as sparks fly between them. Having found one another, this pair must now find a way to survive the Australian outback. [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Danielle Cormack, Linus Roache
Reviews
Functions best as a comedy of cultural differences and prejudices.
Roache ... has no trouble covering the complexity of Perry, while the supporting cast (usually representing the mediocrity and awfulness of the world) are nearly always good for a laugh.
The failure to blend very disparate elements satisfactorily marks the movie...Parts have an oddball charm, but too much of it is either flat or unappetizing.
Some will find Siam Sunset too resolute in its quirkiness, but the movie offers an enjoyable ride.


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