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ThrillerDramaMysteryRomance

Original Sin

- Lead us into temptation.

A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.

Release Date : 2001-05-08

Language :EnglishFrenchJapaneseLatinGermanSpanish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Epsilon Motion PicturesVia Rosa ProductionsDi Novi PicturesIntermediaMetro-Goldwyn-MayerHyde Park EntertainmentUGC Films

Production Country : FranceMexicoSwitzerlandUnited KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : Dancing in the Dark

Cast

Angelina Jolie

Character Name : Julia Russell / Bonnie Castle

Original Name : Angelina Jolie

Gender : Female

Antonio Banderas

Character Name : Luis Antonio Vargas

Original Name : Antonio Banderas

Gender : Male

Thomas Jane

Character Name : Walter Downs / Billy / Mephisto

Original Name : Thomas Jane

Gender : Male

Gregory Itzin

Character Name : Colonel Worth

Original Name : Gregory Itzin

Gender : Male

Jack Thompson

Character Name : Alan Jordan

Original Name : Jack Thompson

Gender : Male

Allison Mackie

Character Name : Augusta Jordan

Original Name : Allison Mackie

Gender : Female

Joan Pringle

Character Name : Sara

Original Name : Joan Pringle

Gender : Female

Cordelia Richards

Character Name : Emily Russel

Original Name : Cordelia Richards

Gender : Female

James Haven

Character Name : Faust

Original Name : James Haven

Gender : Male

Lisa Owen

Character Name : Margareta

Original Name : Lisa Owen

Gender : Female

Nitzi Arellano

Character Name : Prostitute

Original Name : Nitzi Arellano

Gender : Female

Julio Bracho

Character Name : Guard

Original Name : Julio Bracho

Gender : Male

Harry Porter

Character Name : Stage Manager

Original Name : Harry Porter

Gender : Male

Shaula Vega

Character Name : Dressmaker Girl

Original Name : Shaula Vega

Gender : Female

Fernando Torre Laphame

Character Name : Wedding Priest

Original Name : Fernando Torre Laphame

Gender : Male

Mario Iván Martínez

Character Name : Cuban Priest

Original Name : Mario Iván Martínez

Gender : Male

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Character Name : Jorge Cortés

Original Name : Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Gender : Male

Reviews

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RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2025-03-07

Original Sin (2001) starts off strong with an intriguing setup, stylish cinematography, and some well-framed wide shots that give it a classic, almost dreamlike feel. The direction is solid in the first act, pulling you into a world of mystery and romance, but as the film progresses, it starts to feel a bit uneven. There are moments where the storytelling builds tension effectively, but then it stumbles with some forced scenes that don't entirely fit the character arcs. The script is melodramatic, leaning into its themes of obsession and betrayal, though it sometimes feels more like it's trying to be provocative rather than meaningful. Angelina Jolie carries the film effortlessly, giving a performance that elevates even the weaker parts of the script. Antonio Banderas does well too, but his character feels more reactive than driving the story. The chemistry is there, but certain scenes, especially one in particular, feel out of place given the way the characters were set up earlier. The score complements the film's mood but isn’t particularly memorable. Overall, Original Sin is a stylish but flawed film that keeps you watching, even if it never fully delivers on its initial promise.