Review of Haven (2004) by Bobby L — 10 Feb 2010
Intertwining stories, all set on the Cayman Islands, that come to a head at a party, which is where we start. The movie was shot on digital video, which is sometimes underwhelming and the wrong choice (ie- Public Enemies), but here, is perfectly suited to the building chaos.
That's what this movie really is. All the lives cross each other, some without ever knowing it, and it leads to violent chaos. Watching the unfolding insanity is pretty intense, thanks to a stellar cast. Orlando Bloom stars as Shy, a facial scarred native, with a haunting past, and most every other native doesn't care for him. He loves Zoe Saldana, and their relationship is not only the best written, but the one that sets most everything in motion.
The cinematography is great, as is the lighting. The music, not so much. Which is not to say that it's bad, just not impressive. The acting, especially from Bill Paxton and Bloom, is very good.
Unlike other intertwining-story movies from that same year (2004), this doesn't beat you over the head with it's message, it doesn't pander, and it doesn't overstay it's welcome. The ending is rather perfect as well.
This review of Haven (2004) was written by Bobby L on 10 Feb 2010.
Haven has generally received mixed reviews.
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