Review of The Loneliest Planet (2012) by Jena K — 22 Nov 2012

I actually love slow-moving films that allow one to take in the entire film without rushing to the next scene, to quietly observe the landscape, and closely examine the facial and physical expressions of the characters.

I appreciated the slow pace of this film, but the story just didn't connect with me. I got it when the "moment" happened that "changed" everything, but I didn't get why the woman never talked about it.

There was an awareness on the part of all three that something went wrong, but no real acknowledgement or questioning. In real life, this woman would have confronted her fiancee immediately and asked him what the hell he was thinking.

For all the talking, socializing, and interaction that went on before the "event" that changed everything, it didn't make a bit of sense that there was no argument or conversation about what actually happened.

..just a guy acting scared and cowardly and a woman acting pissed and confused. The guide was with his own internal demons, but very much aware of the severity and potential consequences of the "misstep" that happened about half way through the film.

I do think this film would have been more relevant and interesting as a short film, but fell short as a full feature.