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Siesta (1987)
Released By: Lorimar Home Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Lorimar Home Video
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Mary Lambert
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
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Cast: Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Isabella Rossellini, Jodie Foster, Julian Sands, Martin Sheen
Published ID: 643
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Plot: Sky diver Clare (Ellen Barkin) wakes up disheveled and almost naked in Spain. She has left her husband Del (Martin Sheen) in Death Valley in order to find her former lover Augustine (Gabriel Byrne). She may have committed a murder, or it may all be fantasy. This film, directed by Mary Lambert is odd, confusing and sometimes downright laughable, full of preposterous plot twists and ridiculous symbolism. The plot makes little sense, and Lambert, while showing great visual style, has little concern for character or plot. It is never clear whether the mysterious visions that Claire experiences are memories or simply plot devices, and Clare's continued pursuit by a taxi driver with rusty teeth who keeps trying to rape her is ludicrous. Good performances by Barkin and Byrne, and a nice musical score by Miles Davis do nothing to save this pretentious, silly film. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
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book or movie?
Added 8/30/2009

I want to know if someone here is acquainted with the book the movie is based on: 'Siesta: Super Natural Love Story' by Patrice Chaplin?
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Pretentious
Added 3/3/2009

This reminds me some artsy films I was forced to watch in film school. Because it is obsure and pretentious, we're supposed to believe it's deep. Ellen Barkin dashes around in her own nightmare in a strappy, red dress. She's like Super Girl with dementia who doesn't know where she's going or why. The best thing about the film is Gabriel Byrne as a Spaniard. He's the only convincing thing about the movie. If you want to chuckle at a bewildering and self-important film, rent this. Better yet, buy my used copy.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Disappointing
Added 3/4/2007

This movie according to other reviews from previous buyers left me hoping for more. Frankly did not understand, maybe it was just me. Ellen Barkin is a beautiful lady, but was poorly utilized in this movie. Would not recommend to anyone. She wore that red dress out and constantly on the run.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
great ending
Added 10/31/2006

I only have one word for this movie. Awsome! see it. You will not be dissapointed. If you liked jacobs ladder, you will love this movie
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Siesta
Added 9/6/2005

Exotic, filmed in Spain; great soundtrack (Miles Davis); Definitely not for the kiddies, adult subject matter. Short "Fellini-esque". I liked the twist at the end.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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