While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 115 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Drama
✓ Stars: Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Daniel Wyllie
✓ Director: Suzanne Smith, Dion Beebe, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Alison Barrett
The Holy Smoke (1999) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Holy Smoke (1999) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Holy Smoke (1999) is staring with Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Daniel Wyllie, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Suzanne Smith, Dion Beebe, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Alison Barrett juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.