Original Sin (2001)
Original Sin (2001)
Original Sin (2001), directed by Michael Cristofer, is a provocative and sensual thriller that blends romance, mystery, and crime in a unique and compelling way. Starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie, the film explores themes of desire, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, set against a backdrop of tension and intrigue. Based on Cornell Woolrich’s novel Waltz into Darkness and a remake of FranΓ§ois Truffautβs 1969 film Mississippi Mermaid, Original Sin offers a reimagined narrative that is both haunting and seductive.
At its core, Original Sin is a story of obsession and deception. Set in the late 19th century, it follows the story of Luis Vargas (Antonio Banderas), a wealthy Cuban coffee plantation owner, who arranges a marriage to a woman named Julia (Angelina Jolie) through a mail-order bride service.