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Ask the Dust (2006) Reviews

Ask the Dust (2006)
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Adapted from a novel by John Fante, Robert Towne's Ask the Dust stars Colin Farrell as Arturo Bandini, a young writer who comes to Los Angeles during the Great Depression in order to write a novel. As the film opens, he is down to his last nickel and decides to spend it on coffee in a diner. He is served by Camilla (Salma Hayek), a Mexican beauty he is instantly attracted to even though he treats her horribly during their first interaction. Soon the pair is involved in a relationship that finds them sparring with each other at first, but slowly learning to trust each other. Bandini meets the acquaintance of a desperate woman who sees him as the most desirable man in the world. Eventually Arturo and Camilla get away from the city and their love deepens as he attempts to finish his novel. Donald Sutherland co-stars as a seedy but helpful and loyal neighbor. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek, (more)
Director(s):
Robert Towne
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Susan G.

A movie that seems much longer than it actually is because the characters are irritating. The story revolves around a romance between Arturo and Camilla, a couple who act like they hate each other because they each have issues, so it takes forever for them to get together. It's just annoying and stupid.

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Ralph D.

The title should have been "Not Worth the Dust". Too bad. It started out intriguing, but as one reviewer said it progressively lost more and more momentum as it went on. In the end there was little point to it. The one star goes for the attractive and decently portrayed main characters. Too bad they had little material. Why Donald Sutherland would even accept such a stupid role is beyond me.

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Thomas M.

I kept thinking this movie would reveal itself, but it never did. Boring, boring, boring.

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Sylvia B.

Good story line...love story. Except all the nudity wasn't necessary; didn't add to the story. Acting was good, and even enjoyed learning about the story behind the book. I would recommend this movie, but include a warning about the nudity.

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Linda C.

Salma carries the movie, as the love story with devotion, slowly unwinds. I have seen movie 3x over the years and do not find it boring. Night moves in the Pacfic Ocean is a big plus for this movie. : )

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Ken R.

The script is poorly written, and the story lacks any kind of hook, floundering from start to finish. Despite having two quality actors(3, counting Sutherland), the movie fails miserably. Not even watching Hayek skinny-dipping can save this one.

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Cesar and Cynthia N.

Salma Hayek gets boned and is nude worth the rent.

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Steven G.

never thought i would turn a selma hayek movie off but i had to. what i liked: time period, costumes, sets, cars, outdoor scenes, the protaganist being a writer and selma hayek doing anything. what i didn't like: the pace was erratic and slow, the banter between Ferrell and Hayek was mean and stayed that way too long. felt like a stage play with some exterior scenes thrown in. but they didn't save it. the book it is based on almost has to be better. nudity, cursing, racist remarks. not for kids. not a good date movie either.

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John K.

A comedy/tragedy/coming of age in one. Set in a 1930's town in the Twilight Zone, Farrells character is at first irritating in the way he treats people while at the same time he stumbles around. Later you find him funny because he is so pathetic. Salma Hayek carries the movie. She injects a tempting sensual vulnerability into her character as she teaches Farrell "how to act". Their romp in the surf is worth the earlier frustrations. The title ties into the tragedy as Farrell finds that while getting what he wanted, he lost even more.

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Brock S.

Ask the Dust is a very long love story thats well worth it. The reason why this movie works so well is the chmistry between Collin and Salma is so real. you get to see Farrell and Hayek having sex in the waves of the Pacific. Thats worth a look especially seeing Collin naked.

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    Susan G.

    A movie that seems much longer than it actually is because the characters are irritating. The story revolves around a romance between Arturo and Camilla, a couple who act like they hate each other because they each have issues, so it takes forever for them to get together. It's just annoying and stupid.

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    Ralph D.

    The title should have been "Not Worth the Dust". Too bad. It started out intriguing, but as one reviewer said it progressively lost more and more momentum as it went on. In the end there was little point to it. The one star goes for the attractive and decently portrayed main characters. Too bad they had little material. Why Donald Sutherland would even accept such a stupid role is beyond me.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Thomas M.

    I kept thinking this movie would reveal itself, but it never did. Boring, boring, boring.

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