The film looks like it was hastily written which made it too predictable from the start. Predictable not only for the audience but also from the characters perspective.
The story didn't flesh out and complex themes as this was dealt in an oversimplified fashion. The characters were unconvincing as they all seemed to have foresight of things and played their part in furtherance of it. While the actors may have have been technically sound with their acting given their vast experience, they lacked any iota of chemistry between them, appearing disenchanted and in a hurry to get through the scenes quickly. As a result the liaison lacked soul, neither wholly ribald nor a meeting of hearts.
From the directional point, intriguing plots such as this need special attention to the emotional perspective rather than a depiction of carnal desire and for that mounting tensions between the characters, their angst and evading suspicion while they continued notwithstanding ought to have taken centerstage, but it wasn't to be.
What added to the dreariness was the lack of minor subplots that usually goes into building a story as the entire plot revolves around 4 people living a holiday life on a seemingly deserted island. There are few social interactions and not much is discussed about work, family, friends or anything thing else and 20 mins in they are seen in each others sheets.
Unconventional stories as this aren't completely unheard of especially with European cinema, cite: Womb(2010); Y Tu Mama Tambien, etc. But I'd admit this had the potency to stoke strong emotions though that chance went abegging owing to the lackadaisical writing and acting. Hopefully someday in the future, some other will take this venture up and render due justice to its theme.
