Movie spotlight
Tourists
On the verge of separation, a song comes on that transports an interracial couple to a time when they were at the height of their love. Can this love last, or are they just tourists in each other's lives, bound by time and place?
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Plot Summary
A group of young backpackers are exploring the dense Amazon rainforest in South America. While traveling through the jungle, their bus crashes, leaving them stranded. They soon encounter a mysterious, reclusive tribe and find themselves in a fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Tourists received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and suspense, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon release.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and jungle setting.
Criticized for a derivative plot and weak character development.
Fails to deliver on its horror potential.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a disappointment with the film's pacing and the lack of originality in its scares. While a few found the survival aspect engaging, many felt it relied too heavily on common horror tropes without adding anything new.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in Colombia, with director Ben Wheatley aiming to capture the authentic and immersive environment of the Amazon rainforest.
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