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The Honeymoon

2014
Movie
79 min
English

In this intense thriller, a young couple is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse after they trek deep into the wilderness on a honeymoon canoe trip. After setting up camp and trespassing near a house on an isolated lake, they become targets of a vengeful family and must survive a savage wasteland or face certain death.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Madeline BlackGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A former child star, now a struggling actress, travels to a remote tropical island for a supposed acting gig. Upon arrival, she discovers the job is a sham, orchestrated by her estranged father. He has brought her there to mend their fractured relationship, but things take a chaotic turn when a charming stranger washes ashore and the island's eccentric inhabitants reveal their own peculiar secrets.

Critical Reception

The Honeymoon received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its humor hit-or-miss. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the lighthearted tropical setting and the performances, while others felt the film lacked depth and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a pleasant, if unremarkable, tropical backdrop.

  • Performances, particularly from Tara Summers, are noted as a bright spot, though often unable to salvage the weak script.

  • The comedic elements are frequently criticized for being forced or juvenile.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is sparse, but generally reflects a sentiment of the film being a 'guilty pleasure' or 'light watch' that doesn't demand much intellectual engagement. Some viewers found it charmingly silly, while others found it to be a forgettable romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Dominican Republic, contributing to its tropical island setting.

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