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Dot the I

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
9.1K
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Gael García Bernal and Natalia Verbeke in Dot the I (2003)
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Young lovers in London are wrapped up in a love triangle that may not be exactly what it seems.Young lovers in London are wrapped up in a love triangle that may not be exactly what it seems.Young lovers in London are wrapped up in a love triangle that may not be exactly what it seems.

  • Director
    • Matthew Parkhill
  • Writer
    • Matthew Parkhill
  • Stars
    • Gael García Bernal
    • Natalia Verbeke
    • James D'Arcy
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    9.1K
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    • Director
      • Matthew Parkhill
    • Writer
      • Matthew Parkhill
    • Stars
      • Gael García Bernal
      • Natalia Verbeke
      • James D'Arcy
    • 60User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Gael García Bernal
    Gael García Bernal
    • Kit Winter
    Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke
    • Carmen Collazo
    James D'Arcy
    James D'Arcy
    • Barnaby F. Caspian
    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Tom
    Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox
    • Theo
    Yves Aubert
    • Maitre D'
    Myfanwy Waring
    • Carmen's Friend
    Michael Webber
    • Landlord
    Jonathan Kydd
    Jonathan Kydd
    • Burger Bar Manager
    Michael Elwyn
    Michael Elwyn
    • Hotel Manager
    Len Collin
    • Hotel Security
    John Pearson
    • Kit's Father
    Tito Heredia
    • Flamenco Guitarist
    Olayo Gimenez
    • Flamenco Singer
    Richard Clifford
    Richard Clifford
    • Registrar
    Mark Spalding
    Mark Spalding
    • Policeman
    Paul Shelley
    Paul Shelley
    • Presenter
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
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    • Director
      • Matthew Parkhill
    • Writer
      • Matthew Parkhill
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    7ma-cortes

    Intriguing as well as captivating British/Spanish co-production plenty with good actors , twists and turns

    Carmen (Natalia Verbeke) , a gorgeous Spanish girl with a dark past , is about to be married to Barnaby Caspian (James D'Arcy), a good-looking but slightly boring Englishman . While out with other women on her 'hen night' she meets a Brazilian young called Kit (Gael Garcia Bernal) holding his handy camera along with his two friends (Tom Hardy , Charlie Cox) and then following a French tradition she warmly kisses him ; later on , Carmen falls in love for him . As young lovers in London are wrapped up in a love triangle that may not be exactly what it seems . As her wedding date approaches, she finds herself struggling to put this newcomer out of her mind, full of secrets as well as mysteries , but his effect on her keeps growing stronger and danger is in the details.

    Drama/Romance/intrigue movie ; the picture begins as a triangular drama and finishes as a thrilling story about a strange trio and their twisted relationship among them , filled with lasting images , delightful interpretations , style , slow moving and plot twists . It is an exciting film displaying suspense , intrigue , plot points , a touching love story , nudism and interesting drama well written by the same filmmaker Matthew Parkhill . In ¨Dot the I¨ , we see a surprisingly thoughtful approach to an otherwise tiring premise, one we're confident audiences will be well gripped into a peculiar romance and a twisted intrigue . Likable acting by Natalia Verbeke as a beautiful woman with a tendency to lose her temper at the drop of a hat , James D'Arcy as a caring, wealthy young and Gael Garcia Bernal as a stranger who suddenly sparks a passion that has been sleeping within her and they have a deep crush on each other . Nice support cast such as two formerly unknown actors : Tom Hardy and Charlie Cox .

    Colorful and evocative cinematography by Alfonso Beato , being completely shot in London . Atmospherical musical score by Javier Navarrete , including a spectacular 'Andalucia dance' carried out by Natalia Verbeke at a Flamenco Tablao . This passionate motion picture was well directed by Matthew Parkhill who even appears a cameo as doctor giving bad news in the hospital and the name of the hospital at the ending is "Parkhill Hospital". Matthew Parkhill is a writer and producer, known for (2003), Rogue (2013) and Romeo Thinks Again (1998) and especially this ¨El Punto Sobre la I¨ or ¨Dot the I¨ . Rating : Better than average , worthwhile watching .
    jklenk

    Cross your t's...

    The cast is sexy, the writing is brilliant, and the plot twists are unbelievable!

    This is the "Must See" movie of the year! "MOMENTO" fans, who are chomping at the bit for another clever movie, will love the twists and turns of "DOT THE I".

    To share the plot would be an injustice. SEE THIS MOVIE! You will laugh, you will cry, you will be dumbfounded, but never disappointed!
    9claudio_carvalho

    Surprisingly Great Unknown Movie

    In London, in a French restaurant, the Spanish Carmen Colazzo (Natalia Verbeke) is celebrating with her girlfriends her next wedding with the wealthy British Barnaby R. Caspian (James D'Arcy). On her table, sit the Brazilian Kit Winter (Gael García Bernal) with his handy camera and two friends, and following a French tradition, Carmen warmly kisses Kit, and they have a crush on each other. This is the beginning of a delightful movie, full of secrets, mysteries and plot points.

    Yesterday I saw "Dot the I" with the recommendation of a friend of mine. I was expecting to see a usual triangle of love romance, but I found a surprisingly great-unknown movie, full of twists. Inclusive there is a silly last scene in the middle of the credits. Although Gael García Bernal has no biotype of Brazilian, he shows a fantastic chemistry with the delicious and sexy Natalia Verbeke. James D'Arcy is amazing in the role of the cynical Barnaby. The intriguing, passionate and provocative story was the wonderful surprise of my weekend. My vote is nine.

    Title (Brazil): "Jogo de Sedução" ("Seduction Game")
    ksutton78

    Absolutely superb plot

    This movie has lots of twists and turns and some have said an improbable storyline. Yet who wants to watch a move which is predictable? Another comment is 'couldn't it have been left as a good romance?' NO, there are lots of romance films around such as 'The Notebook'. This movie is basically a good thriller with a mega finale.

    It has suspense, a good plot, great acting, believable characters and is different from the bog standard thriller.

    I was glued to this movie from beginning to end. A definite must see for all who love a great story.

    Enjoy
    8GraysonFilmGuy

    Captivating

    The direction and writing of this film are superb. Matthew Parkhill has a wonderful and original talent of storytelling and the acting justifies every step the film takes. The dialog is interesting yet realistic and the characters are believable and extremely interesting. Natalia Verbeke has an acting style that is both likable and mysterious. I feel like the acting of the piece can potentially make or break the complicated story and I found that all three lead characters had a strong and specific enough performance that made the the plot fly.

    I've been waiting for a film like this for a long time.

    Truly excellent.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Charlie Cox ("Theo").
    • Quotes

      Kit Winter: Theo, for Christ's sake, life is not a movie.

      Theo: Yeah it is. Come on, whatever you say, whatever you do, movies always got there first. Even that line you just said comes from a movie, um - Kevin Spacey in the end of, uh, Swimming With Sharks.

    • Connections
      Features The Seventh Seal (1957)
    • Soundtracks
      The Movement
      Written by Christian Basso and Kal Cahoone

      Performed by Christian Basso featuring Kal Cahoone

      Published by Warner Chappell 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 2003 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Brazil)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El punto sobre la i
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Alquimia Cinema
      • Arcane Pictures
      • Summit Entertainment
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $307,486
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,581
      • Mar 13, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $307,486
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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