timaenot Since some highly rated reviews here state that "Vinyan" is not a horror film, I would like to emphasize that it certainly is. "Vinyan" is in fact not a slasher/splatter movie, but splatter is only a sub-genre of horror. It has all elements of classical horror in the wake of Hitchcock's "Psycho"or Kubrick's "Shining", as there are, mainly, an unsettling plot and a story set around fear which is also evoked in viewers by cinematic means, including suspense. This being said, I encourage all fans of classical horror to watch this: you will not be disappointed, this IS a horror film, and a very good one. There are also reviewers stating that the story is basically realistic and 'could happen in real life'. It will remain an open question if this actually could happen (I personally do not consider it probable), but the fact is that the director does not let it look like a realistic story. "Vinyan" portrays dreams, thoughts and fantasies of the characters, so that it is often impossible to tell them from 'real' events. It can be interpreted as a ghost story or as a psychological story of grief and madness without any supernatural components; both readings are justified by the clever screenplay and directing. The story line is consistent and plausible; the atmosphere is very dense and getting more and more eerie throughout the film; the whole story has a touching emotional depth; and the cinematography is of an exquisite beauty which compares to the most beautiful films I have ever seen in my life. The visuals are really unforgettable in their atmospheric grace. Watch this! It is a piece of very fine cinematic art - art-house, yes, but of a successible kind.

Robert Thorpe This film has some of the most beautiful images I have seen in a film in a while. It is a shame that the film lacks substance. Thank goodness for the box that says a couple searches for their son that was lost in a Tsunami because that is never mentioned in the film. All we learn way late in the film is that the child drowned. The film takes us to an eventual old temple where tons of kids with white painted faces are running around like Lord of the Flies. The film gives no answers to the questions it poses. It is not a horror film, more of a drama. We never learn anything about the characters other than Ms Beart never smiles in the film and in fact her facial expression never changes. Rufus is left acting against a bunch of amateurs it seems. Trying to be the logical one in the film but since everything illogical happens he is lost as is this film. There are things to like though, most of it with Imagery. Sound was another good point as well over all creepiness of the kids (albeit without explanation). So, for photographers and cinematographers you will enjoy some wonderful work. For directors, shot selection and placement was very nice. For writers, um, yeah, it lacks everything. The ups and downs, the almost got what we wanted only to be let down. Basically, everything in the SAVE THE CAT BOOK and How to Write a Screenplay. The film starts in a depressing mood and only goes deeper into depression with no hope of satisfaction.

divinours I had low expectations for this movie but was very pleasantly surprised. The slow pace of the storyline allows a gradual build-up of the atmosphere, which kept me interested to the end. This is helped by great set of locations (derelict villages and temples, rotting jungles...) that are masterfully depicted - both vividly and with a dreamlike quality that increases as the movie progresses. The actors are good (Petch Osathanugrah is particularly creepy) but do not overplay their roles, contributing to the dreamlike sensation. As the end draws near, the boundaries of reality, imagination and symbolism dissolve...Most of the negative reviews here seem to come from people expecting a horror/gore movie or comparing Vinyan to Lynch's work. While there are graphic aspects to the movie, very creepy characters and an ending open to interpretation, these comparisons are inadequate. Forget about them and watch Vinyan with an open mind - you might not like it (it is one of its kind and not for everyone) but you won't regret having watched it.

helaumur This film makes no sense, I thought Rufus Sewell is fit it;ll be a good film, but no. All it does is rain, they run out of cash they end up in the middle of no where, looking for a kid who might not exist, why didn't they just go to the law? There is a lack of script and character study, nothing is explained like why is Sewell killed by weird kids and why does Emannuelle Beart sit in the jungle being felt up by the kids, do the find the kid, how are they getting home?Worst film ever, makes no sense at all, someone please tell me if i have missed anything.Awful.