The Canyons
Plot
When Christian, an LA trust-fund kid with casual ties to Hollywood, learns of a secret affair between Tara and the lead of his film project, Ryan, he spirals out of control, and his cruel mind games escalate into an act of bloody violence.
Release Year: 2013
Rating: 4.0/10 (513 voted)
Director: Paul Schrader
Storyline
When Christian, an LA trust-fund kid with casual ties to Hollywood, learns of a secret affair between Tara and the lead of his film project, Ryan, he spirals out of control, and his cruel mind games escalate into an act of bloody violence.
Taglines:
It's not the hills.
Release Date:
Filming Locations: Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
Box Office Details
Budget: $250,000
(estimated)
Did You Know?Trivia:
Was submitted to the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and SXSW Film Festival but was rejected by both. See more »
User ReviewAuthor:
Rating: 2/10
I've been waiting to see this film for some time, and was finally just
able to see it on VOD. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment,
especially considering Paul Schrader directed it. The combination of he
and Bret Easton Ellis is not a good one. The film is yet another saga
of bored Hollywood individuals looking for meaning in life - pretty
much the common theme of BEE's novels - and indulging in sex, mind
games and jealousy while attempting to hold on to their flailing,
angst-filled existences. Mr. Schrader drives the point home further by
occasionally interspersing shots of dilapidated, closed movie theaters
to show us how the "old Hollywood" has decayed. "The Canyons" attempts
very hard to shock, but unfortunately, we've seen it all before, as
Hollywood has been making these caricatures of itself since the 70's
and 80's. Lindsay Lohan is surprisingly effective in her role most of
the time, and carries a lot of the film. James Deen, who I was not
familiar with as I'm not that into porn, also does a believable job
(and illustrates WHY he's had a career in porn during his full frontal
shot). There's also a refreshing twist during a four-way sex scene. But
I was left wondering at the end of the film - and it ends very
awkwardly - what was the point, and how could anyone invest much
empathy in these characters? I understand "The Canyons" opens today in
Los Angeles and New York, as well as being simultaneously offered on
television and Itunes via pay-per-view. I would be very surprised if
this gets any further than those two major cities; it's just not
engrossing or original enough to draw in much of an audience.

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