Stranded is a story about 5 scantily clad women who end up on an island. There are few surprises in the plot. The scenery is nice and the camera work lacks noticeable flaws to distract from the storyline. The acting and directing are average at best. I am blessed that I had reading material to entertain me while using this movie for background noise.The most redeeming aspect of this film is the skilled use of the "chicken cutlets". My time would have been better spent reorganizing my silverware drawer. It is no wonder that no member of this cast hasn't had steady work in the acting profession. Comedy would be a more appropriate genre to be assigned this film.
11 Reviews
Not that bad
daddykingpig24 February 2008
I gave it a five because it was not all that bad. It had beauties galore for the men and eye candy for the women. . Beautiful beaches and lush tropics for all of us. I read where one reader said they watched for Erica Durance in a bikini. She was but not for long. Kept putting that damn shirt top back on. The plot was fair,acting well done. Not a bad way to waste a couple hours on a rainy Sunday afternoon. That's what it's doing here. thirty-nine degrees and raining. Still the movie moves along well, and finally we find out what has been a secret all along. Oh, well watch it to find out. I enjoyed it and will watch again.
At least the island was worth looking at
harmonyceleste16 August 2007
I am still shell shocked, after watching this shameful waste of a beautiful island. I watched it from beginning to end as I seriously thought it was a joke, and was waiting for the big 'reveal', but it never came.
Looking through the credits and at all of those involved, amazes me how they all got paid for this embarrassment.
The acting (and I use that word with hesitation), was non-existent.
I can't even try to be witty, as my head is still spinning in disbelief.
I wonder what has happened to the cast ? Can't say that I have seen any of them on the big screen. My advice to all of them is to leave this movie off their CV's. It will do nothing for their careers.
Looking through the credits and at all of those involved, amazes me how they all got paid for this embarrassment.
The acting (and I use that word with hesitation), was non-existent.
I can't even try to be witty, as my head is still spinning in disbelief.
I wonder what has happened to the cast ? Can't say that I have seen any of them on the big screen. My advice to all of them is to leave this movie off their CV's. It will do nothing for their careers.
Terrible
geoffox-766-41846711 January 2011
This is probably the most awful movie I ever was forced to sit through. I kept waiting for something to happen that was real. But not one moment came and went. Not one. Maybe a few from Carlos Ponce, the detective, but he had almost a cameo role. As for the six bimbos stranded as they say on the island, not one could act their way out of a sand pit. Running around in skimpy bikinis (that ought to sell tickets) and constantly screaming so much you wished they would be wiped out. Just to stop that insane screeching. Making their faces tormented (acting?) and running around going nowhere. I had to mute the sound on the TV set just to cut their shrill voices. Especially the big blond with the big boobs. She drove me crazy. Erica Durance, Brienne De Beau, Michelle Jones, Jessica Lauren, Vane Mellon, Ashley Totin were the babes. Not one can act. Good looking Jack Hartnett (director and writer) played the guy on the rescue mission. Unfortunately, he doesn't last too long.
Where do they get these bimbos for movies? Certainly not from auditions. Or the director was smitten by boobs and bikinis. Because he didn't get one performance from any of them. And, come on, after a while you get tired of looking at bouncing boobs. I can rent a porno for that and get better results with more satisfaction.
Where do they get these bimbos for movies? Certainly not from auditions. Or the director was smitten by boobs and bikinis. Because he didn't get one performance from any of them. And, come on, after a while you get tired of looking at bouncing boobs. I can rent a porno for that and get better results with more satisfaction.
Should have been listed as a comedy
lisafwg0121 February 2015
The plot could have been interesting--even suspenseful--if the script had been better and it had been executed by a cast that could actually act.
As is, the movie is so cheesy and the acting so atrocious that you cannot help but watch just to laugh at the sheer absurdity of it. Of course, there is also "eye-candy" to distract people from how utterly and horribly insipid the movie is as a whole.
I actually find it shocking that any of the cast managed to make acting their career. Hopefully, they took some acting lessons along the way.
I will say that the location/setting was quite lovely. In the hands of a more capable screenwriter and far better actors, the premise of this movie would make a good film worthy of the term "suspense."
As is, the movie is so cheesy and the acting so atrocious that you cannot help but watch just to laugh at the sheer absurdity of it. Of course, there is also "eye-candy" to distract people from how utterly and horribly insipid the movie is as a whole.
I actually find it shocking that any of the cast managed to make acting their career. Hopefully, they took some acting lessons along the way.
I will say that the location/setting was quite lovely. In the hands of a more capable screenwriter and far better actors, the premise of this movie would make a good film worthy of the term "suspense."
Excrement
utgard148 August 2015
Insufferably bad made-for-TV thriller that tries to be a slasher movie without gore, nudity, atmosphere, or anything resembling quality production values. The script is full of exposition and clichés. The acting is pedestrian. The only person in the cast I recognize is the star, Erica Durance. Everyone else could've just stepped off the Greyhound bus the first day of filming for all I know. Anyway the plot has Erica getting married so she has a bachelorette party with her bridesmaids on a secluded Caribbean island. Because that's a thing someone would do. When the boat they chartered doesn't return to pick them up they realize they are stranded (cue dramatic music). Soon the girls start to disappear one by one. The question isn't who, how, or why but do you really care? I know I didn't. I like Erica Durance from Smallville and it was nice to see her in something else since she hasn't done much besides that. She's very attractive (especially in her bikini) and tries her able best to breathe life into the dead script. Seriously, watch how she tries to bring some energy to things while the other actresses just recite their lines in the most monotonous way possible. And they drone on and on and on because they have so many lines of pointless dialogue that add nothing to the movie. So I give Erica points for that but, to be fair, she's a limited actress and that really shows in the final act when things get intense (or this movie's impersonation of intense). What we're left with is a complete dud that only die-hard fans of Erica will be willing to suffer through. Talky, boring, predictable, and bland.
Bad acting, fair mystery
krorie6 June 2006
Though flawed in several ways, especially in the acting department, this made-for-TV flick does deliver mystery and chills. The film begins as if it were a night-time extension of the "The View," where Barbara Walters and a coterie of similar minds sit around exchanging so-called women ideas in meaningless chitchat. The viewer is anxious for the slashing to begin to eliminate these boring, inane persons, the motive for the killings being bad acting. Then director Kern Konwiser gets the show moving to become entertaining, worthwhile escapist fare.
The plot provides plenty of mystery and intrigue. It seems five attractive young women, really six but one stays behind for business reasons, are on vacation in the Caribbean. One is about to become a bride so her pals wish to treat her to an exciting getaway. As much as the women love men it is somewhat of a puzzle why they want to get away from it all and spend one day on a deserted island. But indeed they do. A rather scroungy, rude "captain" of a rather tattered boat who speaks only Spanish takes them to the isolated island with orders to return for them at the end of the day. Guess what? No show. The five damsels in distress must now fend for themselves until someone comes to their rescue. But who? No one knows where they have gone except the questionable "captain" who has now disappeared. Gradually, they discover they are not alone. Then one by one the women begin to disappear, reminding one of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," beginning with five instead of ten. Fortunately, for those left wandering on the island, the sixth pal gets free from her business endeavor, flies to join them, then attempts to seek them out when she finds them missing.
Just when the viewer thinks he/she has figured out the mystery, a new element of suspense is introduced. There are clues given from the beginning so it is possible to unravel the mystery as the show progresses but it requires the viewer to pay close attention to details. Not of Agatha Christie stature; still not bad for a TV movie.
Where the film ultimately falters is in the acting department which is amateurish at best. The top performance is by Carlos Ponce who in reality has only a bit part as Chief Inspector Raddimus; yet he heads the cast, which says a lot about the others, most of whom are newcomers to the medium.
The plot provides plenty of mystery and intrigue. It seems five attractive young women, really six but one stays behind for business reasons, are on vacation in the Caribbean. One is about to become a bride so her pals wish to treat her to an exciting getaway. As much as the women love men it is somewhat of a puzzle why they want to get away from it all and spend one day on a deserted island. But indeed they do. A rather scroungy, rude "captain" of a rather tattered boat who speaks only Spanish takes them to the isolated island with orders to return for them at the end of the day. Guess what? No show. The five damsels in distress must now fend for themselves until someone comes to their rescue. But who? No one knows where they have gone except the questionable "captain" who has now disappeared. Gradually, they discover they are not alone. Then one by one the women begin to disappear, reminding one of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," beginning with five instead of ten. Fortunately, for those left wandering on the island, the sixth pal gets free from her business endeavor, flies to join them, then attempts to seek them out when she finds them missing.
Just when the viewer thinks he/she has figured out the mystery, a new element of suspense is introduced. There are clues given from the beginning so it is possible to unravel the mystery as the show progresses but it requires the viewer to pay close attention to details. Not of Agatha Christie stature; still not bad for a TV movie.
Where the film ultimately falters is in the acting department which is amateurish at best. The top performance is by Carlos Ponce who in reality has only a bit part as Chief Inspector Raddimus; yet he heads the cast, which says a lot about the others, most of whom are newcomers to the medium.
Stranded
imafan4117 June 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Wow! If anyone is a fan of Erica Durance from any guest star appearances or from Smallville, you will definitely like this movie. I think she acted great and was amazing. You will love the end of the movie because she played some great lines and action scenes and it really seemed like a good role for her to fill. I would definitely have to give this movie a thumbs up!! I really enjoyed it, kept me entertained!!!!! Go Erica!
There were other actors that played in the movie as well, and did a very good job. I think I recognized one of them, the cop, from 7th Heaven. He did very well.
The acting was all done well and the story line was great. I have to say my favorite part was the ending. I love the twist that is made at the end. Take my word for it, watch the movie... it's pretty damn good!
There were other actors that played in the movie as well, and did a very good job. I think I recognized one of them, the cop, from 7th Heaven. He did very well.
The acting was all done well and the story line was great. I have to say my favorite part was the ending. I love the twist that is made at the end. Take my word for it, watch the movie... it's pretty damn good!
Good cheesecake fun
kaplahh9 September 2007
You don't watch this movie expecting Oscar performances. The actresses were all beautiful women, the tropical island lush with vegetation and ringed by bright beaches. There was actually a plot - very brief, but sufficient for the nature of the film. I wanted light entertainment featuring the magnificent Erica Durance in a bathing suit. There was much more than that. The story kept moving - there were several real surprises - the action and plot twists were not overdone. I felt that the film was 'even'; the actors suited to their characters, the tension right for the setting. All in all it was a very pleasant movie to watch, and much better than I was expecting. I shall buy the DVD when it's released.
Liked and not just for the obvious reason!
mjarvis017 March 2008
Have you ever turned on the TV and found that there was a film on and even though you've missed the first twenty minutes you decide to keep watching? Well that's how I came across stranded. I have to admit that the young ladies were extremely good on the eye and the story line was familiar but what kept me watching was surprise surprise the acting. This film was not about good looking women running around an exotic landscape they could act!! I recognised the baddie from the film Hitch (Boy I need to get out more!!) but I did not recognise the leading lady as being on Smallville (Boy I need to stay in more!!). All in all I liked stranded and if I come across it in the TV listings or on DVD I will certainly give it a second viewing.
Cheesy fun
lorenellroy18 April 2008
The movie opens with a scene depicting a man landing on an uninhabited island ,paying the boatman who dropped him off there and proceeding to a small ,delapited shack where he pins up the photographs of 5 beautiful young women.
Later we see those self same women arrive at a luxury hotel on a nearby island and are then taken to the island shown in the opening scene .They have been assured the boatman-its the same one -will return for them soon .He does not and the group are stranded on the island with the unseen stranger ,a man who clearly has fell designs on the group.They begin to unravel ,as the veneer of sophistication is stripped away and soon there are deaths .The one hope is a friend who arrives from New York and who may be able to track them down .
The plot is predictable and while decorative the leads are unlikely to win any acting awards .The good location photography is a decided asset in what is a moderate time passer but nothing more .The predictable script and obvious twist ending are liabilities but providing you do not expect too much this just about passes muster
Later we see those self same women arrive at a luxury hotel on a nearby island and are then taken to the island shown in the opening scene .They have been assured the boatman-its the same one -will return for them soon .He does not and the group are stranded on the island with the unseen stranger ,a man who clearly has fell designs on the group.They begin to unravel ,as the veneer of sophistication is stripped away and soon there are deaths .The one hope is a friend who arrives from New York and who may be able to track them down .
The plot is predictable and while decorative the leads are unlikely to win any acting awards .The good location photography is a decided asset in what is a moderate time passer but nothing more .The predictable script and obvious twist ending are liabilities but providing you do not expect too much this just about passes muster
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