Dot the I (2003)

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

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gael García Bernal	...	Kit Winter
Natalia Verbeke	...	Carmen Collazo
James D'Arcy	...	Barnaby F. Caspian
Tom Hardy	...	Tom
Charlie Cox	...	Theo
Yves Aubert	...	Maitre D'
Myfanwy Waring	...	Carmen's Friend
Michael Webber	...	Landlord
Jonathan Kydd	...	Burger Bar Manager
Michael Elwyn	...	Hotel Manager
Len Collin	...	Hotel Security
John Pearson	...	Kit's Father
Tito Heredia	...	Flamenco Guitarist
Olayo Gimenez	...	Flamenco Singer
Richard Clifford	...	Registrar

Storyline

Carmen, a beautiful Spanish woman with a tendency to lose her temper at the drop of a hat, is about to be married to Barnaby, a caring, wealthy, but slightly boring Englishman. While out with friends on her 'hen night' she encounters a stranger who suddenly sparks a passion that has been sleeping within her. As her wedding date approaches, she finds herself struggling to put this newcomer out of her mind, but his effect on her keeps growing stronger. What is it that he sees in her, and why does she feel like she's being pushed inevitably into his arms?

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Plot Keywords:

love triangle | wedding | fake beard | cheating fiancé | hotel | 

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Taglines:

Danger is in the details.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality/nudity, language and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [br]

Country:

UK Spain USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 2003 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Argumento Mortal

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,581 (USA) (11 March 2005)

Gross:

$306,224 (USA) (19 August 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alquimia Cinema, Arcane Pictures, Summit Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Matthew Parkhill:  doctor giving bad news in the hospital.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Barnaby F. Caspian: Carmen, I don't want you to go back.
Carmen Collazo: I'm not going back.
Barnaby F. Caspian: Good.
Carmen Collazo: I'm never going back.
Barnaby F. Caspian: Marry me, Carmen.
Carmen Collazo: What?
Barnaby F. Caspian: [offers a ring of onion from the cutting board]
Carmen Collazo: [giggles] What? No...
Barnaby F. Caspian: [slides the vegetable onto her figure] Marry me.
[...]

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Connections

Features The Seventh Seal (1957)

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Soundtracks

¨The Movement¨
Written by 'Christian Basso' and 'Kal Cahoone'
Performed by 'Christian Basso' featuring 'Kal Cahoone'
Published by Warner Chappell 2001

User Reviews

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")