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Waste of time

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Let me first start by saying that the story line of this movie is going to appeal mostly to hopeless romantics. It starts out with a man in love who gets hurt and starts a journey only to have to choose between finding himself and what may be the love of his life. I absolutely love the cinematography and is the main reason I watched the movie. The story line was predictable and many have found flaws but, this is entertainment not reality. I thought this was a very well done movie even if predictable. Some may see the ending coming but for others the ending will be a complete surprise and make the movie that much better. I tend to submerse myself in the characters in the movie (unless the movie/acting is just that bad) and thus found the ending a surprise and absolutely hilarious/awesome, making the movie that much better.I cannot recommend this movie enough. However, I would caution that you should not expect an Oscar worthy story line or acting. It will appeal largely to the romantics and the dreamers.

I love travel, I love travel books and movies - this movie left me totally empty with disappointment at the end, which is significant, given that I was emotionally primed for acceptance. It simply fails on so many levels.I think it deserves 3 stars for cinematography, but that's about it - one would think that the project crew should have been encouraged to rise to the level of the cinematography, but no. The screen writing has little continuity or meaningful base, and the directing displays no maturity - One envisions a long series of one-take scenes! The viewer is expected to believe that a gang of inexperienced trekkers is going to be able to slice through some of the world's most impenetrable terrain without incident - and cut a road in the process! Please. And someone should have given the gang a quick lesson in how one 'holds' a machete, much less how to use it properly - additionally, if this film is actually shot on location, why didn't they make the jungle environment of The Darien look difficult? Most of the shots of jungle terrain look more like a Florida backyard than impenetrable jungle - stuff like this takes the pleasure of viewing away quickly.I note that a large number of reviewers here on IMDb saw this movie at one of the minor movie festivals in the U.S., and that their reviews are generally very favorable. I can only assume that these festivals -for the most part- show only minor independent films, among which films such as this compare very well - and surely the hype surrounding such a festival's best offerings must be significant! How else would you explain such generous praise for such a weak piece? This one deserves to be better - it's a shame it isn't.

THE ART OF TRAVEL is a fresh and breezy Independent film which grabs our attention with a show-stopping opening gambit. A young groom reveals his bride's infidelity as they exchange their wedding vows, presents photographic evidence to the assembled guests, and then takes off on the honeymoon-alone! Arriving at LAX, he takes the next flight out, and winds up in Managua, Nicaragua. Within one long and confusing day, he has partied with some 'hotties', been robbed of his cash, and is forced to place an urgent telephone call to Mom and Dad. In a more ordinary film, the call home would elicit the usual responses: "Here's the money for the next flight out", or "Don't bother us again". However, in this film his Dad counsels him to hang on, have another beer, and see what develops. And, what follows is the chronicle of his laid-back, yet enlightening gambol through the jungles and villages of Central and South America. This is not a great film, but it certainly captures the the quest for risk and adventure in a life where the ultimate belief in middle class values has yet to kick in.

I saw this film at the Sacramento International Film Festival and was completely impressed. The film tells the comedic story of a young man on the journey of self discovery and love. The story and tone are familiar territory, but this truly original film proves it is much more than its genre. Throughout the story, we discover with the characters the true passion for travel. Set in exotic South American locations, the beautiful cinematography transports you to these places and you really do feel you're tagging along for the ride. I recommend this film for anyone who loves the adventure of travel, or might be curious why people spend their lives serving the "wander lust" passion.