"ORIGINAL SIN" was well marketed, suggesting a sensual thriller, likely to be pushing boundaries. Unfortunately, the actual film offers nothing new or unpredictable. In fact "ORIGINAL SIN" made this reviewer revisit the previously "awful" Sidney Sheldon film, "BLOODLINE." Would that be as awful as it seemed to be in the '70s? Well, ...yes! But, it was still better than "ORIGINAL SIN!" 

Antonio Banderas plays Luis, a rich Cuban awaiting the pretty American woman he's never met but is set to marry, following numerous letter correspondence. When Julia(Angelina Jolie) finally arrives, Luis notices she's not the woman of the pictures he's received in mail. But, Julia reassures him she sent someone else's pictures to ensure he wasn't choosing to be with her based on beauty alone. She's a confident one, that Julia!!!  Things keep getting more unsettling for any normal person(But not for Luis) as the marriage nears, and soon after. These things involve seemingly bizarre accidents and obvious non-benevolent motivations of the new bride. Somehow, the director believes the audience will still feel empathy for Luis and his blind love. Unfortunately, all of the characters come across as two-dimensional from the beginning, so it's impossible to be invested in their predicament, let alone their outcome.

MGM/FOX has provided the correct 2.35:1 aspect ratio for this AVC MPEG-4 1080p blu-ray.  Unfortunately, the image doesn't look any better than the previously available dvd.  Surprisingly soft throughout, details appear muted in comparison to many "catalogue" titles from MGM/FOX.  There is an abundance of artifacts in varying scenes, and contrast, while occasionally impressive, veers towards mediocrity more than it should. A really disappointing image.

MGM/FOX has provided a generally impressive lossy mix.  It's never thoroughly immersive, but ambient effects are well presented when employed. Although mostly front center channel driven, occasional separation effects open up the film much more than the plot manages to! Dialogue is always intelligible(not necessarily a good thing!) and free from distortion.

The commentary, movie trailer and music video are carried over from the previously available dvd. The director offers little insight into the craft, and seems oblivious of the mess he's responsible for.