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Original Sin (2001) is a captivating romantic thriller that tells the story of a man who falls for a mail order bride, only to discover that she is not who she claimed to be. The film centers around Luis Vargas (Antonio Banderas), a wealthy Cuban plantation owner who decides to find a bride through a mail order service. When Julia Russell (Angelina Jolie) arrives in Cuba, Luis is taken aback by her astonishing beauty, but Julia confesses that she had sent him false photos to ensure his love for her true self.
However, Julia is not the innocent woman Luis believed her to be. She is a con artist and prostitute who conspires with her partner, Walter (Thomas Jane), to manipulate and steal money from wealthy men. As Julia and Luis embark on their marriage, Julia finds herself unexpectedly falling in love with Luis. Meanwhile, her sadistic ex-lover, Billy (Thomas Jane), resurfaces, exerting control and threatening to reveal Julia's past to Luis.
The movie explores themes of love, obsession, and deception, taking viewers on a thrilling journey as Julia is torn between her newfound love for Luis and her dark past. Original Sin features intense and explicit scenes, including sadistic acts of lovemaking, as Thomas Jane's character cuts Angelina Jolie's back with a knife.
Prepare to be captivated by the unexpected twists and turns of Original Sin as the characters navigate a web of lies, passion, and revenge.