I felt none of the acclaimed suspence or eroticism. The male of the English couple seemed gay and there was no sexual tension I noticed between them, and nothing made any sense. Why did she have two children? Who was the father of the kids? Were they just friends, and why were they in Venice, which they seemed not to enjoy at all? And why did they accept an invitation to return to the rich guy's house when they reviled him? And then go back, after Walken punched Everett in the stomach and Richardson had a nightmare because she saw a photo of Rupert in their house? Walken was clearly a hideous person. Their behaviors were inconsistent and senseless, as if they were idiots. Further, the dialogue between Everett and Richardson was utterly dull. I didn't even enjoy the shots of Venice. I did manage to stay awake, so I guess it couldn't have been all bad, but not recommended!!