SFIFF 55: The Loneliest Planet

I wanted to like this US/German production because, 1. it was so beautifully shot, with gorgeous landscapes, 2. it was a chamber drama with only three characters, which usually makes for dramatic intensity, and, 3. it had Gael Garcia Bernal in it.  But the film was ruined for me by the horrible character of Nica, whose irritating and banal personality pushed its way into every scene, as well as the general insufficiency of the script, which was so lackluster I nearly fell asleep.  The concept was good, and it could have been a great film, but it wasn't.