Cameron Diaz and Javier Bardem star in Ridley Scott’s most hilariously erotic scene
‘The Counselor’ is a largely forgotten thriller by the director of ‘Alien’, featuring Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, and Brad Pitt.
While ’The Counselor’ is considered one of Ridley Scott’s weakest films, it boasts an impressive cast, including Cameron Diaz, Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Brad Pitt, alongside supporting actors like Edgar Ramírez, Bruno Ganz, Natalie Dormer, John Leguizamo, and Rubén Blades. Based on a screenplay by Cormac McCarthy, the film tells the story of a respected lawyer (Michael Fassbender) who enters the drug trade to marry his girlfriend, played by Penélope Cruz.
The most bizarre flashback in Ridley Scott’s filmography
Among the eccentricities of the film, one of the most memorable—and bizarre—scenes is a flashback involving drug lord Reiner (Javier Bardem) and his girlfriend Malkina (Cameron Diaz).
Even 12 years after its release, this flashback remains as strange as it is unsettling. In the scene, Malkina drives her car to a secluded spot, removes her underwear, climbs onto the windshield, and rubs against it while Reiner watches in astonishment. Reiner recounts this encounter to ’The Counselor’ (Fassbender) in vivid detail.
This peculiar moment serves as a striking interlude in an otherwise lackluster plot. Ridley Scott, known for his visually impactful direction, manages to create unforgettable scenes even in the most unexpected contexts.
Cameron Diaz’s scene couldn’t save ’The Counselor’
Despite the high-voltage flashback between Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz, ’The Counselor’ failed to escape indifference. Critics described it as a verbose and clumsy thriller lacking suspense and emotion.
On Rotten Tomatoes, only 34% of reviews were positive. The film achieved moderate financial success, grossing $71 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.
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