It’s a lackluster war flick with a screenplay so weak it feels like it’s set in the present day—or perhaps the past—when it clearly ought to be taking place in the future.
That said, I actually hold the director, Simon Hunter, in high regard. About two years ago, I caught his film The Lighthouse on TV, and I genuinely enjoyed it.
Because of that, I still maintain high expectations for this director, and I will certainly be tuning in for his future projects.
Even if this particular one turns out to be a massive flop.
The film is decent enough. From a technical standpoint, the cinematography is top-notch and the atmospheric tension is well-executed. However, I found the pacing to be somewhat unbalanced; the first hour lacks any real momentum regarding the killer's involvement, leaving a void where the suspense should be building. Then, suddenly, everything accelerates at breakneck speed during the final twenty minutes.
The movie has finally hit the rental stores. Honestly, it’s just another mindless commercial cash grab that bears absolutely no resemblance to the original source material.
In my estimation, this stands as the premier remake of an East Asian horror classic, surpassed only by the impact of The Ring.
To be perfectly honest, this was a rather modest production. It lacked the depth it needed to truly resonate, and I can't help but feel the narrative could have benefited from a much more thorough and nuanced development.
Personally, I’m a fan!
It’s undoubtedly superior to both The Grudge and Dark Water.
The Lighthouse (2000), Wild Iris (2001), Habana (2005), The Music Lovers (1970), I Love Your Work (2003), My First Mister (2001), The Opposite of Sex (1998), The Real Blond (1997), Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988), Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001), The Last Days of Disco (1998), Pieces of April (2003), Transamerica (2005), Mad Dog Time (1996), Underworld (1996).
Anthony Smith3 said:It seems like John Travolta is finally finding his footing again. After a string of, shall we say, decent but somewhat underwhelming projects (like "be cool", "Lonely Hearts", "Wild Hogs", and so on), he might be turning a corner.
Exactly. Just leave out Hairspray. That one was actually phenomenal.
Anthony Smith3 said:As per usual, the script is credited to Luc Besson and Ada Hasak, but the real kicker here is that the film is directed by Pierre Morel, the same man responsible for last year's highly acclaimed hit "Taken".
Now, "Taken" was a great movie, even if the trailer left much to be desired. Because of that, I'm willing to give this one a shot.
Following the massive success of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, we now have two follow-up films featuring the wonderful Nia Vardalos.
My Life in Ruins
It is a lighthearted watch that doesn't necessarily aim for cinematic greatness, yet it succeeds through charming character development, several witty moments, and a standout performance by Nia Vardalos.
The movie is headed back to the small screen. This time around, you can catch it on FOX. It’s scheduled to air this Tuesday, September 22nd, at 9:00 PM on FOX.
The film looks somewhat underwhelming at first glance, yet it is currently garnering remarkably positive reviews.
The consensus suggests it is entertaining, possesses a sense of humor, and features well-executed kill scenes.
It is a slasher flick, specifically a remake of the 1983 film The house on Sorority Row, penned and directed by Mark Rosman—who later pivoted significantly toward a different genre with The Perfect Man (2005) starring Hilary Duff.
The movie is scheduled to hit American theaters on November 5th.
All things considered, it appears that aside from Final Destination and Jennifer's Body, I may have discovered another compelling horror title to watch.
It might even pull off a surprise similar to Orphan.
