dgci-net
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I gave this a one because IMDb doesn't offer a zero-option. Less than zero would be closer to the truth.
In what at first at least appears to be a bad rip-off of the SAW movies, which weren't that great to start with, we find four women in the situation of being forced together with no memories and a lot of unpleasantness ahead of them.
From there it goes downhill. ZERO plot for most of the movie, completely forgettable and unlikeable characters, a HORRIFIC soundtrack that had me reducing the volume to barely audible, and nearly complete predictability. No surprises at all at the end.
Thinking of watching this one? Go watch paint dry while pondering your navel. The time spent will be more productive.
In what at first at least appears to be a bad rip-off of the SAW movies, which weren't that great to start with, we find four women in the situation of being forced together with no memories and a lot of unpleasantness ahead of them.
From there it goes downhill. ZERO plot for most of the movie, completely forgettable and unlikeable characters, a HORRIFIC soundtrack that had me reducing the volume to barely audible, and nearly complete predictability. No surprises at all at the end.
Thinking of watching this one? Go watch paint dry while pondering your navel. The time spent will be more productive.
IMDb doesn't offer a low enough rating for this latest bit of drivel from Hollywood.
It might appeal to high school boys, but no person capable of rational thought would find it even moderately appealing. Tropic Thunder is an excellent example of why movies don't do well in the box office today.
Robert Downey's role was ridiculous to the extreme, and considering the cast of "big names", I didn't see anything that remotely resembled "acting".
The FX were ludicrous, the storyline non-existent, and the humor wasn't humorous. I'm so glad I didn't spend any money to see this piece of Hollywood trash.
It might appeal to high school boys, but no person capable of rational thought would find it even moderately appealing. Tropic Thunder is an excellent example of why movies don't do well in the box office today.
Robert Downey's role was ridiculous to the extreme, and considering the cast of "big names", I didn't see anything that remotely resembled "acting".
The FX were ludicrous, the storyline non-existent, and the humor wasn't humorous. I'm so glad I didn't spend any money to see this piece of Hollywood trash.
An advance word of warning, if you manage to make it through this film in one sitting, you're going to come out of it feeling like you need a shower, and it's going to stay with you for days.
I first read the Ketchum book a couple of years ago, and I've re-read it twice since. The movie is one of those rare jewels that is faithful to the book it was based upon. It's every bit as disturbing as the book, and is most definitely not for the squeamish.
The best horror doesn't have to rely on "make you jump" moments, but rather slowly builds so that you're beyond being shocked but rather feel the horror deeply. You have literal chills, you're maybe a little queasy, and you wonder if maybe there really IS a monster under the bed. This is that type of story.
And when the monsters are the family next door...
I first read the Ketchum book a couple of years ago, and I've re-read it twice since. The movie is one of those rare jewels that is faithful to the book it was based upon. It's every bit as disturbing as the book, and is most definitely not for the squeamish.
The best horror doesn't have to rely on "make you jump" moments, but rather slowly builds so that you're beyond being shocked but rather feel the horror deeply. You have literal chills, you're maybe a little queasy, and you wonder if maybe there really IS a monster under the bed. This is that type of story.
And when the monsters are the family next door...