earthlynn
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I was really impressed with this Singapore production. Admittingly, the pacing could have been better at points, but I enjoyed it's intimate look at what people do behind closed doors. I was particularly drawn to the Japanese housewife storyline - the acting was great. I personally enjoyed the raw sex scenes, so often movies edit that out, but there is alot of emotion that is cut out as a result. So bravo for going for it!
This is a mixed review for while I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and was sitting on the edge of my seat half the time, I could not help but notice plot and flow discrepancies. There were certain situations that arose that were simply too convenient to be true, or too implausible to happen. I also felt that some of the characters could be better fleshed out.
In the end, as I am a fan of sci-fi and doomsday movies, I give this movie an 8 rating. I also loved the cinematography. I do encourage everyone to watch it, but do not expect some intellectual film - as it first appears.
In the end, as I am a fan of sci-fi and doomsday movies, I give this movie an 8 rating. I also loved the cinematography. I do encourage everyone to watch it, but do not expect some intellectual film - as it first appears.
I say it is not for everyone because:
Firstly, you need to have the ability to suspend your imagination, don't start to judge otherwise you might find things silly or nonsensical. Let yourself go with the flow of the film.
Secondly, you need to be able to appreciate the video game genre, or have some knowledge of it. I didn't know Silent Hill as a game and am not a video game player, but I have played a couple of games like hotel626.com that have the same kind of set-up, mood and style.
Thirdly and finally, you need to be able to stomach horror and gore. In my opinion, it's not as bad as traditionally horror movies, in that there aren't many 'cheap scares', but still there is plenty of darkness and blood, so you can't be the kind of person that gets freaked out by that stuff.
If you passed, then I feel you will really enjoy this film, like I did. The plot moves quickly, is interesting. The effects and screen shots are scene stealers. And the ending in my opinion is satisfying with a slight twist that makes the movie real.
Finally, it has a really good moral message. Hm..maybe I should up my rating to a 9.
Firstly, you need to have the ability to suspend your imagination, don't start to judge otherwise you might find things silly or nonsensical. Let yourself go with the flow of the film.
Secondly, you need to be able to appreciate the video game genre, or have some knowledge of it. I didn't know Silent Hill as a game and am not a video game player, but I have played a couple of games like hotel626.com that have the same kind of set-up, mood and style.
Thirdly and finally, you need to be able to stomach horror and gore. In my opinion, it's not as bad as traditionally horror movies, in that there aren't many 'cheap scares', but still there is plenty of darkness and blood, so you can't be the kind of person that gets freaked out by that stuff.
If you passed, then I feel you will really enjoy this film, like I did. The plot moves quickly, is interesting. The effects and screen shots are scene stealers. And the ending in my opinion is satisfying with a slight twist that makes the movie real.
Finally, it has a really good moral message. Hm..maybe I should up my rating to a 9.