License to Wed follows newly engaged Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and his fiancée, Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore), in their quest to live happily ever after. The problem is that Sadie's family church, St. Augustine's, is run by Reverend Frank (Robin Williams), who won't bless Ben and Sadie's union until they pass his patented, "foolproof" marriage-prep course. Consisting of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy, Reverend Frank's rigorous curriculum puts Ben and Sadie's relationship to the test. Forget happily ever after—do they even have what it takes to make it to the altar?
This was a cutesy date movie with some pretty good laughs. It's also totally predictable and one of those if you see the commercial - you see the movie type films. Robin Williams is his usual funny one liner type self, but the guy that really makes this movie for me is John Krasinski. Krasinski is best know for his role of Jim on The Office. People, if you are not watching this show on a weekly basis - you truly are missing out on the funniest thing on television. Back to the movie . . . . . he brings the same facial humor from The Office to this film and it really cracks me up. Half of the big laughs were based on the look on his face as he reacts to things. The man is a budding physical comedy genius.
I would recommend people checking this one out. It's not a must see by any means, but it's worth seeing if you want to.
Spider-Man 3
In Spider-Man 3, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Before going off on any rants, let me be sure to say that this is not a bad movie. It's definitely watchable/entertaining. The effects are great and it's worth the price of admission. This is just one of those movies that your expectations ruin the movie. I was pretty disappointed in parts of this movie. There was no need for it to be 2 hours and 30 minutes. If given access to the editing room, I could easily cut it down to an hour and 45 minutes. The villains were awesome and the story build up of the two new ones as well as the new Goblin and Spidey were great. The problem was the obsessing about how the black suit changed Spidey. All that he had to do was yell at Mary Jane or Aunt May once and we would have gotten the point. Instead of simply doing that, they went so over the top that we have a whole lot of screen time devoted to Peter Parker with a lot of eye makeup and darker hair (a true sign of the dark side apparantly) and there was even a spiteful dance scene done by Spidey. Seriously? I'd like to never witness that scene again. Again - the movie as a whole is not bad. There are just a couple of really lame parts within the whole that hold the movie back.
Regardless, I would still recommend people checking this one out. Like I really have to? I'm pretty sure everyone and their mother will be seeing this at some point no matter what.
Before going off on any rants, let me be sure to say that this is not a bad movie. It's definitely watchable/entertaining. The effects are great and it's worth the price of admission. This is just one of those movies that your expectations ruin the movie. I was pretty disappointed in parts of this movie. There was no need for it to be 2 hours and 30 minutes. If given access to the editing room, I could easily cut it down to an hour and 45 minutes. The villains were awesome and the story build up of the two new ones as well as the new Goblin and Spidey were great. The problem was the obsessing about how the black suit changed Spidey. All that he had to do was yell at Mary Jane or Aunt May once and we would have gotten the point. Instead of simply doing that, they went so over the top that we have a whole lot of screen time devoted to Peter Parker with a lot of eye makeup and darker hair (a true sign of the dark side apparantly) and there was even a spiteful dance scene done by Spidey. Seriously? I'd like to never witness that scene again. Again - the movie as a whole is not bad. There are just a couple of really lame parts within the whole that hold the movie back.
Regardless, I would still recommend people checking this one out. Like I really have to? I'm pretty sure everyone and their mother will be seeing this at some point no matter what.
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks is a successful businessman, a generous philanthropist, a loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he's perfect. But Mr. Brooks has a secret -- he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him -- until now. Kevin Costner stars as Earl Brooks, a man who has managed to keep his two incompatible worlds from intersecting by controlling his cunning, wicked alter ego Marshall (William Hurt) whom he blames for his wrongdoings. But now, as Mr. Brooks succumbs to one last murderous urge, an amateur photographer (Dane Cook) witnesses the crime. Suddenly Brooks finds himself entangled in the dark agenda of an opportunistic bystander, as well as hunted by the unorthodox and tenacious detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore). Can Mr. Brooks outsmart his adversaries and conceal his shocking double life from his wife (Marg Helgenberger) and daughter (Danielle Panabaker) or will someone expose his crimes and his identity once and for all in this unpredictable and electrifying new thriller.
This movie played out like a really good James Patterson book. It wasn't extremely high quality, but you like it nonetheless. It's not like the acting or writing was phenomenal. It was mostly over the top and corny at times, but it was all done in a way that keep your eyes fixed on the screen and your mind interested in what was going on. It was a "thriller" type movie that you didn't have to blow your mind thinking it through and is quite enjoyable.
I would fully recommend anyone checking this movie out. It's worth the price of rental.
This movie played out like a really good James Patterson book. It wasn't extremely high quality, but you like it nonetheless. It's not like the acting or writing was phenomenal. It was mostly over the top and corny at times, but it was all done in a way that keep your eyes fixed on the screen and your mind interested in what was going on. It was a "thriller" type movie that you didn't have to blow your mind thinking it through and is quite enjoyable.
I would fully recommend anyone checking this movie out. It's worth the price of rental.
Meet The Robinsons
Lewis is an orphan who dreams of finding a family. His journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson whisks him away to a world where anything is possible... THE FUTURE. There, he meets an incredible assortment of characters and a family beyond his wildest imagination, The Robinsons, who help lead him on an amazing and hilarious adventure with heartfelt results.
I saw this movie in Disney Digital 3-D so seeing it was worth it just on that alone. There were a couple of really cool 3-D moments sprinkled in there. As for the movie itself, it was pretty good. There were some really big laughs and some of the quirky characters were really good. The only knock that I would make against it is that it actually seemed to move a little too fast and was a bit scattered at times. Not that the adults couldn't keep up, but this is a kids movie that relied on a lot of stuff that was over their heads. The only other knock would be that there were too many characters in the family and not enough time was spent getting to know them. They were just flashed in front of you and then gone. Those two negative comments aside, I did like the movie as a whole and so did the posse of minis that came with us to check this one out.
I would recommend this to all. It's a cute family movie and kids are sure to enjoy it.
I saw this movie in Disney Digital 3-D so seeing it was worth it just on that alone. There were a couple of really cool 3-D moments sprinkled in there. As for the movie itself, it was pretty good. There were some really big laughs and some of the quirky characters were really good. The only knock that I would make against it is that it actually seemed to move a little too fast and was a bit scattered at times. Not that the adults couldn't keep up, but this is a kids movie that relied on a lot of stuff that was over their heads. The only other knock would be that there were too many characters in the family and not enough time was spent getting to know them. They were just flashed in front of you and then gone. Those two negative comments aside, I did like the movie as a whole and so did the posse of minis that came with us to check this one out.
I would recommend this to all. It's a cute family movie and kids are sure to enjoy it.
A Mighty Heart
On January 23, 2002, Mariane Pearl's world changed forever. Her husband Daniel, South Asia bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, was researching a story on shoe bomber Richard Reid. The story drew them to Karachi where a go-between had promised access to an elusive source. As Danny left for the meeting, he told Mariane he might be late for dinner. He never returned. In the face of death, Danny's spirit of defiance and his unflinching belief in the power of journalism led Mariane to write about his disappearance, the intense effort to find him and his eventual murder in her memoir "A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl." Six months pregnant when the ordeal began, she was carrying a son that Danny hoped to name Adam. She wrote the book to introduce Adam to the father he would never meet. Transcending religion, race and nationality, Mariane's courageous desire to rise above the bitterness and hatred that continues to plague this post 9/11 world, serves as the purest expression of the joy of life she and Danny shared.
This was a very well done movie. Its based on the true story of the reporter that was kidnapped and beheaded on video by terrorists. It may be too soon for some people to watch a movie based on these events. If you are able to handle it, its a good dramatization of a truly horrible experience for those that had to go through this. This is probably Angelina Jolie's best performance (even if her accent was driving me nuts). The supporting characters who were helping her look for the husband and the dead on anxiety/sorrow they were feeling is really what made this movie good. The one big knock against it was that there were numerous parts in the movie where the characters were speaking a foreign language and there were no subtitles so we had no clue what they were saying. Unless I unknowingly did something to my DVD player and turned off the subtitle feature - it makes no sense to not tell us what the people are saying.
I would recommend anyone who is in to true story dramatizations check this one out. Its worth the rental fee.
This was a very well done movie. Its based on the true story of the reporter that was kidnapped and beheaded on video by terrorists. It may be too soon for some people to watch a movie based on these events. If you are able to handle it, its a good dramatization of a truly horrible experience for those that had to go through this. This is probably Angelina Jolie's best performance (even if her accent was driving me nuts). The supporting characters who were helping her look for the husband and the dead on anxiety/sorrow they were feeling is really what made this movie good. The one big knock against it was that there were numerous parts in the movie where the characters were speaking a foreign language and there were no subtitles so we had no clue what they were saying. Unless I unknowingly did something to my DVD player and turned off the subtitle feature - it makes no sense to not tell us what the people are saying.
I would recommend anyone who is in to true story dramatizations check this one out. Its worth the rental fee.
The Invisible
The Invisible is a supernatural thriller about a writer who finds himself trapped between the world of the living and the dead-completely invisible to the living. Nick (Justin Chatwin) has a bright future until he is brutally attacked and left for dead. Now in limbo, his only chance to live again is to figure out the mystery of what happened to him and why, before his time runs out. But how do you solve a murder, when the victim is you?
Memo to Hollywood . . . . . . . . STOP MAKING PG-13 "Thrillers"!!! There is a serious problem with movies like this. Because they are trying to keep it at a PG-13 rating, these movies are totally watered down and not thrilling in any way shape or form. I'm not saying that a movie has to be gory or ultra-violent, but movies just aren't as good as they could be when you are holding them back as much as these types of movies are. I would say that the two Grudge movies and the first Ring movie were the only ones that were able to hold their weight. Outside of that - it's non-stop visits to the theater to watch the same movie over and over again and regardless of how it turns out you simply don't care at all by the time it gets there.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. The preview looked great, but the movie itself was poop.
Memo to Hollywood . . . . . . . . STOP MAKING PG-13 "Thrillers"!!! There is a serious problem with movies like this. Because they are trying to keep it at a PG-13 rating, these movies are totally watered down and not thrilling in any way shape or form. I'm not saying that a movie has to be gory or ultra-violent, but movies just aren't as good as they could be when you are holding them back as much as these types of movies are. I would say that the two Grudge movies and the first Ring movie were the only ones that were able to hold their weight. Outside of that - it's non-stop visits to the theater to watch the same movie over and over again and regardless of how it turns out you simply don't care at all by the time it gets there.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. The preview looked great, but the movie itself was poop.
The Reaping
In The Reaping, Hilary Swank plays a former Christian missionary who lost her faith after her family was tragically killed, and has since become a world renowned expert in disproving religious phenomena. But when she investigates a small Louisiana town that is suffering from what appear to be the Biblical plagues, she realizes that science cannot explain what is happening and she must regain her faith to combat the dark forces threatening the community.
I really don't know what to think about this movie. I didn't hate it . . . . but I didn't like it too much either. It was just kind of there. I think I didn't like it too much because I kept thinking how it could have been so much better. It was a great premise, but seemed to be very rushed and thrown together without the proper build-up attention that it should have been given. I didn't hate it because it was watchable and because the movie being so rushed was too short to end up hating it. Not sure how much this review helps at all.
All of that being said - I really don't know whether to recommend this movie or not. Sorry for being completely unable to help.
I really don't know what to think about this movie. I didn't hate it . . . . but I didn't like it too much either. It was just kind of there. I think I didn't like it too much because I kept thinking how it could have been so much better. It was a great premise, but seemed to be very rushed and thrown together without the proper build-up attention that it should have been given. I didn't hate it because it was watchable and because the movie being so rushed was too short to end up hating it. Not sure how much this review helps at all.
All of that being said - I really don't know whether to recommend this movie or not. Sorry for being completely unable to help.
Transformers
Our world will be transformed on July 3 when aliens make Earth their final battleground in Transformers. As the forces of evil seek the key to ultimate power, our last chance for survival rests in the hands of young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf).
THIS MOVIE ROCKED!!! Every once and a while a movie comes along that is an "event" movie. By this I mean that you will always remember seeing the movie in theaters and you, as well as everyone else in the theater, are completely awestruck at what you are all experiencing together. My opinion of event movies are Star Wars (the original trilogy), E.T., Jurassic Park and Independence Day. Transformers is right up there with them. I absolutely loved this movie from the second it started. I was skeptical to say the least when I heard that they were making this. I figured it would be the biggest flop of the year due to the massive hype and what not. I started to get a little geeked out for the last two weeks as I started to see the characters that I had toys of when I was younger though, but tried not to get too excited. However, I got that child like buzz feeling when we sat in the theater and it never stopped until the credits were on at the end. The action scenes and special effects were beyond amazing. The characters, both the robots and the humans, were so well developed that you found yourself caring about every one of them. Shia LeBeouf is so the next big thing. I mean this guy is going to be the next Will Smith. The kid simply has "it". On top of all this good stuff - Transformers was also by far and away the funniest movie I've seen all year. The one liners and banter back and forth between certain characters and robots was priceless. I'm going to simply call it now and say that this movie will be the best movie that comes out in 2007. The only knock that I will throw out there is that it's kind of too violent and scary at times for little ones, but ages 7/8 and up should be fine.
I couldn't possibly recommend this movie more if I tried. It's one of those movies that will stick with me forever and truly needs to be seen on the big screen, people. If you see one movie this year - make this be the one.
THIS MOVIE ROCKED!!! Every once and a while a movie comes along that is an "event" movie. By this I mean that you will always remember seeing the movie in theaters and you, as well as everyone else in the theater, are completely awestruck at what you are all experiencing together. My opinion of event movies are Star Wars (the original trilogy), E.T., Jurassic Park and Independence Day. Transformers is right up there with them. I absolutely loved this movie from the second it started. I was skeptical to say the least when I heard that they were making this. I figured it would be the biggest flop of the year due to the massive hype and what not. I started to get a little geeked out for the last two weeks as I started to see the characters that I had toys of when I was younger though, but tried not to get too excited. However, I got that child like buzz feeling when we sat in the theater and it never stopped until the credits were on at the end. The action scenes and special effects were beyond amazing. The characters, both the robots and the humans, were so well developed that you found yourself caring about every one of them. Shia LeBeouf is so the next big thing. I mean this guy is going to be the next Will Smith. The kid simply has "it". On top of all this good stuff - Transformers was also by far and away the funniest movie I've seen all year. The one liners and banter back and forth between certain characters and robots was priceless. I'm going to simply call it now and say that this movie will be the best movie that comes out in 2007. The only knock that I will throw out there is that it's kind of too violent and scary at times for little ones, but ages 7/8 and up should be fine.
I couldn't possibly recommend this movie more if I tried. It's one of those movies that will stick with me forever and truly needs to be seen on the big screen, people. If you see one movie this year - make this be the one.
Reign Over Me
In Reign Over Me, two former college roommates Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler) and Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) run into each other years later and rekindle their friendship. Charlie, who recently lost his wife and children in 9/11, has retreated from his life, while Alan is overwhelmed by his family and professional responsibilities. Their chance meeting becomes a lifeline for Charlie and Alan, both of whom are in need of a trusted friend at this pivotal moment in their lives.
This was a very heartwarming movie. I have never remotely thought of Adam Sandler as a legit actor, but he was great in this one. I would have loved to just cut his mop of a hairdo, but I digress. Don Cheadle was also great, but when is that man not awesome? This movie really did a great job of showing how something as traumatic as 9/11 can hit people and effect those around him that are trying to help. The other two things that I really liked about this movie was the music and the shots of Manhattan. When used right, music can make you actually feel like you are a part of a movie and I love when that happens. It usually makes me come home and download a bunch of the songs. The shots of Manhattan while Adam Sandler was riding around on his Go-ped were phenomenal. They were done so well that I remembered the last time I had walked past that particular spot.
I would fully recommend this movie to everyone.
This was a very heartwarming movie. I have never remotely thought of Adam Sandler as a legit actor, but he was great in this one. I would have loved to just cut his mop of a hairdo, but I digress. Don Cheadle was also great, but when is that man not awesome? This movie really did a great job of showing how something as traumatic as 9/11 can hit people and effect those around him that are trying to help. The other two things that I really liked about this movie was the music and the shots of Manhattan. When used right, music can make you actually feel like you are a part of a movie and I love when that happens. It usually makes me come home and download a bunch of the songs. The shots of Manhattan while Adam Sandler was riding around on his Go-ped were phenomenal. They were done so well that I remembered the last time I had walked past that particular spot.
I would fully recommend this movie to everyone.
28 Weeks Later
Six months after the rage virus has annihilated the British Isles (from 28 Days Later), the US Army declares that the war against infection has been won, and that the reconstruction of the country can begin. In the first wave of returning refugees, a family is reunited -- but one of them unwittingly carries a terrible secret. The virus is not yet dead, and this time, it is more dangerous than ever.
I've always been a big fan of zombie movies and really liked the first movie. This is your run of the mill sequel. If you haven't seen the first one - you shouldn't bother touching this one because it's a blatant prerequisite to seeing it. It basically picks up 7 months after where the other one left off. In total, it was a pretty decent movie. I wouldn't say it's awesome or that it was horrible. It's comfortably right in the middle. The zombie scenes are great . . . . . although I could do without the new fascination that zombie movies have with the vomitting blood thing. Just have them look creepy and chase after the good guys. That's enough for me. No exorcist like projectile vomitting needed . . . . . . EVER! Anywho, the thing that held the movie back was the dramatic storyline. It wasn't horrid, but it definitely leaned towards the realm of blah. Especially since it was all dependent on our sympathies for the two kids. As far as I'm concerned, it was the two of them that brought the outbreak back so they could have died horribly and I would have been totally fine with it.
I would casually recommend this movie to any horror fan. It was a decent watch, but not a must see by any means.
I've always been a big fan of zombie movies and really liked the first movie. This is your run of the mill sequel. If you haven't seen the first one - you shouldn't bother touching this one because it's a blatant prerequisite to seeing it. It basically picks up 7 months after where the other one left off. In total, it was a pretty decent movie. I wouldn't say it's awesome or that it was horrible. It's comfortably right in the middle. The zombie scenes are great . . . . . although I could do without the new fascination that zombie movies have with the vomitting blood thing. Just have them look creepy and chase after the good guys. That's enough for me. No exorcist like projectile vomitting needed . . . . . . EVER! Anywho, the thing that held the movie back was the dramatic storyline. It wasn't horrid, but it definitely leaned towards the realm of blah. Especially since it was all dependent on our sympathies for the two kids. As far as I'm concerned, it was the two of them that brought the outbreak back so they could have died horribly and I would have been totally fine with it.
I would casually recommend this movie to any horror fan. It was a decent watch, but not a must see by any means.
Surf's Up
Surf's Up is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. In the film, a documentary crew will take audiences behind the scenes and onto the waves during the most competitive, heartbreaking and dangerous display of surfing known to man, the Penguin World Surfing Championship.
This was a really good family film. The surfing animation was great and the voices for the characters (especially Napolean Dynamite as the chicken) were really good. The story had a lesson for kids of things NOT being all about winning that should make most parents glad that they took their kids. I wouldn't say that it is a "Shrek" type of animated movie, but it was a worthwhile trip to the theater.
I'd recommend that everyone check out this movie, especially those of you with the kiddies.
This was a really good family film. The surfing animation was great and the voices for the characters (especially Napolean Dynamite as the chicken) were really good. The story had a lesson for kids of things NOT being all about winning that should make most parents glad that they took their kids. I wouldn't say that it is a "Shrek" type of animated movie, but it was a worthwhile trip to the theater.
I'd recommend that everyone check out this movie, especially those of you with the kiddies.
Evan Almighty
Steve Carell reprises his role as Evan Baxter -- the polished, preening newscaster of the first film -- who finds himself the next one anointed by God (Morgan Freeman) to accomplish a holy mission.Newly elected to Congress, Evan leaves Buffalo behind and shepherds his family to suburban northern Virginia. Once there, his life gets turned upside-down when God appears and mysteriously commands him to build an ark. But his befuddled wife (Lauren Graham) and kids just can't decide whether Evan is having an extraordinary mid-life crisis or is truly onto something of Biblical proportions.
I went in to this movie expecting complete corn and a blatant sequel that was made solely for money. I figured that the only funny parts would be the parts from the commercial and that it would be a total waste of time. However, I think that between having really low expectations and totally underestimating the ability of Steve Carell to make me laugh no matter what he's doing I ended up thinking that the movie was somewhat decent and watchable. It is by no means an all out laugh riot or a must see, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. To be completely honest - it's actually a really good family movie and that alone makes it worth the price of admission.
I wouldn't all out recommend this movie to anyone because you really have seen the movie just by watching the commercial, but its worth the rental for the family.
I went in to this movie expecting complete corn and a blatant sequel that was made solely for money. I figured that the only funny parts would be the parts from the commercial and that it would be a total waste of time. However, I think that between having really low expectations and totally underestimating the ability of Steve Carell to make me laugh no matter what he's doing I ended up thinking that the movie was somewhat decent and watchable. It is by no means an all out laugh riot or a must see, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. To be completely honest - it's actually a really good family movie and that alone makes it worth the price of admission.
I wouldn't all out recommend this movie to anyone because you really have seen the movie just by watching the commercial, but its worth the rental for the family.
Fantastic Four: The Rise Of The Silver Surfer
Marvel's The Fantastic Four meet their greatest challenge yet in Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.
This was a pretty enjoyable movie. I wouldn't say that it was greatness in comic book movies like Spider-Man or Batman, but it was still pretty good. I actually thought that it was better than the original Fantastic Four. The action scenes were a lot better and much less campy looking and the story line was more than decent considering that it was a sequel. The thing that really made this movie for me, just like in the original, was the casting of Chris Evans as the Human Torch and his camaraderie with Thing. The two of them are hysterical together and the Human Torch's cockiness is priceless.
It's not the greatest comic movie ever made, but it is more than worth the trip to the video store so you can enjoy a simple action movie with great effects and some big laughs.
This was a pretty enjoyable movie. I wouldn't say that it was greatness in comic book movies like Spider-Man or Batman, but it was still pretty good. I actually thought that it was better than the original Fantastic Four. The action scenes were a lot better and much less campy looking and the story line was more than decent considering that it was a sequel. The thing that really made this movie for me, just like in the original, was the casting of Chris Evans as the Human Torch and his camaraderie with Thing. The two of them are hysterical together and the Human Torch's cockiness is priceless.
It's not the greatest comic movie ever made, but it is more than worth the trip to the video store so you can enjoy a simple action movie with great effects and some big laughs.
1408
The only demons in room 1408 are those within you. Renowned horror novelist Mike Enslin (Cusack) only believes what he can see with his own two eyes. After a string of bestsellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and graveyards around the world, he scoffs at the concept of an afterlife. Enslin's phantom-free run of long and lonely nights is about to change forever when he checks into suite 1408 of the notorious Dolphin Hotel for his latest project, "Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms." Defying the warnings of the hotel manager (Jackson), the author is the first person in years to stay in the reputedly haunted room. Another bestseller may be iminent, but like all Stephen King heroes, Enslin must go from skeptic to true believer – and ultimately survive the night.
I had read this short story of Stephen King's and was very interested to see how they were going to turn it in to a full length movie. John Cusack has been my favorite actor since Better Off Dead and One Crazy Summer, and has always been totally underappreciated as an actor. He was great in this one. What really made this movie was the build up of fear. It wasn't gory. Although there were a couple of sudden flashes in your face scenes - it wasn't one of those scare you by making you jump out of your seat movies either. It just had this constant feeling of apprehension that had you sitting on the edge of your seat and really wanting to know what was going to happen next. It was a smart thriller that didn't lean on mutilation or cheap thrills. It was basically a breath of fresh air scary movie.
I strongly recommend people checking this one out. I hope that Hollywood can take the cue from this movie and stop the gore porn stuff and make more horror movies like this.
I had read this short story of Stephen King's and was very interested to see how they were going to turn it in to a full length movie. John Cusack has been my favorite actor since Better Off Dead and One Crazy Summer, and has always been totally underappreciated as an actor. He was great in this one. What really made this movie was the build up of fear. It wasn't gory. Although there were a couple of sudden flashes in your face scenes - it wasn't one of those scare you by making you jump out of your seat movies either. It just had this constant feeling of apprehension that had you sitting on the edge of your seat and really wanting to know what was going to happen next. It was a smart thriller that didn't lean on mutilation or cheap thrills. It was basically a breath of fresh air scary movie.
I strongly recommend people checking this one out. I hope that Hollywood can take the cue from this movie and stop the gore porn stuff and make more horror movies like this.
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