Mong Vuot

This Vietnamese horror adventure is well crafted, centering on a close-knit group of friends who have maintained their bond since high school. To commemorate their decade-long friendship, they opt to escape the city and venture into the suburban forest for a refreshing experience. Regrettably, what was intended to be a memorable getaway swiftly transforms into a harrowing ordeal as they encounter a menacing creature lurking in the dark.

The film boasts impressive cinematography characterized by striking contrasts, while the characters are developed sufficiently for the genre. The performances are commendable, and although the CGI is not flawless, it serves its purpose adequately. The direction is conventional, featuring a few unexpected twists within an average screenplay. Overall, the film is engaging and surprisingly fulfilling without too much blood and gore.

A well acted action/horror with some dry humour tossed in. Yes it was a bit silly and a couple of the characters common sense and poor decision making were a bit questionable. But it could be what the director wanted. No individual character stood above the rest. It has its share of corny love lines and manhugging comradery.

The cgi and the cinematography is OK although there's not much of it. It was the action scenes I really enjoyed. The direction was flawless in my opinion and all the actors looked to put 100% into their parts.

If you can get past the occasional goofiness, it's not a bad film to while away 90 minutes of your day.