Ferrick

The plot seems to be a reworking of many different movies and I had a sense of Deja Vu all the way through it. Some of the movies I felt like I was watching were Jaws (of course), Jurassic Park, Alien, and Extreme Measures. There were others lurking in the back of my mind but I can't put a name to them.

I didn't find it very compelling, I didn't care for the characters much, and the effects were not very convincing. Also, I didn't feel that it was as scary as it could have been with this type of movie.

This was the first movie I watched on my DVD player so I did feel like it had good movie sound.

I liked Arlington Road, but I didn't love it. It never really grabbed me and pulled me into its web like I hoped. I think the cinematography may have been a part of that. I appreciated what the director was trying to do, but it often forced me out instead of bringing me into the emotions on screen.

Also, the plot seemed to be pretty smooth when watching it, but, when forced to reflect on it, as it requires you to do, I discovered some flaws that made it less believable. Overall, an enjoyable movie, but you can take it or leave it.

I won't go into the problems that I had with this movie. Most of them have been touched on, from sexuality, to mild swearing, to stereotypes. I had a hard time staying interested after the first 30-45 minutes. I was bored and looking at my watch a lot, especially after they found the city. The animation was nice but the story was not.