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I admired this film for its courage to break from the typical horror/hostage genre. It is more of a psychological terror than anything else, as it's villains seem to be aware of the audience as we watch; a clever touch. One must be patient when viewing this film so as to not right it off as a cookie-cutter horror/hostage film too early on, for the true genre remains to be discovered later in the movie. It is like a David Lynch film meeting a standard film in which our protagonists are terrorized, and that is where the genius rests. Overall a solid effort, and one that will keep you pondering for quite some time.

This film is a prime example of an effort that truly captures the heartbreak we feel when thinking of a passed loved one. A truly beautiful revenge film. Every violent action is handed out with consideration and endearment for the loved one who was so wrongfully abused. If ever there existed a tear-jerker retribution film, this is it. Unrelenting brutality for those who have ravaged one's life, a just and a right end for evil creatures. I cried. A must see for fans of revenge films or more so just great films. Drama at its best. The acting was perfect, the villains loathsome, the protagonists angelic. I loved this film.

This film just failed to break any new ground, which is awful considering how great a director Bryan Singer is. There is entirely too little action, and far too much story-driven drama in Superman Returns. This film could have more accurately been titled "Superman Re-runs" which is basically all it was. Having Kevin Spacey play the infamous Lex Luther was huge, but the character's role in the film was shockingly minimal and forgettable. To add to all the gripes I already have with the film it was also one of the most anticlimactic films I have ever seen. No resolution, basically leaving for no character depth. In short, don't waste your time.