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If you love a classic "Rock" movie then you will love this one. It has the action, comedy, and is fun for the family. However, this is a two hour movie that definitely feels like it is on the longer side, especially for restless kids. For young kids, it can also be a little confusing, especially if you don't keep your eyes on the screen at all times. Overall, it is pretty true to the Disneyworld ride, but strays greatly from this idea more towards the end.

Initially, this movie seemed like it would be just another bad flick among the ranks of western movies. Surprisingly however, I found this film to be pretty enjoyable. For me, it beat many of the other country star movies made to promote their music. (For example Stagecoach (1989)) While it isn't perfect, it is a quite wholesome and a good way to celebrate the musicians. One of my main problems however, was the advertisement to include Waylon Jennings when he had very little screen time.

This is one scary movie; if not the scariest one I've seen. The Conjuring is a big dog in the horror world and with good reason. It is very scary movie that builds suspense from the start. I have to insist however that younger kids do not watch this movie. There are plenty of reviews out there saying that kids 11+ will be fine, but I have to object. It is frightening for many adults and can be especially scary for younger children- hence its rating.

With that being said, there are virtually no aspects of the conjuring that left me wanting more. (Except perhaps my sleep) The Conjuring has very smooth cinematography that adds to the suspense quite a bit, leaving you on the edge of your seat. It also does a good job of going in and out of stressful moments, so that you have just enough time to recuperate before dreading your next fright. Seeing that The Conjuring does such a good job, it becomes very noticeable when there is a jump scare. While the movie doesn't rely on them, there are a few thrown in there that take away from the immersion a little bit.

The moment that personally scared me the most in the movie was towards the beginning. The Conjuring excellently builds from this point, to become more intense; until the climax.

One of the best elements in the entire movie was the character's relationships, particularly between Ed and Loraine Warren. These are two characters that drive the plot and really set the mood for whatever scene they are in. Their relationship is a surprisingly sweet hidden gem in the world of horror movies and this is thanks to the excellent acting of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. I have to of course also pay kudos to the talented younger actors featured in this movie who really made it as scary as it could be.

Overall, it felt very polished in multiple aspects and should be on your horror bucket list. Especially because it is based on a true story ;)