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I don't know what all the bad reviews are about. I loved the idea of using the actors' real names but creating alternate personalities. The humour is great, and special effects are rather realistic! Also, I particularly loved Michael Cera and Paul Rudd's appearances! Great job to the writers, directors and actors. For me, this was the perfect combination of comedy, horror and sci-fi. There was a sense of doom throughout, especially with the wide shots of LA, which made me feel quite uncomfortable, but then there was plenty of comic relief.

I don't often laugh at movies, but if you're looking for a relaxed, light comedy, I would recommend this film.

Well-made, terrifying, claustrophobic and leaves you in a state of utter discomfort.

As a keen horror fan usually focused on the paranormal movies, I was interested to see what this film had to offer. I was not disappointed, as the special FX are excellent and acting is believable. It is horrifying and unsettling in all senses, from start to finish. Much like The Human Centipede, you are left in a state of disgust for long after (not something I particularly enjoyed). However, good film making has to be credited, which is the reasoning for my 6 rating. If it's your sort of thing, then you'll enjoy it.

The trivia on the film is fascinating, so I would recommend reading it. I've never seen any of Roth's previous movies, so this was a real shock. Straight after, I watched Aftershock, engaged by the actors and style of film. (However, this film was nothing in comparison.)

Having just watched The Green Inferno, I had quite high expectations for this film with a largely similar cast. The trailer had me gripped, but it seems that the beginning of the film did not, spending a painfully long 30 minutes introducing the scene and characters. Once the earthquake hit, I was expecting to be thrilled...but I guess in comparison to The Green Inferno, I wasn't horrified by anything.

Of course, there were a few moments of shock scattered throughout but more in terms of plot line as oppose to gore. It was, for the majority, very dark and uncomfortable to watch, but not in the way I would've liked. This was uncomfortable in the sense that I was so bored, you could say, that I wanted to turn off (but I always see a film through to the end).

However, a particular highlight for me was the end scene. I smiled and said 'yessss', as although it was somewhat predictable, the film cleverly misleads you to believe there has been a 'happy' ending.

Acting and special FX are good. For a new time gore watcher, this will be right up your street. However, for those experienced, it's nothing from the norm.