jackinberlin

I just finished watching this film in Berlin as part of the FrightFest festival. The cinema was full and the crowd was excited about the film. But, I must say, it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. I was hoping it was going to be great following the stellar reviews of the film, but it was average at best.

I am really sad as I was hoping it would be much better than it was. I missed Fede Alvarez's version. It was the best remake ever made. This one, albeit not a remake, was not a good reimagining I hoped it would be.

I also thought there was going to be a post credit scene, but there wasn't.

I had this film in my watchlist probably since 2009. I always assumed this is one of those popcorn horror films I can watch when I have nothing else to watch. Well, tonight was one of those nights and I thought to put it on and maybe fall asleep halfway through. Oh boy was I wrong!

First of all, knowing nothing about this film (all my assumptions were based on the name of the film and the poster of it), made it even more enjoyable. The twist at the end was something I was not expecting at all. And the person who played Esther, such an amazing performance at her age in 2009.

If you had reservations about this film, you will NOT be disappointed.

Recently I have been watching Faye Dunaway's films, for no reason. I heard Chinatown is one of the best films she took part in so I was really looking forward to watching it. After two hours and ten minutes, I found myself looking at the screen and thinking, what is so special about this film? Why does it have stellar reviews across the board? Why is it one of the films I must watch before I die? I have no idea. It was average at most. Yes, the unexpected story line in the end regarding the father and the daughter was, interesting, but it had nothing to do with the main murder.

I really feel I missed something important to like this film. But I watched it carefully. I didn't drift away. I was wide awake, focused and not tired.

It is the two hours and ten minutes I will never get back in my life. I did not like it and I am not ashamed to say it.

Please change my view on this and tell me what I have missed.