Rating of
3/4
Good Build-Up
Franz Patrick - wrote on 07/13/08
I enjoyed this film because it's half comedic and half terrifying. I liked that it took its time getting to the real chills; I felt like that the filmmakers were confident with the material they had so it all worked. Even though some of the romantic scenes were a bit corny for my taste, it was still enjoyable in an addicting bubblegum pop kind of way. Before the final sequences, I felt like I could relate to the characters and I ultimately cared what would happen to them. Shia LaBeouf was an excellent choice as the lead because he's goofy yet charming. I also enjoyed Aaron Yoo's role as the sidekick. Sure, it's got "Rear Window" written all over it but it's well done. It's nice to have a modern "Rear Window," if you will, because times have changed. I could actually write an essay about how similar (and different) these two movies are. This film had a lot of things to offer so I'm definitely recommending it, even to those who don't consider horror their cup of tea.
