Reviews

I think Owen Wilson did a good job but I did not like this movie. The story was way too simplistic and stupid. I did get a few good laughs but only from Owen Wilson. There was something weird about the look and feel of the movie that I can't quite describe. If you are 16 and just need a mindless funny movie to watch then you might like this.

I give it 5 out of 10.

This is the type of film that I have a hard time recomending even though I think it's great. The reason it is hard for me to recomend this movie is because to me it is deeper than most horror or teen movies and also more disturbing than some. Some of the stuff is more subtle or original and it might take a second or third viewing to fully appreciate certain parts. Most of the movie had a very cool and original look and feel that I liked very much. The comedy of the film worked very well for me too. There were a few moments that were a little too disturbing for my taste but most of the movie was right on. I will be very excited to see what this director does next. I would like to see him stay with more independent stuff that he would have lot's of control over but I know it does not always work that way. I'm not a huge fan of horror movies but out of all the horror movies I have seen this was towards the top of the list. I give this movie 8 out of 10

I go to the Sundance Film Festival every year to see original and high quality films. As a whole I did not find this film to be totally original but it had its moments. It was well worth my time and money. I loved the cast. I thought the film had an amazing mixture of drama and comedy. Me and my friends watched about 13 films at the festival this year and this was at the top of everyones list. I believe it was shot on digital video. The picture was a little grainy at times and most people are used to seeing films shot on 35 mm that look beautiful. The digital look might take away from the movie watching experence for some. I give this movie an 8 out 10 and highly suggest anyone who is trying to make a lower budget film to watch this and see the amazing things that can be done with digital video. It is not out in theatres yet in Utah but it might be playing elsewhere.

The first part of this film was terrible to watch but it got better. The acting, music, and most of all the look of the film was very unappealing to start with.

It seemed to me that one quarter of the way through this show they must have fired the first director of photography and hired a new one that did much better. This is the first movie that I have seen that made me truely understand the importance of a DP. I say this because in the first part of the movie the camera angles and lighting and framing make it hard to watch and enjoy. This definately improves before the half way mark and the show gets more exciting.

Dominique Swain is cute but she was disappointing in this show. I give most of the credit for me being able to finish this show to Henry Thomas. He is always good.

As a whole I would not recomend this show but I do think the writer/director took some cool risks(the plot and ending) so I will look for his future films.