Having only seen Cannibal Holocaust and assuming that it inspired The Blair Witch Project, I fell that I can say this film is a double ripoff. For the first time, I'm not unhappy about that. Seeing this reading the back of the case, I thought to myself, "I never thought anyone would dare take on the task of remaking Cannibal Holocaust." I was attracted. The characters were well-formed and I loved the cinematography; I always liked that part of Cannibal Holocaust more. The group of explorers was the most interesting part, though.
Two couples on a trip through the jungle. Bijou's an old friend to Mandi, Mikey's a somewhat new friend to Colby. Foreseen conflict between the couples and definite conflict between at least one couple? I would think so. The short interview scene established Mikey as a heavy drinker and beforehand, his attitude already showed jealousy toward Colby. Bijou was shown to be an alcoholic, perhaps in denial, and seeming to move toward depression from the beginning of the movie. Colby we saw as an energetic, kinda good-hearted guy that was, for the most part, 'just having fun' with his life. Mandi showed a good heart until her comment on Colby about using him for sex that was barely believable, and not for lack of good acting I think, came out. The trip showed it all and they played it very well, for going with no script.
I must say, though, that Bijou's portrayal of the alcoholic was almost on the dot. For all the time the film kept me curious, that was easier to see than anything. Too bad she got the proverbial spike...
Two couples on a trip through the jungle. Bijou's an old friend to Mandi, Mikey's a somewhat new friend to Colby. Foreseen conflict between the couples and definite conflict between at least one couple? I would think so. The short interview scene established Mikey as a heavy drinker and beforehand, his attitude already showed jealousy toward Colby. Bijou was shown to be an alcoholic, perhaps in denial, and seeming to move toward depression from the beginning of the movie. Colby we saw as an energetic, kinda good-hearted guy that was, for the most part, 'just having fun' with his life. Mandi showed a good heart until her comment on Colby about using him for sex that was barely believable, and not for lack of good acting I think, came out. The trip showed it all and they played it very well, for going with no script.
I must say, though, that Bijou's portrayal of the alcoholic was almost on the dot. For all the time the film kept me curious, that was easier to see than anything. Too bad she got the proverbial spike...