Back when I was really young, I remember watching movies like Deliverance and Southern Comfort. I also can't forget being terrified. And so, as I began watching this movie I had high hopes. Of course I wasn't expecting anything comparable but if done right it's hard to go wrong.
The start was fine. The setting was fine. The film didn't look cheap which is huge. But these men never impressed me as being as fearful as they should have been. Not even close. The Asian guy who was afraid of his own shadow should have been pissing himself but all he seemed to do was whimper while continuing to wear his bright orange hat when there's a sniper taking shots at them. There's five dudes and one shooter but no one thinks to separate and break out in five different directions. Instead, they run a ways always seeming to stop to bicker like little girls in order to, apparently, let the shooter catch up. This is a necessity because she's in no hurry reminding me of bad 80s horror where the killer is never running but still always there. Meanwhile, the lunatic is a hot chick seeking revenge on anyone and everyone - this includes a clueless but amused teen working behind a desk in a "hut" out in the middle of nowhere with no phone service, and surprised that she might actually have some customers when these dudes waltz in asking to use the phone.
We also have a killer who is very strong, can wrestle men, and has the ability to drag dead bodies into a cave from miles away. Yup, it's like that.
As far as the twist, I knew it immediately. Roman (David Kross) was much too happy and trusting while his girlfriend seemed too perfect. That combination never ends well.
Rating: Blah.
The start was fine. The setting was fine. The film didn't look cheap which is huge. But these men never impressed me as being as fearful as they should have been. Not even close. The Asian guy who was afraid of his own shadow should have been pissing himself but all he seemed to do was whimper while continuing to wear his bright orange hat when there's a sniper taking shots at them. There's five dudes and one shooter but no one thinks to separate and break out in five different directions. Instead, they run a ways always seeming to stop to bicker like little girls in order to, apparently, let the shooter catch up. This is a necessity because she's in no hurry reminding me of bad 80s horror where the killer is never running but still always there. Meanwhile, the lunatic is a hot chick seeking revenge on anyone and everyone - this includes a clueless but amused teen working behind a desk in a "hut" out in the middle of nowhere with no phone service, and surprised that she might actually have some customers when these dudes waltz in asking to use the phone.
We also have a killer who is very strong, can wrestle men, and has the ability to drag dead bodies into a cave from miles away. Yup, it's like that.
As far as the twist, I knew it immediately. Roman (David Kross) was much too happy and trusting while his girlfriend seemed too perfect. That combination never ends well.
Rating: Blah.