The first clue that a movie is not very good is when the title has absolutely nothing to do with the movie itself. Of course you won't know that until after watching the movie and then it's too late. Gothika is yet another example of a movie with a good director and very good actors that just doesn't deliver - the outcome is much poorer than one expects it to be.
One the one side you got an accomplished director, good actors (though I have to say this not one of Downey's best performances) and adequate technical execution. On the other side you got a plot full of holes, total predictability and unconvincing special FX. Plus the film is not scary (it's hard to be scary when you're not making any sense).
Sure there is potential here but what it comes down to is that this is a film that you are going to forget as soon as the credits roll. Recommended only if you don't expect too much. I give it 6 out of 10
One the one side you got an accomplished director, good actors (though I have to say this not one of Downey's best performances) and adequate technical execution. On the other side you got a plot full of holes, total predictability and unconvincing special FX. Plus the film is not scary (it's hard to be scary when you're not making any sense).
Sure there is potential here but what it comes down to is that this is a film that you are going to forget as soon as the credits roll. Recommended only if you don't expect too much. I give it 6 out of 10