It's tough for me to put a true say on this movie compared to the average movie-goer. I saw a private show with my co-workers just a couple hours ago, just the six of us. Throughout the entire feature, we kept joking around, laughing at each other and made fun of each scene as best we could. But with all of that said, we still watched and enjoyed The Strangers.
You may want a basic view on my thoughts of this thriller. Well, as I am writing this review, I am still looking over my shoulder. I can't help myself. I know nothing is there, but I get a small chill down my spine if I don't take 2 seconds to doublecheck the what ifs. That's what this movie did to me, and I'm glad. I haven't seen a movie like this in awhile that made you feel like it could happen to you. Sure, several movies in the past give us this feeling; but there is just something about the way the trailer makes you feel. There is just something about the situation. There is just something about the vibe. There is just something about The Strangers.
The plot is very basic: a couple after a romantic date go off to one of their uncle's cabins in the woods for a romantic evening. Little do they know that a deserted house in the woods is the perfect place for a horror movie... duh? So, as the night goes on, several small occurrences come about from knocks on doors to russels in the woods. I will not give anything away, but it evolves from minor spine-chills, to brutal shocks.
Overall the plot was decent, too predictable. The cast was good (my friend's kept yelling out Speedman during his scenes). Liv Tyler was average in the film; some points very good, others almost like she wasn't trying. I know if I was her, I'd be terrified in every scene and not turning my back on open areas like a stupid person would. Then again, I've never been in this situation (Thank God), so I'm not sure how I'd react exactly. The rest of the movie was very entertaining, including the ending. I would have tweaked some things, but it is based on true events for a reason. Like my friend's said, "Based on true events, yeah this is what would have happened if the couple lived in Hollywood". That should be enough for you.
7 out of 10 for me. Worth your money I would say. This is the scary thriller movie we've been dying to see, do not pass it up.
You may want a basic view on my thoughts of this thriller. Well, as I am writing this review, I am still looking over my shoulder. I can't help myself. I know nothing is there, but I get a small chill down my spine if I don't take 2 seconds to doublecheck the what ifs. That's what this movie did to me, and I'm glad. I haven't seen a movie like this in awhile that made you feel like it could happen to you. Sure, several movies in the past give us this feeling; but there is just something about the way the trailer makes you feel. There is just something about the situation. There is just something about the vibe. There is just something about The Strangers.
The plot is very basic: a couple after a romantic date go off to one of their uncle's cabins in the woods for a romantic evening. Little do they know that a deserted house in the woods is the perfect place for a horror movie... duh? So, as the night goes on, several small occurrences come about from knocks on doors to russels in the woods. I will not give anything away, but it evolves from minor spine-chills, to brutal shocks.
Overall the plot was decent, too predictable. The cast was good (my friend's kept yelling out Speedman during his scenes). Liv Tyler was average in the film; some points very good, others almost like she wasn't trying. I know if I was her, I'd be terrified in every scene and not turning my back on open areas like a stupid person would. Then again, I've never been in this situation (Thank God), so I'm not sure how I'd react exactly. The rest of the movie was very entertaining, including the ending. I would have tweaked some things, but it is based on true events for a reason. Like my friend's said, "Based on true events, yeah this is what would have happened if the couple lived in Hollywood". That should be enough for you.
7 out of 10 for me. Worth your money I would say. This is the scary thriller movie we've been dying to see, do not pass it up.