This movie had the potential to be pretty darn good. The historical aspect involved made it even more interesting. The acting ranged from passable (the leading man, who comes across as not likable at all,) to strong (Skeritt.) The plot was fairly good, until just after the half-way point, but left some threads hanging that I kept expecting to be tied up, but they never were. The ending was nothing short of unfortunate. It was as if the writers couldn't come up with a good ending, and took the cheap route out. I can think of a couple of endings that would've earned this movie a solid 6 or 7 rating. Unfortunately, the writers couldn't, so they're stuck with a 4 - and I'm stuck with my disappointment.
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Quarantine
(2008)
This movie was...OK, at best.
22 July 2009
I watched this movie a few months ago. Last night, I watched REC, the movie this one was based on. All I can say is I have no idea why they felt the need to remake it. the original is far better, whereas this one is...OK, at best.
I almost feel insulted, as this movie was a stripped down version of the original. The plot isn't as dynamic, and the tension is not nearly as contagious - as if they felt a need to "dumb it down" for the American Audience. So - if you want to see what a GOOD low budget horror film is like, leave this one on the shelf and rent the original - you won't regret it.
I almost feel insulted, as this movie was a stripped down version of the original. The plot isn't as dynamic, and the tension is not nearly as contagious - as if they felt a need to "dumb it down" for the American Audience. So - if you want to see what a GOOD low budget horror film is like, leave this one on the shelf and rent the original - you won't regret it.
Zombie Nation
(2004)
Title should be changed to "Racoon Rubbish!"
20 July 2009
Warning: Spoilers
This movie ties with "I, Zombie: The Chronicles of Pain" as the most worthless, utterly garbage zombie movie I've ever seen. I, also, was fooled by the cover art on this movie, and gave it a chance. I want my money back, and I want my time back. Zombie movies do tend to run towards "campy," and I've seen and appreciated many that were. But this - this aberration of a "movie" - would have been a good high school, or maybe even junior college project, but it should never have been put on video store shelves for anybody to abuse themselves with.
I will say this much - the girls were pretty. That was the only redeeming part of this movie, and it wasn't nearly enough to save it. The acting? My dogs do a better job. The screenplay? I'd lay odds that my 5 year old grandson could come up with something more imaginative and entertaining. The set? Oh yeah...the boiler room - for almost every interior shot.
The zombies? scary? I don't think anybody would be even the least bit afraid of them, unless you have a raccoon or "goth chick" phobia. I'd comment on the plot if there was one to speak of, but it's so utterly lame, it doesn't even deserve mention beyond what I've already given it.
Bottom line: Do NOT waste your money - unless maybe you want to use this movie as a sleep aid.
I will say this much - the girls were pretty. That was the only redeeming part of this movie, and it wasn't nearly enough to save it. The acting? My dogs do a better job. The screenplay? I'd lay odds that my 5 year old grandson could come up with something more imaginative and entertaining. The set? Oh yeah...the boiler room - for almost every interior shot.
The zombies? scary? I don't think anybody would be even the least bit afraid of them, unless you have a raccoon or "goth chick" phobia. I'd comment on the plot if there was one to speak of, but it's so utterly lame, it doesn't even deserve mention beyond what I've already given it.
Bottom line: Do NOT waste your money - unless maybe you want to use this movie as a sleep aid.
Utter garbage!!
20 July 2009
Warning: Spoilers
I was fooled by Fangoria's endorsement of this movie. In my high school days, Fango was a pretty decent "splatter rag," so I picked this one up and rented it. Having seen the movie, I can say Fango must have slipped way down the "cool splatter rag" ladder in the years since then, and this movie is one of the 2 WORST zombie movies I've ever seen.
The overall quality of this movie was awful. I walked away at the end wanting my money back, and wanting to sue the people who made it, and Fangoria magazine for my time back, and the brain cells that died while I was watching it. It's like the star of the movie financed the filming on his credit card (and must have had a $500 limit on his credit card, at that.)
The ONLY part of this movie that was even remotely entertaining was when the (by this point) zombie's penis fell off while he was masturbating. That made for a short burst of hilarious laughter.
The rest of this movie was simply boring. No suspense, no horror, nothing even remotely scary. Just boredom. I could've had an equally good time (except for that one brief moment) going in my back yard and watching the grass grow. Save your money, time, and brain cells! Leave this one on the shelf!!
The overall quality of this movie was awful. I walked away at the end wanting my money back, and wanting to sue the people who made it, and Fangoria magazine for my time back, and the brain cells that died while I was watching it. It's like the star of the movie financed the filming on his credit card (and must have had a $500 limit on his credit card, at that.)
The ONLY part of this movie that was even remotely entertaining was when the (by this point) zombie's penis fell off while he was masturbating. That made for a short burst of hilarious laughter.
The rest of this movie was simply boring. No suspense, no horror, nothing even remotely scary. Just boredom. I could've had an equally good time (except for that one brief moment) going in my back yard and watching the grass grow. Save your money, time, and brain cells! Leave this one on the shelf!!
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