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WOW...This was a surprise..!!!!

posted 16 years ago by edoman2000
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I catched this movie while channel surfing the other day. It was late and since nothing in TV was on I saw that it starred the newcomer from Terminator Salvation (Sam Worthington) so I gave it a go.

From the get go I was thinking that this would be a Lake Placid/Alligator, ripoff but I was kinda surprised they were showing it in HBO and not in Sci-Fi channel. Also I noticed that the girl from Pitch Black (Radha Mitchell) was also in the cast....Hmm Interesting.

The first thing I noticed was the cinematography and score were pretty good. It looked like quality movie making. At least It had something to look forward to. Not unlike those Sci-Fi Channel movies (who actually watch those movies, btw???)

Well...After watching the movie I have to say this was a pretty good surprise. I was not expecting the movie to be as good as it was. I am not saying it is the greatest movie ever. But I can truly say that this is what Lake Placid was trying to be. A serious, gripping, nail biting (the cave scene was just so intense) movie based on actual science and even though some parts require the viewer's belief suspension, it was truly remarkable.

I was actually thinking through out the movie "how are they gonna get out of that one". Specially on the cave scene.

Truly great surprise.

If you have not seen it, and you actually at least tolerated Lake Placid, I strongly recommend this one.

Good acting, great cinematography, great music score. Overall 7.0 - 10. Just because I was so surprised with it.

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[–] IAmNo4 15 years ago

I found it decent. Nothing special, but definitely not bad at all.

Wish there were more deaths though.

[–] JoeGPM 15 years ago

I agree. Not a great film, but a pleasant surprise nonetheless.

[–] waz_fukashima 15 years ago

This. More death, but i also think the suspense came from the few deaths there were. Not one was actually wasted and each felt really real, fast and scary as hell.

Especially the first real kill, Neill. Really shocking.

[–] Cheena71 15 years ago

I, too, stumbled upon this one late night and really enjoyed it. The alligators...no crocs...and their behavior was entertaining. SPOILERS.........There were some characters that got on your nerves that you wanted the croc to eat, there were folks that were undeserving on their outcome. I'd actually recommend it to someone to rent.

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[–] alywin 14 years ago

I definitely watched various features when I rented the UK DVD.

[–] PrimordialDreamer 14 years ago

I agree, it was a smart and well made film with great cinematography, but it`s to be expected from Mclean after the brilliant and disturbing Wolf Creek. I look forward to seeing what he does next. 7/10.

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[–] scoup 12 years ago

Agreed. Nice tension and beautifully shot.

[–] Woodyanders 12 years ago

I was surprised and impressed by how credible it was. The key thing that made this film so harrowing was the fact that everything that happened was within the realm of possibility.

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[–] slash_pars 12 years ago

I thought it was a good film. But I wish it had more deaths. Especially that cheesy American bitch with the glasses. I'd have loved to see her eaten alive on screen. *beep* cheesy yank *beep*

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