I'm not going to include any "spoilers" in this review, I might write another one after this weekend, and talk about specific things in the film.
What I am going to say is that I was disappointed.
Now, let me preface that by saying this: I did like the movie. I didn't love it, and I didn't think it was great. But, I did not hate the flick.
But, the flick IS NOT what the previews make it out to be. It IS NOT a mystery/thriller like I was expecting. And honestly, not a whole lot happens in the film. The entire story (and the ORIGINAL plot) is revealed in the trailer. It is OBVIOUS that they cut out an entire part of the storyline, as it is missing from the film, and nothing seems to happen.
There is no mystery, like the trailer eludes to.
From the beginning, you know what happens.
Then, they have characters make decisions that are so out of character that they don't make any sense for the storyline - but are needed. It's all in an effort to force the story to go somewhere.
And sadly, this film has the longest, most drawn-out ending since "Return of the King" it NEVER feels like its going to end. Slow, slow, slow, blah, blah, blah... I couldn't sit still.
Also, there were numerous times that lyrical music was used, instead of a score, and I thought it was horrible. It was like having 5 montages in a film. It really didn't work for me.
So, did I really like this film, like I thought I did at the beginning of this post?
Maybe I don't.
I can't think of too many positives about it. But, when it was over, I don't remember thinking it was a waste of my time (although I was thinking, "Thank God! It's FINALLY over!!!").
Hmmmm... I'm warning you: It IS NOT like the preview makes you think it is. It's not. So, don't expect that. I hope you enjoy it more than I apparently did.
