I know, it's fashionable to hit on Boll right now. And he's clearly not a great director, so some of it is justified. However, while this movie isn't the next Reservoir Dogs or The Matrix, it's an enjoyable little action/horror flick with an intriguing story.
First of all, technically, this movie is quite well done. The computer effects aren't exceptional, but they're better than those in many recent Hollywood flicks. The creature design is pretty cool, too, even though some close-ups of the monsters are visibly computer generated.
Acting is generally sub-par, but not annoyingly so. I like Dorff and Slater, and they deliver their part. Some of the supporting cast is pretty bad, but they aren't on screen for too long.
The main weakness of the movie is the script. There are some plot holes, and the story is a bit complicated. But if you pay attention, read the intro and listen to the voice-overs, it's quite easy to follow what's happening. Large parts of the story seem to be taken from Lincoln/Child novels, which is just fine with me since I think more of their books should be turned into movies.
The film is about 50% horror and 50% action. While it couldn't stand as an action movie or as a horror flick, the combination of the two make it quite interesting. The action scenes are well filmed, with great music scores and some interesting camera perspectives. The horror scenes deliver the scares, and caught me off-guard four or five times.
All in all, this isn't a memorable movie, but it *is* a very enjoyable movie, clearly better than some of the recent Hollywood action/horror movies like Species 3 or Cat Woman. It absolutely does not deserve the low rating it currently has. If you like action/horror movies, rent this. Don't expect a movie in the level of Underworld or Blade, and you won't be disappointed.
First of all, technically, this movie is quite well done. The computer effects aren't exceptional, but they're better than those in many recent Hollywood flicks. The creature design is pretty cool, too, even though some close-ups of the monsters are visibly computer generated.
Acting is generally sub-par, but not annoyingly so. I like Dorff and Slater, and they deliver their part. Some of the supporting cast is pretty bad, but they aren't on screen for too long.
The main weakness of the movie is the script. There are some plot holes, and the story is a bit complicated. But if you pay attention, read the intro and listen to the voice-overs, it's quite easy to follow what's happening. Large parts of the story seem to be taken from Lincoln/Child novels, which is just fine with me since I think more of their books should be turned into movies.
The film is about 50% horror and 50% action. While it couldn't stand as an action movie or as a horror flick, the combination of the two make it quite interesting. The action scenes are well filmed, with great music scores and some interesting camera perspectives. The horror scenes deliver the scares, and caught me off-guard four or five times.
All in all, this isn't a memorable movie, but it *is* a very enjoyable movie, clearly better than some of the recent Hollywood action/horror movies like Species 3 or Cat Woman. It absolutely does not deserve the low rating it currently has. If you like action/horror movies, rent this. Don't expect a movie in the level of Underworld or Blade, and you won't be disappointed.