Now, to understand why this film got a 10, it's because while the film has moments that make you wonder what the characters are thinking, it adds to the experience. The Hitcher is a great blend of horror and action thriller that is very short, so it will keep your attention throughout. For a remake, it is phenomenal.
Like the original, the plot centers around a young couple (Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton), this time they are headed to see Bush's family over spring break. As they are driving, they encounter a hitch hiker (Sean Bean) who soon proves that he is not the most trustworthy man in the world.
The best part about this film is the performances of Sean Bean and Sophia Bush, and the direction of David Meyers. Meyers, one of the most prolific directors in the music video industry, makes his feature film debut here, and is nothing short of brilliant. He has an aptitude for shooting the horror aspects of the film, as there are several moments that will make you jump, and there are also some moments that will make you want to yell in excitement. I loved the mood of the film. Meyers stays true to his roots, as there is music playing throughout most of the film. The script is not that great, but it's not important. There are some predictable moments, especially if you've seen the original. Also, none of the characters in the film seem to have any common sense, but once again, it adds to the entertainment because you get a laugh out of it. It's not an overwhelming horror experience, as most of the movie is an action thriller, centering around a game of cat and mouse. Sean Bean is positively chilling and very scary as the title character, his best villainous performance in a career built on these performances. He easily conveys the multiple and conflicted emotions of the character, who never makes his true desire known until the finale of the movie, which is one of the best finales I've ever seen, just out of sheer entertainment. Sophia Bush is the one responsible for the best 8 final minutes of a film I've ever seen. Throughout the film, she is serious eye candy, but during the ending, she is absolutely perfect. I know the guys in the room will go crazy during the end. That's all I'm saying. Neal McDonough gives a good performance in very limited screen time as a lieutenant of the police. He doesn't really have enough dialog to create a real character, but what he does have, he makes the most of it. While I've avoided talking about him throughout the entire review, Zachary Knighton's performance is not bad by any means. Like McDonough, he takes what he's given and does a good job with it. The only difference is that he's given a lot more. The character is not really well written (none of them are), but he does manage to make a character we do feel some sympathy for. All in all, The film is well casted, well directed, and just flat out entertaining. It's a great movie going experience that should be seen in the theaters with an audience. If you get a good crowd that feeds of the movie, it makes it even better.
Due to some graphic content, very intense action, and limited language, I recommend The Hitcher to everyone ages 15 and up, but it's the guys that will have the most fun with it.
10/10 --spy
Like the original, the plot centers around a young couple (Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton), this time they are headed to see Bush's family over spring break. As they are driving, they encounter a hitch hiker (Sean Bean) who soon proves that he is not the most trustworthy man in the world.
The best part about this film is the performances of Sean Bean and Sophia Bush, and the direction of David Meyers. Meyers, one of the most prolific directors in the music video industry, makes his feature film debut here, and is nothing short of brilliant. He has an aptitude for shooting the horror aspects of the film, as there are several moments that will make you jump, and there are also some moments that will make you want to yell in excitement. I loved the mood of the film. Meyers stays true to his roots, as there is music playing throughout most of the film. The script is not that great, but it's not important. There are some predictable moments, especially if you've seen the original. Also, none of the characters in the film seem to have any common sense, but once again, it adds to the entertainment because you get a laugh out of it. It's not an overwhelming horror experience, as most of the movie is an action thriller, centering around a game of cat and mouse. Sean Bean is positively chilling and very scary as the title character, his best villainous performance in a career built on these performances. He easily conveys the multiple and conflicted emotions of the character, who never makes his true desire known until the finale of the movie, which is one of the best finales I've ever seen, just out of sheer entertainment. Sophia Bush is the one responsible for the best 8 final minutes of a film I've ever seen. Throughout the film, she is serious eye candy, but during the ending, she is absolutely perfect. I know the guys in the room will go crazy during the end. That's all I'm saying. Neal McDonough gives a good performance in very limited screen time as a lieutenant of the police. He doesn't really have enough dialog to create a real character, but what he does have, he makes the most of it. While I've avoided talking about him throughout the entire review, Zachary Knighton's performance is not bad by any means. Like McDonough, he takes what he's given and does a good job with it. The only difference is that he's given a lot more. The character is not really well written (none of them are), but he does manage to make a character we do feel some sympathy for. All in all, The film is well casted, well directed, and just flat out entertaining. It's a great movie going experience that should be seen in the theaters with an audience. If you get a good crowd that feeds of the movie, it makes it even better.
Due to some graphic content, very intense action, and limited language, I recommend The Hitcher to everyone ages 15 and up, but it's the guys that will have the most fun with it.
10/10 --spy