I had been avoiding this film for a while after watching its trailer before. Because I really can't stand watching movies full of unlikable characters which seem to be a trend these days. However, I came across this movie again one day and started reading reviews on IMDb, I decided to take a chance. Mostly because this is a film of the directer of "Excision" and I liked the film, and also I was curious to see the dynamics and dialog between these "unlikable people".
In conclusion, I liked it!
The dialog in first half is pretty funny, rather whimsical. I found myself giggling in some scenes. To me, they are not unlikable (except for the grandma;she is a disgraceful worthless c**t), they are just deadly honest and no filter or sugar coating when they talk to each other, I would say which can be a good thing unless hurting your partner's feelings. Owen is an emotionally pretty broken person, he can't relate to other people, perhaps even to himself. I don't think Owen particularly hates Isabel's brother or her friends, it's just that is who he is. Probably Owen doesn't even understand why people take everything he says personally. Although it doesn't justify how he behaves in front of others, taking this into consideration helps understand him. Isabel actually seems worse since she acts like a civilized person and yet, her remarks towards Owen sound very personal and abrasive. Whereas Owen, we can see that he was trying to meet her half way with his awkward manner in spite of his lack of empathy. To be honest, I found it was quite heart warming.
However, after they arrive at Owen's grandmother's house, things slowly start to turn a weird direction.
I suppose this director sees Annalyn Mccord's value in a way other people don't see (Definitely he doesn't want to use her just as a pretty eye-candy...). As "Excision" took a weird turn towards the end, this one also goes to the same direction. This director seems to like making the story a little bit positive and ease our tension, before displaying its sudden dark ending. Somehow he is good at making me feel facing-the-end-of-the-world type of depression with his films. I just didn't know what to do with my sense of loss caused by its ending. I was very sad for a while after watching this movie.
Overall, this is not a movie for everyone, I even see why some people don't like it, but if you find the trailer amusing, go for it. But the movie doesn't stay that way. Don't forget that it is categorized as a horror movie after all...
In conclusion, I liked it!
The dialog in first half is pretty funny, rather whimsical. I found myself giggling in some scenes. To me, they are not unlikable (except for the grandma;she is a disgraceful worthless c**t), they are just deadly honest and no filter or sugar coating when they talk to each other, I would say which can be a good thing unless hurting your partner's feelings. Owen is an emotionally pretty broken person, he can't relate to other people, perhaps even to himself. I don't think Owen particularly hates Isabel's brother or her friends, it's just that is who he is. Probably Owen doesn't even understand why people take everything he says personally. Although it doesn't justify how he behaves in front of others, taking this into consideration helps understand him. Isabel actually seems worse since she acts like a civilized person and yet, her remarks towards Owen sound very personal and abrasive. Whereas Owen, we can see that he was trying to meet her half way with his awkward manner in spite of his lack of empathy. To be honest, I found it was quite heart warming.
However, after they arrive at Owen's grandmother's house, things slowly start to turn a weird direction.
I suppose this director sees Annalyn Mccord's value in a way other people don't see (Definitely he doesn't want to use her just as a pretty eye-candy...). As "Excision" took a weird turn towards the end, this one also goes to the same direction. This director seems to like making the story a little bit positive and ease our tension, before displaying its sudden dark ending. Somehow he is good at making me feel facing-the-end-of-the-world type of depression with his films. I just didn't know what to do with my sense of loss caused by its ending. I was very sad for a while after watching this movie.
Overall, this is not a movie for everyone, I even see why some people don't like it, but if you find the trailer amusing, go for it. But the movie doesn't stay that way. Don't forget that it is categorized as a horror movie after all...