Yes, it's good, but builds very predictably.
Haven't seen a decently made horror movie in a while, so it was a good watch.
Smile was made by caring and competent hands. But feels too familiar and formulaic. The whole setup and the supernatural element is simple but effective. The characters are well written, nothing really felt out of place on that front. The acting is also good, decent cast. Seemingly there's nothing to complain about, but... It's a genre film, very heavily influenced by similar movies. The suspense goes away at the end when the outcome becomes obvious. No real shock, twist, or something clever at least. I can appreciate it for what it is, but in the end feels kinda pointless. The end "twist" which isn't really a twist is similar to 1408, when the guy realizes he's still in the room. The investigation, the knowledge about the curse didn't lead anywhere, which was disappointing. Yes, the possibilities raise the tension, but the potential feels unfulfilled. Which is sad, because otherwise I really liked the mood, pace, creepiness and idea. So it's frustrating, because it leaves that itch afterwards, that it could have been great.
Definitely above the average mark, but as I said, left me frustrated.
Haven't seen a decently made horror movie in a while, so it was a good watch.
Smile was made by caring and competent hands. But feels too familiar and formulaic. The whole setup and the supernatural element is simple but effective. The characters are well written, nothing really felt out of place on that front. The acting is also good, decent cast. Seemingly there's nothing to complain about, but... It's a genre film, very heavily influenced by similar movies. The suspense goes away at the end when the outcome becomes obvious. No real shock, twist, or something clever at least. I can appreciate it for what it is, but in the end feels kinda pointless. The end "twist" which isn't really a twist is similar to 1408, when the guy realizes he's still in the room. The investigation, the knowledge about the curse didn't lead anywhere, which was disappointing. Yes, the possibilities raise the tension, but the potential feels unfulfilled. Which is sad, because otherwise I really liked the mood, pace, creepiness and idea. So it's frustrating, because it leaves that itch afterwards, that it could have been great.
Definitely above the average mark, but as I said, left me frustrated.
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