Could have been better

Rating: 6/10 (24 June 2007)

Although I enjoy all sorts of films, I seem to be most critical of horror and SciFi. I am able to suspend disbelief without any trouble, which might account for my enjoyment of so many movies, but once broken I have trouble buying into the plot line. Having said that, there are a few times 1408 started to loose me; however, there were enough unexpected twists to the story to make the film satisfying in the end.
The best movie villains are unseen and subtle. Think of Jaws. 1408 starts off that way, but then relies on over the top special effects to thrill and frighten the audience. Had that part of the film been less over stated, the over all results would have been much better.
John Cusack's performance is solid and he was able to keep me engaged even when the story began to fall apart for me. Also, Samuel L Jackson can do no wrong in my eyes. The cinematography and artistic direction could have been more creative.
It's a great show to see at the drive-in with a bunch of friends, but I doubt it's destined to become a classic.