great film

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2008)

even though it is a retread of your typical monster movie, it breathes new life into the genre. the best way to describe the film is that it is genuine. you never feel cheated and find yourself rooting for some of the characters (I generally find the main characters are stupid and hope they die). it was chilling to watch the events unfold on a home video recorder a la "Blair Witch." This genre has seen 2 solid entries as of late (the other being "Host"). I would love to see more filmmakers take a similar approach with their films. I'm tired of cookie-cutter films where everything is predictable. The originality of the approach sets it apart from the Japanese monster flicks. I could go on, but wanted to keep it brief and make sure I voiced my approval on a brilliant film (I even jumped several times). The most telling part of my movie going experience was how my wife reacted. I made her go and she seemed totally disinterested in the whole thing and told me to "wake her up" when it's over. First 15 minutes I thought she'd fall asleep for sure, but then the action begun and she was hooked. Midway through the film she brought he feet up and knees to her chin, hugging her legs. I would have started busting up, but the scene was genuinely scary. (You'll know it when you see it). She loved it. But the best part about the movie? No Tyler Perry!! Which is more than I can say for J.J. Abram's "Star Trek."
Go check out this movie, it's great.