creative but not for the seasick

Rating: Null/10 (22 January 2008)

Being in the TV commercial industry for 15 years does prepare one for shaky hand held cameras but I must say I've never attended a movie where people leave in ten-fifteen minutes and sit in the corridors catching their breath looking very decidedly green!
I did care for the characters and although a lot was unsaid, I thought the storyline was OK although a little contrived. It was very intense and I did feel like some of the characters. I could feel their panic, their confusion and also their pain right up to the bitter end.
I'm tempted to rate this higher but as an overall it's a love it or hate it movie. Personally, I was OK watching it throughout as I do play 2nd person games but this 1st person POV is incredibly intense and I had to look away many times throughout.
My friends who were with me we're not so complimentary.
A little less shake would have made it more enjoyable IMO. After the movie, even watching the sushi conveyor belt made us nauseous! I gave up trying to remember the details as every time I did, a wave of nausea hit.
There were some comments that barf bags should have been provided during the ticket purchase! LOL. Seriously not for people who get seasick easily. I would try to catch it on the smaller screen as to not overload the senses!