A vote I can feel good about.

Rating: 9/10 (27 January 2008)

I seriously gave this movie little chance of being more than just slash & bash craziness. And I believe that kind of pessimism made a huge difference because, when the end credits popped up, I was happy to conclude that I really liked this movie.
It essentially starts with a party that seemed to go on and on but it became a great way to introduce the characters. And like comments by others, I think how the movie focused on the characters was terrific vs. focusing on the "big bad" while dismissing the characters as film fodder.
New York has sure been the victim of some phenomenal yet destructive visual effects and this movie might just be the pinnacle. Whether it was the "big bad" itself or the perspective from a camcorder, this movie was visually outstanding.
And the cast - Seeing Lizzy Caplan was a treat...especially after CBS dismissed 'The Class' just when it was getting great. And Jessica Lucas' time on 'CSI' has probably been child's play compared to what happens with her in this big screen thriller. The rest were terrific as well but you can see for yourself.
So, it gets my vote for one of the best surprises I've had at the movies in quite some time.