Fascinating

Rating: 6/10 (22 January 2000)

'Fascinating' is probably the most correct word to describe this film. What it lacks in setting and in special effects it gains in an imaginative plot. And yet, the plot is probably the most simple I've heard of for many years. Five or six people are trapped in a room and have to get out, only there are traps that will kill you and the next room looks exactly the same as the one before apart from a different colour. Like a labyrinth. Like I said, do not expect any fascinating special effects or some nice settings or some great cinematography or (for that matter) some great acting or, coming to think about it, an elaborate plot. Just watch this for the *simple* plot that is very fascinating and if you don't expect too much I think you'll enjoy it. [Plot SPOILER revealed below.] I have to say, though, that the 'psycho-boy' ending was a bit of a cop out, is this the ending we wanted? Don't think so. Perhaps the screenwriters' imagination ran out just there, which is a shame really.
6/10