Not as bad as all that....

Rating: Null/10 (20 June 1999)

Event Horizon was a great idea, a great concept. It was influenced by all the right things...Alien, HellRaiser....and in fact it hasn't done a bad job. Many people have been highly critical of this film...simply because it is too obvious where it comes from. As a standalone film, it is quite powerful and will certainly make you jump in places.
I actually thoroughly enjoyed Event Horizon...placing Laurence Fishburne at the centre of this film is a good choice...he is strong and commands respect...the choice of Shaun Pertwee...equally as good. The film is visually in respect of those before it...Blade Runner, Alien(s) and of course HellRaiser. There are some interesting photogrpahic sequences and good special effects.
I think the problem, is that people expected too much from this film, but after several watches, I maintain that this is a good film, pretty horrific in fact. The film launches straight into the story with blistering speed, but does tend to lead us down the old 'past will haunt you' yarn.
You'll either love it, or hate it...but see it with open mind.