Not What I'd Hoped For

Rating: 6/10 (9 March 2007)

This movie wasn't total let down. I had to say that at the onset. It wasn't as bad as some say. But it wasn't as good as it should have been, either.
Jessica Alba. Unlike her curves, her performance was flat. That's all I have to say on it; it was lacking.
The story was the classic story, with a few adulterations, but nothing uproariously radical. It unfolded well, and didn't begin to fall apart until towards the end, when the performances stood alone and most of the action was over.
I won't talk about the direction, because there really isn't a lot to talk about here. I also won't talk about the performances, mainly because with a sole exception, there really weren't any performances worth commenting on.
The one bright light? Ben. He was perfect in every detail. And the development and construction of his character and "look" was the one I was most worried about! What a hoot, hunh? It rates a 5.8/10 from...
the Fiend :.