Terrifyingly....

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2003)

dull.
I myself loved the first movie. The characters were fleshed out enough so you cared for them, and the death scenes were detailed and interesting. I admit I wasn't at the edge of my seat -- it just isn't comfortable there. Now, I went to the movie theater expecting a dull, boring sequel, and I wasn't surprised. Firstly, the characters were dull, and Kimberly came off as a dull and whiney priss. Burke was an interesting character, but they chose not to explore him. (Spoilerness ahead) There were some good parts to this movie. I *loved* that Clear Rivers (Ali Larter) got more screentime, but I was disappointed at her bitchyness. I suppose being locked up for so long and no one being able to say your name right struck a nerve. (it's pronounced claire, not clear.) But a lot of the deaths were lame. Tim (James N. Kirk)'s scenes were interesting, and the tension was really building up, then he gets smashed by a falling sheet of glass. Big whoop, I'm so scared. Another thing, the way Alex was killed was horrible. The mentally strong, lovable character from the first movie is crushed by a falling brick. How creative. Also, the way Clear was killed really p*ssed me off.
Overall, I give this a 3/10. I truly don't know how ANYONE could find this film decent. WAY too much gore, horrible acting, no character development, and no one can even say Clear's name right for god's sake xx;