Better than average horror flick

Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2000)

'Final Destination' gets off to an absolutely excellent beginning, one of the best in recent memory, and goes slowly downhill from there. The climax doesn't really fit into the rest of the plot and seems sort of tacked on, not very entertaining or realistic. Still, the first twenty minutes manage create a lasting first impression and the acting helps things somewhat.
The writers managed to keep the story flowing perfectly, and at the same time capture realistic dialog, same goes for the direction, which is also above the norm.
Devon Sawa does well with a pretty generic character, but it is the almost unknown supporting cast which keep everything together. The musical score also captures the flavor of the events, helping to make 'Final Destination' better than most of the other 'teen horror' movies.
It easily could've gotten lost in the big box office winter of 1999/2000 if it wasn't for the good reviews and presumably a lot of positive word-of-mouth. It has become quite the runaway hit, still going strong months after opening weekend.