Butler, PA

Rating: 7/10 (19 July 2003)

Around the time of Final Destinations production, teen slasher films were very popular. The film was made to capitalize on that fleeting market, but I've have to give recognition to the writers and director for trying something a little bit different, at least for the time period in which it was made. James Wong did a good job directing. His style is far from innovative, but it provides the film with a nice tone. The screenplay could have went better. Though better than an average example, FD still suffers from lack of character developement and some mediocre dialogue. There are far worse examples in the genre, though. The acting was also good. Ali Larter was the only one I really didn't care for. She just seemed rather uninterested in what she was doing. There really wasn't that many parts I found to be particularly suspenseful or scary, though they will keep you from slipping off into boredom. The final 15 minutes or so was also rather dull.
A good example of later teen horror films. There are evident negative elements, but there are some good ones too. If you don't take yourself too seriously, you should find it at least decent.
6.5/10
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