A classic is born!

Rating: 7/10 (24 April 2020)

Ahhh, a classic horror film. The slasher films are back (then again, did they ever leave?). 'Final Destination' is an interesting concept where Death itself is the antagonist in a slasher film.
After an impressive opening, the film gets more freaky. All the characters die in freak accidents, and - come to think of it - is actually so possible. For these youngsters, death is sure to knock on the door. Even though we expect it, some deaths are very unexpected - if you know what I mean - and quite shocking. The execution (pardon the pun!) of the plot is interesting and rather thrilling. The very idea of cheating death is alluring.
Even more interesting, is when the characters realize they will die in the order of which they were supposed to die. Paying attention to signs all around you might save your life, but then death moves on to the next person in line, until it is your turn again, and again you have to try and outwit it. Very clever premise indeed!
The film is atmospheric and foreboding, with disaster lurking around every corner. The cast is pretty good and convincing, and so are the visual effects. The action sequences are also very well done. A great amount of detail went into the making of this film.