A decent film, not more

Rating: Null/10 (13 April 2000)

Final Destination had the potential to be a deep, thought provoking movie, but in the end it was just another dead teenager flick. I really would have liked a more in-depth discussion about death, destiny, and accepting mortality, but all the philosophical issues were only gestured to, never fully explored. It would also have benefitted from a more subtle approach; the symbolism and foreshadowing are forced down one's throat. The movie was still entertaining on a shallower basis, however. The death scenes are well done, though some are a bit tacky. In the end, Final Destination is just good popcorn.