over-hyped

Rating: 3/10 (9 January 2006)

For all the hype and promises of gore that surrounded this movie I have to say that it was all blown WAY out of proportion. Four of us attended this movie and four of us left disappointed. Thankfully we chose a matinée because this flick was definitely not worth full price admission. The tag-line "The scariest American movie in a decade" is way out in left field too. I can think of at least a dozen scarier and anyone who goes to see "Hostel" should be able to do the same. The gore is okay at best and the story is pitiful, as is the acting. If you are looking for cheap T&A then by all means shell out the cash or pull out the plastic but don't plan on leaving with a good taste in your mouth. Unless the theater has exceptionally great popcorn.