Kooky

Rating: 3/10 (3 April 2011)

I am flabbergasted that this film is getting the praise it is receiving. I went into this movie only knowing that it was a horror film. I had no expectations or pre-formed opinions. I hoped I could have an open mind.
The beginning of the film gave it a feel of Hitchcock/Sam Raimi. Simple scenes. Black and white. The worst parts of the violin being scraped at. The sounds of a grand piano being smashed with a sledge hammer. I applaud the composer of the soundtrack (to which every bit of the three stars I gave are credited) but the story/characters/horror fell flat almost immediately. And soon after the fall, the kookiness began. It was all topped of with an attempt to bring in some unneeded comic relief? I took the Raimi approach but it was no use. The director was serious about his choice to add this aspect to the film and wrong for doing so.
I hope no one hurts their eyes by going to see this film. I can say, if you would like, buy a ticket to go see a good film and enjoy the first 3 minutes of this one while waiting for your film to start. The music is well done, but not well placed. Wasted on a crappy film.