Superiority of execution -in multiple ways

Rating: 9/10 (6 September 2019)

Score: Brilliant, lush and beautiful
Script / Dialog: Both on-the-cuff and off; carrying the story, while giving itself allowances to maneuver
SFX / Sound Design: Powerful, interesting
Pacing: Not rushed
Casting: Unbelievable (might be the first time you'd think "they got it right")
VFX: Far beyond expectation in execution and artistry
Originality: Meets expectations, exceeds projections
Transitions: Synchronous, hypnotic
Emotional shifts: Rich, if not slightly exhausting
The scares were exhilarating and did not leave the imagination wanting for any greater payoff than what was abundantly delivered.
The scare-reveals far exceeded expectation in their detail, artistry and morbidity.
The score was markedly brilliant and matched the theatrical expectation of a cinematic experience.
The sound design and voice modulation SFX were crisp, with rich harmonics, overtones and punchy bass.
The casting decisions prove: that careful effort will produce amazing results
for continuity-in-storytelling and suspension of disbelief; expertly executed here -in multiple ways.
The presentation of victimization by the antagonist is so talent-fully executed,
the audience feels split between sadness and satisfaction as characters meet their demise.
One scene, truly emulates what it might be like for a mammal to act like a reptile;
and how it might go about doing so -right at the exact moment its prey finds itself
entirely inside that predator's kill zone (cheers to the actor, director and editor).
This film genuinely straddled two incompatible worlds fluidly; one of horror, shock, torment and terror; with another of actuality per how humans speak and think, how they make decisions differently from each other, and somehow too;
a parallel world where humor remains a legitimate mode of thought even despite
any level of absurdity-of-circumstance.
This film can be watched -easily once every year and half or so, with friends or by oneself; and not be bored. Other films like 2001, The Goonies, Caddyshack -all also have this quality.
The theater staff DID float a red helium filled balloon inside the room during the film; causing the words "oh (hell) no, oh (hell) no..." to be audible from folks in the back of the theater LOL!
All in all; very satisfying.
Emotionally; this felt like a roller coaster ride with a LOT of highs!
Enjoy!