Bad Slasher Film 2007 Award

Rating: 1/10 (15 June 2008)

2007 must have been a very bad year for movies if this one was the Oscar winner for "Best Picture 2007." I really tried to frame out an argument for why this film even deserves the time to watch it. Personally, I'd rent David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" if you want a better film on violence. Or better yet, if you want violence AND drugs, see "Good Fellows."
But what about the breath taking scenery? Well sure, but few shots aren't better than any IMAX nature clip.
OK. How about the cool chase scenes near the beginning of movie? Alright, for 5 minutes is it interesting. However, the chase scenes aren't anything special we haven't seen before or Oscar worthy for that matter.
Wait! What about the philosophical message on violence? Sorry, lost meanderings postulated by an old Sheriff and a few symbolic references, don't pass this off as intellectual or thought provoking.
Bottom line is this movie is empty without the slasher style murders that tic toc throughout the film to keep you watching, and the acting is sub par on top of it. This is not "Fargo." In fact, if you've seen the well made "Fargo," you don't need to waste your time or money on this one (sorry "Oscar" winner).