Good Concept - Bad Handling

Rating: 6/10 (19 October 2009)

I attended a showing over of Paranormal Activity the weekend. I found it to be a good watch, and had fun watching in the theater with a fairly good sized audience. It isn't the best horror/fright movie ever, so I wouldn't expect that.
The concept was good. Character development was in-line with the story. Performances were good, but obviously not winning any Oscars. I am hearing a number of "Blair Witch" comparisons. I wish this movie came out before Blair Witch.
This movie has been in the can for quite sometime, and the biggest failure of it has been in how it has been handled.
My only comment is don't put the best scare in the trailer.