A Valiant effort, yet ultimately, it falls down a bit

Rating: 6/10 (29 October 2009)

I saw this movie enter the US top 10 out of the blue and instantly was intrigued. I knew nothing of the movie, hadn't even read a trailer or a review. I kept it that way and got my hands on this movie asap. I prepared, and judging from the huge reception and hearing Spielberg had to switch it off half way through because he was so scared, I was expecting this to be very chilling.
Granted this movie does a superb job at keeping suspense going with it's minimalist attitude, but at the end, for someone as enthusiast about horror as I, it became predictable. The last 20 minutes I could have scripted myself. That's not an insult, it was just a bit predictable.
It's a great effort by a 1st time director but for me, it just wasn't scary enough. I would recommend people to see it, but don't expect a great movie. If you thought Blair Witch was the scariest movie you ever saw, see this! If you're more of a 'Don't look now'/'Rosemary's Baby'/'The Shining'/'The Exorcist'/'The Mist' person, don't expect to be kept awake at night!