Ignore all the hype; Paranormal Activity is a major let-down

Rating: 3/10 (18 October 2009)

I'm a huge horror movie buff and it takes a lot to freak me out. So I was pretty excited when reviews said this movie would terrify even the most hard-core horror movie fan. Was I disappointed. The action is slow paced, and when there is something "spooky" it's not nearly as scary as the trailers lead you to believe. I'm not sure what movie that test audience was watching, but it surely could not have been Paranormal Activity.
I also had a hard time caring for the female character. I thought she had no redeeming qualities. Is it bad I was rooting for the ghost?
Paranormal Activity is a pretty tame horror film and completely miss-able. Go see Zombieland instead.