Not half bad, but the acting makes me uncomfortable

Rating: 6/10 (25 August 2005)

Interesting idea, decent enough plot, nice twists, some fun gore. But terrible acting. Cary Elwes completely ruins this movie for me, and Leigh Whannell doesn't really fare much better. Their overall interaction is very lame, and when they need to portray utter despair they go over the top and act in a way that just makes me squirm in my chair - especially Elwes.
****Possible minor spoiler ahead****
Two other disappointing things stand out: the use of the tired family concept and the rather lame and predictable chase and fight scenes. Maybe it's just me, but enough with the gun pointing and "oh you got me in the stomach, I didn't see that one coming" scenes.
I can see why horror fans (I am one myself) would enjoy this, but I would not rate this better than a 6 or a 7 even in its genre.