Would have been good, but...

Rating: 5/10 (20 February 2005)

Wow. I thought it was a great story. I think the movie would have been great, and I probably would buy this movie, had it not been for the acting, or lack thereof. First of all, the lead actor, Cary Elwes, is absolutely horrible! He should stick with his "preppy/snob" type roles, because that's about all this guy can do. At critical moments in the plot line, when you have to believe that these people are scared to death, he shouts and sounds like he's on stage in a Broadway musical. Not a good suspenseful actor. I love Monica Potter, and think she should have been given a bigger part, as she IS a good actor.
Danny Glover is another good actor, and I have seen his do well in detective roles, but without Mel Gibson by his side, his role in this movie is about as stale as a a 10 year old bag of chips.
Like I said, the movie was good, and had a good story, but geez, take the time to hire the right cast next time!