Sick, Depressing and Boring

Rating: 1/10 (29 January 2000)

I can't understand what the critics saw in this film. It's basically a standard serial killer film full of cliches (old cop on verge of retiring and young eager cop full of new ideas -yawn) but with two main differences - the ending, and the sheer grossness of the murders.
I've watched many horror and crime movies and I'm not squeamish but I found the murders so unpleasant that I became detached from the movie and started wondering. . The disgusting crimes combined with the general darkness and mumbled dialogue made the whole film depressing and hard to care about.
As for the ending, it only served to remove any suspense that had been building up. I didn't find the last few scenes shocking or surprising - I realised what was coming and just wanted it to be over.
Well made - maybe. Well acted - perhaps (if you could make out all the dialogue). Innovative - yes, but not in a good way. Imaginative - yes, but not the kind of imagination you want to dwell on. Watch only if you actively enjoy being made to feel miserable.