Don't believe the hype...

Rating: 6/10 (30 December 2002)

I wish I had taken that bit of advice before seeing this movie. This movie was billed as the scariest movie you'll see all year...sorry, it wasn't. What is supposed to be the scariest parts in the film they showed in trailers on TV. I was really disappointed in this film. I adore Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix--both are truly gifted actors and they did well in this film, don't get me wrong but I was always waiting for the story to actually start! When it finally did ten minutes later the credits are rolling. It isn't a horrible film, there were some good parts but it definitely didn't live up to the hype. It just wasn't that scary. If you want scary or rather creepy, rent "Night of the Living Dead" and watch it with the lights out. Now THAT'S creepy!