A great ride

Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2006)

My partner and I just saw Silent Hill today.
We are both fans of the game(s), so our expectations were very high. We weren't disappointed.
The Silent Hill world was captured perfectly in our opinion. We even joked about the symbols used in the movie, how they reminded us of save points in the game.
If I had one criticism of the movie, it was that the ending was a little too neat. When you finish the games, you're often left with more questions than answers. This is what has always kept me going back for more. I don't know if this shuts the door on possible sequels, which would be a shame as we thoroughly enjoyed the film.
Game to film hasn't had much success in the past, but Silent Hill I think raised the bar and did great justice to the game. Even if you haven't played Silent Hill, you'll take something away from the film. It is a horror film of immense beauty and an abundance of atmosphere.
Maybe Hideo Kajima will consider allowing these film makers to have a go at Metal Gear Solid.