Gans and Avery understand Silent Hill.

Rating: 10/10 (22 April 2006)

I just have to say that I was extremely impressed with this movie. Not only did the look and feel of the film do the games justice, but the themes of what the town stands for and the ideas behind the tragic tales of those who are drawn to Silent Hill remain so accurate. What most people don't realize is that Silent Hill is the physical manifestation of a persons punishment for their sins. Everyone that is called to Silent Hill has ghosts in their closets and the movie is no different. Hats off to Gans and Avery for really "getting" their source material and not flinching from it no matter how many people would just refuse to look beyond the surface. Implied meaning has lost so much impact lately and audiences have requested all the information up front or they won't pay attention. Make someone question the nature of something and its deeper meaning and your almost certain to drive them off. Way to stick to your guns guys. I highly recommend Silent Hill to any abstract thinker that is willing to look beyond the words and really dive into the meaning of what it really is to be in your own living hell, and to really question what we think is right, or wrong.
Mike