A really good movie - but not for everyone

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 2011)

I say it is not for everyone because:
Firstly, you need to have the ability to suspend your imagination, don't start to judge otherwise you might find things silly or nonsensical. Let yourself go with the flow of the film.
Secondly, you need to be able to appreciate the video game genre, or have some knowledge of it. I didn't know Silent Hill as a game and am not a video game player, but I have played a couple of games like hotel626.com that have the same kind of set-up, mood and style.
Thirdly and finally, you need to be able to stomach horror and gore. In my opinion, it's not as bad as traditionally horror movies, in that there aren't many 'cheap scares', but still there is plenty of darkness and blood, so you can't be the kind of person that gets freaked out by that stuff.
If you passed, then I feel you will really enjoy this film, like I did. The plot moves quickly, is interesting. The effects and screen shots are scene stealers. And the ending in my opinion is satisfying with a slight twist that makes the movie real.
Finally, it has a really good moral message. Hm..maybe I should up my rating to a 9.