better than average horror film

Rating: 9/10 (23 August 2006)

Thought this was very well done and almost as creepy/scary as the video game. Performances and effects were excellent. Would recommend it to any fan of horror/fantasy films. Much of the criticism of this film comes from people unfamiliar with the video game. That being said, I still think that it's a worthwhile see on it's own, although it has much more impact if you've played the game. The film's cast is enough to recommend it: Rhada Mitchell's performance equals her superb job in Pitch Black; Sean Bean is always worth watching; Alice Krige and Debra Kara Unger lend their credibility to the film. Overall, one of the best video game to cinema efforts to date.