pointless and poorly developed

Rating: 3/10 (25 August 2006)

I don't know about what are thinking creators of game adaptations. Let's just say that the best game adaptation in my opinion is Resident Evil and this film, is only a passable, brainless entertainment. It seems that creators of films based on video games have still no clue that a movie is completely different type of medium than video game. As a result, they produce either films so closely related to video games that unbearable or insipid movies which have almost nothing in common with the game (Doom), which probably stems from ignorance of adapted game. Silent Hill belongs to the first category. I have no idea what screenwriter has provided for the film as it has practically no plot. Director Christopher Gans uses only some plot points which are so illogical even for the horror flick about supernatural phenomena. At first, why does Rose DaSilva bring her child to Silent Hill? Why does policeman chase her? ... The film doesn't give any answers and, in addition, "the story" is so poorly developed that even actors, who plays usually well, do badly here. In consequence, the film becomes a dull and unbearable experience. The facts that Silent Hill town is very atmospheric as well as both set design and special effects are good unfortunately don't save this pointless pic. What also makes bad impression is quite confusing ending which buries the film even more. All in all, you had better play once again the same game instead of watching this trashy movie. Don't trust promising trailer.