Faithful interpretation

Rating: 8/10 (22 April 2006)

Watching this movie I could only think one thing: I told you so! Since I first played the second game (never played the original) I've always said Silent Hill had the production values to make a good movie. I mean think about, how many other video game movies have had great set decoration, decent acting (I point my finger at you, Resident Evil), and a good plot all in a game. Yes the games never had the best game play, but that doesn't translate onto the screen.
So, back to the movie. The is a faithful interpretation of the games. I say 'interpretation' because its still the same plot but the characters have been switched around. Harry Mason is now Rose De Sylva and Cheryl is now Sharon De Sylva. Pyramid head is in it (great addition by the way) and some locations don't look the same. Outside of these, almost everything else the unaltered.
The style of the movie is a delight. The cinematography is calm and schizophrenic when it needs to be. While CGI is used for the mist and decaying interiors, creatures people in latex outfits, with some of them being CG edited. The acting is good, the action is suspenseful, and they're are parts of honest creepiness, thanks to the great sound effects. While it can get boring in some parts, the movie makes up for with great scenes of Pyramid Head and intense encounters with other creatures.
All in all, fans of the series should like this, non-gamers will, and maybe some die-hards. Happy viewings.