Ambiguous horror movie that I do appreciate

Rating: 8/10 (5 February 2015)

This is a horror movie that I can understand why some people would really hate it and why some people would praise it. Mainly because it's a movie that needs to be looked at in a in-depth manner in order to be appreciated. When I was first watching this movie I found it spooky, but it didn't really terrify me or anything like that. But it's a movie that can leave an impression after the watch. Because the psychological and psychedelic aspect of this movie really did start to scare me afterward. I was creeped out before I was able to go to bed, and I am at a age where I don't do that anymore. I also found certain criticisms towards this movie by other critics to be unfair. Such as some critics pointing out that the Babadook is too ambiguous and there is no origin story it. There is a reason why the director decided to go in that vague direction and it works. I also enjoy movies where you think you got certain characters figured out, but they make this 360 degree turn. Which can only work if the direction and the engraving of the characteristics of the characters in the story has been done right. Now the cinematography, acting and sound really brings this movie to life with it's creepiness and dreamlike sequences. Overall, if you are a audience member that want to watch a scary jump scare movie with your girl or a guy than this one might not be for you. However if you are an audience member that can have the patience to focus and delve into the symbolic and psychological aspects of this film. Then you will probably at least appreciate it.
8.2/10