Ignore the hype and enjoy the movie

Rating: 8/10 (30 August 1999)

Just to get it out of the way, this movie was NOT the scariest thing I've ever seen, the footage WAS nauseating to watch at times, and the dialogue was often limited.
That being said, Blair Witch is a very creative movie, with the ability to get the adrenaline pumping as you watch it. The tagline gives away the ending - after all, only the footage was found, right? - but I was still at the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next.
Many of the people leaving the theatre were complaining that it was boring, and that they expected a real "horror" film. If what you're looking for is "Scream," this isn't it. Instead, it relies on creating a mood for the audience that encourages you to try to imagine yourself in the characters' places.
As for the dialogue, I thought it was extremely realistic, if not terribly original. The acting was superb. I found myself getting angry with Heather as she pranced around with her camera, and during the scene where they start to lose it at Mike, I could REALLY imagine the feelings they were having.
If you haven't seen Blair Witch but plan to, just sit back and let the movie take you, and you'll probably enjoy it. Just ignore the hype, as it really is overblown.