The definition of fantastic-concept/average-execution.

Rating: 6/10 (29 September 2012)

I love the idea of this movie.
Perhaps this material would have been better suited for Adam Green or Sam Raimi.
It's very difficult to discuss this film without giving away plot-points, and I'm not going to do that.
It had some comedic moments, which I enjoyed, but the film didn't come anywhere close to meeting my expectations.
I watched a slightly average Aussy horror flick last night that was better than this, "The Loved One's"(6/10), only without the hype.
I can tell you that the idea of the film is a 10/10... where do you think the other aspects of this film sit for me to rank it 5.7/10?
They barely tapped into a brilliant story, and seemed totally lost in how to finish this thing. The entire set-up of the main characters needs re-written and re-shot, and it really starts the movie off with a huge THUD. I think the ultimate explanation or 'purpose' of the storyline is a bit ridiculous, and could have been better explained away(as it so terribly was), or justified(another "you'll have to see it' statement).
This brilliant 'idea' will split audiences. Some will gush over the idea itself, but I believe the idea only takes a movie so far. Perhaps the films humor will eventually open my heart to give this film a re-watch, but not any time soon.
Sorry I feel the need to say it,... this film is a little over-rated. Not a lot. A little. It isn't a terrible movie, but it also isn't a 7.3 movie either.. Perhaps my expectations here are affecting my score a little bit.
BUT, I love the horror genre. I believe this falls into the very average horror category,.. near the likes of the "My Bloody Valentine 3D" remake or "Silent Hill", and not like the posthumously honored cult-classic that we were told it was upon release.
57/100
You'll like this if you liked: Cabin Fever(slightly better), Silent Hill(about even), Cube(slightly better), Zombieland(better), or Dylan Dog(worse).