Genius, not for everyone

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2013)

It is not every day that a genre bending movie such as Cabin in the Woods comes out. I loved this film, but I am surprised by all the negative reviews. You don't expect a strawberry, banana, pineapple smoothie to taste like only strawberries, or overpoweringly like banana, why would you expect a genre bender to be overwhelmingly comical or horrific?
To begin with, the writing was well done. There are subtle layers that you pick up on the more you watch it. Generally that is considered to be good writing, when there are layers upon layers of subtle dialog and character development. Then of course there is the not so subtle dialog.
It was comical. No it was not a film with both feet planted firmly into the most hysterical depths of comedy. IT WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE! The comedy, to me, created a refreshing contrast in a world of films where horror, screams and gore are all that is valued.
It was suspenseful but not scary. I don't really like movies where things pop out all the time, so when I watch them, as the "scary" scene approaches I cover one eye and sink into my seat. This film provided enough eye-covering/seat-sinking moments that made my heart race. I understand some people need INTENSE HORROR to like a movie but again, this is not where the movie was trying to go.
It was a conspiracy! The conspiracy was what made this film awesome. Because when I was asked if I wanted to see Cabin in the Woods or Promethus, I chose Promethus. I thought I knew the story already. Even once I watched the trailer I didn't KNOW the story.
The characters were awesome. First, they were playing stereotypes without actually being stereotypes. The Virgin was not a virgin. The Athlete was studying sociology on full academic scholarship. The Scholar, while smart, played football. The Fool unravels the whole story, and the Whore was pre-med and acting like a "slut" because she was literally drugged.
As for people who claim it was poorly acted or that the stereotypes were boring... THAT WAS THE POINT. Proof? The complacency of the story, of the work done by the puppeteers, they were so self satisfied that they ignored the warning signs of their down fall. Its called plot development and foreshadowing for those who would cry lazy writing.
I personally found the editing to be very well done throughout. Awesome foreshadowing. Great dialog, original concept. Over all this move has several well developed themes that are reinforced through technical effects, especially the editing.
Don't take the negative reviews here too seriously, just as you shouldn't take this movie too seriously. People who are hating are haters. They spend money on movies and choose to not be entertained. "It wasn't scary enough" "it wasn't funny enough"- Alright, you go make a better movie!