Innovation removes Fun

Rating: 7/10 (2 April 2013)

Being original and having a big twist doesn't necessarily make a film good. For one thing, the twist in 'Cabin in the Woods' is introduced from the beginning, removing the prospect of a Usual Suspects style gasp moment, which can make an average film seem spectacular. My other big complaint about this film is that by far the most enjoyable section of it is the part before the twist really comes in, even though it seems to be a blatant rip-off of The Evil Dead. There is something timelessly entertaining about watching teenagers mess around in a log cabin, unaware that they are about to be ripped to pieces by zombies.
Overall, Cabin in the Woods is not a bad film - in fact, it is rather clever and innovative. It's just in my opinion, that innovation takes away the fun of what should just be a fun log cabin zombie movie. And also, by the end, it just becomes so unrealistic that you feel like laughing and walking out.