Too Feeble To Be Scary. ♦ 48%

Rating: 5/10 (9 October 2013)

This is just the right theater movie material. But if you are a real horror fanatic & have been following the genre for long, The Conjuring will only disappoint you.
Because, the plot starts with a believable story of two sisters and how a husband-wife pair of exorcists/conjurers solve the mystery. Now, the character depth is very shallow here, telling stories in binds and thus reaching no conclusion whatsoever. Then comes the family who are threatened by a dumb spirit, who is so unbelievable that she persuades the mother of the family to kill others.. So pathetic.
And, the turn of events isn't justified at all. Some even seemed made- up.
Vera Farmiga is excellent and the guy who I last saw in Watchmen (2009) supports well. The family's performance is below average and since they were made to enact improbable situations, I wouldn't expect much. Yes, in a horror movie improbable situations are feasible, but there is a doll in here with some serious life issues who seems to only follow what the director says appearing wherever she wants to be without realizing what she's doing. How wonderful!
Finally, the ending is so calm, I thought it was a drama. Ranging over a fine 2 hours, it does have some moments which made my jaw drop, but then they all were referenced (from The Amityville Horror & Paranormal Activity). Cinematography & setup is par excellence and it is due to the filmmaking factors that I rate it a humble 4.8 out of 10. Although, I still am depressed with the writers for lacking originality. Sampling the much-loved exorcism with a tint of relationships & emotions does not culminate in anything.
BOTTOM LINE: Not recommended. I'd prefer Dark Skies (2013) over this anytime.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Profanity/Vulgarity: No | Nudity/Sex: No | Alcohol/Smoking: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: Mild