Loved it! loved it! Loved it!

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2013)

What can I say about a movie that accurately captures 1971 and also has characters we care about. It's magic. And it's beautiful film making with a nice blend of atmospheric and classic horror . Even if you are not a believer in the paranormal, this trivial belief should not deter you from enjoying and experiencing the terror.
Everyone here is perfectly cast. I loved the family, the girls, The Warrens and the parents. They all seemed so perfectly suited for their roles. I even appreciated Wan's usage of 1960's and 70's lingo like "far out" and "groovy". Although it wasn't germane to the story, he does it just to amuse us. What warms my heart is to see people in movies being genuine and earnest with each other. In an age where we see duplicity, backbiting, and rudeness as the norm, The Conjuring uses their characters with sincerity. Perhaps this is indicative of the period. This is a beautiful film to watch using stunning settings with very chronologically accurate designs and set pieces. The fashion in clothing and choice of automobiles are spot on accurate as well. It's nice to see a director taking care of a movie he cares so much about that we is devoted to expressing accuracy and truth.