Aside from the ending

Rating: 7/10 (11 November 2008)

Before I saw this movie, I had heard that it was really good. So I went in expecting a good movie. And although not what I expected, it was still really good.
It's almost like I got to see two movies for the price of one. The first half, is like watching the movie Catacombs. It relies on claustrophobia and darkness to frighten us. Which is good, I like that. I'm not very claustrophobic, but I can feel for the characters. The second half, is more like what I was expecting. With the monsters and more jump scenes. But I liked that too, because the jump scenes weren't overused, and the creatures were crazy looking without going overboard and becoming unrealistic. Giving us more of a unrealistic scenario while keeping it within the realm of possibility.
The plot was really well done, and although not very complicated, it makes for a good story. The characters were also well done, they sounded and acted pretty realistically. And you started to feel for most of them. I did think that some of them didn't really get enough screen time, and at some points it felt like the director expected us to. Using them as plot devices like we knew them really well.
Overall, I think the duel identities this movie wields is what made me like it a lot more than most movies in the genre. Because it didn't run out of ideas or overuse any. It was able to keep things fresh for most of the film, and although not necessarily unpredictable, it didn't scream what was gonna happen next either.
However, although the movie was good, there were a couple of things that bugged me. Most of all, the ending... I don't want to spoil anything, but anyone who has seen it will know what I mean when I say, there just isn't any justice. Ending aside I thought it was a great film. And though I'll probably sleep soundly tonight, I think it did deliver on thrills.
7/10