5 category review

Rating: Null/10 (13 January 2012)

Directing 9/10- Unique and almost trippy shots, that superbly mastered an eerie sense to the film. Not Oscar worthy, but well done. Acting 10/10- Everyone in this film was fantastic, everyone. Mara, Skarsgard, and Plummer(despite lack of screen time) gave academy award nomination worthy performances, and Mara may deserve a win. Screenplay 8/10- I don't like giving films based on other materials perfect scores so an 8 is the best I can do here. Clearly it is unoriginal but with reading the book I can say they did an excellent job transferring it to the big screen. Visual Effects 7/10- Visually, the most remember-able sequence was the opening credits. Well done visuals, nothing to write home about, but solid job done. Music/Sound Effects 9/10- Sounds effects were well done and the music is Oscar worthy.