Very well done ...

Rating: Null/10 (28 January 2007)

What a great relief to see that horror-type movies can still have great performances and a good story. This movie was just great.
The story involves a large family taking a sight-seeing road-trip to San Diego. They are crossing the desert and get stranded out in 'the middle of nowhere'.
If this sounds like a typical setup - it is, but it is done very, very well. These are characters that are interesting and 'real' - they are easy to relate to and interesting. The first half of the movie revolves mostly around them and this buildup is very well done. Kudos to the actors - great performances by all involved.
Once the action starts - it's pretty well done too. There's good suspense, unpredictability, some well-done horror scenes. Couldn't stop watching - didn't even want to pause the movie (saw the video).
This movie will appeal to all moviegoers who are ready for a good horror flick. Definitely one of the better horror movies put out by the industry.