Numb

Rating: 6/10 (12 September 2009)

I base this upon the Unrated version, though I understand that there's essentially just more sex and plot in it, and apart from that, it's the same as the Theatrical. In addition to being the wet dream of all numerologists, this flick has an interesting enough idea. I got into it, I'll grant you that. But the gaping holes in logic and plot, I can not ignore, especially since most of them are ruin the story when they don't hold up. And with the ridiculous, nonsensical, out-of-the-blue ending, all hope is absolutely lost. I frankly doubt I'd watch this again. Schumacher delivers what we're used to from him, not counting Batman & Robin; the movie "works", looks good enough, and is generally sufficiently convincing, without necessarily being something you're going to rave about(the one exception to this rule being Phone Booth, that one, he nailed). The acting is great, for all concerned. While Jim doesn't give his best performance, he's rather good. This has reasonable suspense and atmosphere. The look and tone is nicely achieved. Dialog is fine. The effects are well-done. This has some strong language, disturbing content and a little nudity. On the DVD are both cuts of the film, a ton of featurettes of varying quality, deleted/alternate scenes, a trailers, a Trivia track and a reasonable subtitled director's audio commentary. I recommend this to big fans of those involved in making it, and those who dig the concept. 6/10.