barely satisfying

Rating: 6/10 (15 April 2007)

This film is partly a detective story, partly a phsycolgical drama. Nevertheless not only is it quite confusing but it's not even intriguing enough. Plot is effectively sinister and visuals amazing but there are many flaws as well, since it lacks style and some twisty moments are certainly not sufficient to keep up tone, suspense and mood. Not up to Joel Schumacher's standards and the same is for Jim Carey, never seen so uncomfortable on the screen. Would say levels this movie is tedious on are less than the ones it is satisfying, that's why this "occult thriller" ends up being too contrived - and plus doesn't answer well all the questions it opens..