I'm all for a slow burner but......

Rating: 3/10 (18 December 2016)

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All this goes to show is a good rating isn't reliable (and for the Horror genre, 6.7 is high). Sure it is shot well, the acting is great, but I didn't draw enough entertainment from this movie to call it anything close to enjoyable. Movies are supposed to be entertaining. I'm all for slow burners, as long as there is some sort of thrilling denouement or payoff. I found the climax lacking, a total let down. Seeing the other reviews on here, I'm clearly missing something. The audience this movie drew is one that I don't fit into. Factors like great acting, picture, sound etc. aren't enough. If the overall story and ending fails, the movie fails. I think the crowd this movie was marketed for is one that is into this specific time period, witches, possession etc. Or people who are into drama, and can appreciate things that I can't. I am a movie chameleon, and can enjoy a movie of any genre; I don't need jump scares or gore. Besides great picture and acting, The VVItch has nothing worth noting. I may be spoiled by thrilling Hollywood Blockbusters, but I certainly don't like watching paint dry.