Product: The Haunting [VHS] (1999)
Rating: 4.0
The original was a very hard act to follow
I feel that the remake of The Haunting is especially underated by dedicated fans of the original film. There is no question that this film has been updated and is overwhelmed by special effects, computer graphics and elaborate sets. I believe they really made an effort to put on a good show and had their hearts in the right place. I also think they succeded in creating a good film with an updated and plausible plot as well as lots of all the right atmosphere.I also felt that the cast put on a very good performance which lived up to the quality of the original film. Lili Taylor, Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Owen Wilson are all fine actors. Lili Taylor was a great Nell, Catherin Zeta-Jones was beautiful as always (lucky Michael Douglass) and Owen Wilson was a good stand-in for Luke. I especially enjoyed Liam Neeson's performance and felt he added some class to the film (our old Jedi Master). Let's try to remember that movie standards have changed since the 60's and enjoy this well intentioned and well budgeted movie for all it is worth.