Part supernatural horror, part sibling rivalry but lacks conviction in either area.
An arts student who is hungry for success has bitter feelings towards her sister who is widely regarded as the superior pianist of the two, until she happens upon a cursed notebook which previously belonged to a former student ...
Superb acting and direction but overall the story is not very gripping. Also, the side-plot of the supernatural notebook is not tied in too well with the central sister rivalry plot. It's interesting but its inclusion feels a bit irrelevant at times.
The story feels quite familiar, seen before in movies like Starry Eyes and Black Swan but it's different enough, if less good, to warrant a viewing.
An arts student who is hungry for success has bitter feelings towards her sister who is widely regarded as the superior pianist of the two, until she happens upon a cursed notebook which previously belonged to a former student ...
Superb acting and direction but overall the story is not very gripping. Also, the side-plot of the supernatural notebook is not tied in too well with the central sister rivalry plot. It's interesting but its inclusion feels a bit irrelevant at times.
The story feels quite familiar, seen before in movies like Starry Eyes and Black Swan but it's different enough, if less good, to warrant a viewing.