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Eden Lake (2008)
Disturbing and real!
I've seen a lot of horror type films in my life time. Mostly modern day ones. The majority being awful and badly acted. Typically poor storyline and too much predictability. This film almost got it all right.
The acting: The acting in Eden Lake by the two main characters is poor at times, and in particular the female who is woody. When the main action gets under way however the acting does improve slightly, which is a fundamental importance for the film to work. You felt both actors were like robots at times. The kid actors all put in a good performance showing excellent emotion and remorse. Main characters: 4.5/10 (kids: 8/10)
Script/Storyline: it is the script that makes this film work. Although predictable at times it is kept to realism and simple format. One of the actors (I'm not saying who to avoid spoilers) frustrated me at times with stupidity - although you could argue this was part of the realism in such a situation (i.e. not thinking straight). Simple and very effective. 8/10
Effects/Score: It's pleasing to see no overdone effects to keep realism in the film. The sound effects and music scores (although not really music) work very well with the film and give it a more intense feel. 9/10
Conclusion: I was impressed with the realism of the film, its brutality and disturbing nature. This certainly is not for the faint hearted. I easily managed to forget the poor acting - its not dreadful just below par - to enjoy this film (partly because of the script). It sent a sadness to my heart watching this towards the end making me think that there really are people like that out their. If I enjoy a film I will go and buy it, so is this one I will watch again? most probably yes, despite the acting letting it down I liked the storyline and realism of the film. 6.5/10 (I cant give it a 6.5 so I was generous by giving it 7).
I would recommend this to anyone - its realistic and disturbing. If you can forget the poor acting at times you will certainly enjoy this film.
Beneath Clouds (2002)
woeful robot acting...decent story line
Why all the great reviews baffles me. The acting is awful but i agree the story line is OK.
This film would have so much more justice if the actors had shown more emotion and non robotic movements. It was like watching slow robots. The story line is reasonable and would have worked better if there was more action in the film - i'm not saying fights but more emphasis to have some exciting scenes in the middle. The film drags on a bit so expect a slow, slow, slow movie.
The scenery is great but that does not put you off from wondering how any of these actors got a job. If only the acting was great I would love this film but it is terrible. If anyone has watched good actors they would realise that they were terrible, non emotional robots.
Another promising OZ film, another flop in acting! Don't waste your time cringing on the acting by watching this movie. Watch something else instead.
Worst acting i have ever seen.