'Silent Hill' reviewed
I rarely post reviews of movies, but enjoyed this one enough to make note of a few things.
This film is a visual masterpiece. If Marilyn Manson's videos were turned into a full-length feature film, this would be it. Not since the release of "The Cell" in 2000 has a film possessed the same brilliant and disturbing imagery.
A special mention of the unique sound editing used in this film; some new tricks that will add to the atmosphere of this film and make your skin crawl.
Spoilers ahead, so stop reading if you don't want to know what happens. Come back after you've seen it (which you should) and comment or email me, please. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
There are three notably camp parts that'll make you chuckle:
.1. The alien that comes at the female there's-no-way-she's-a-real-cop-with-boobs-that-huge-on-
a-frame-that-tiny-and-why-is-she-walking-funny-anyway-and-oh-my-god-
she’s-trying-to-be-lori-petty-in-tank-girl cop.
What was that 'alien'? It wasn't scary and her reaction to it made me laugh.
.2. The nurse zombies in heels and with fake boobs. When they started break-dancing, they looked like the understudies of the understudies of an off, off, off Broadway production of Little Orphan Annie. Was that really necessary, Mr. Screenwriter?
.3. The music during the 'Allessa comes out from the bowels of hell to wreak even MORE havoc on the lunatic fanatics chilling out in the church' scene. It was organ music. That's all you need to know.
Random questions about the 'plot' (up for discussion >> SEE THE MOVIE):
.A. Silent Hill's obviously some sort of parallel dimension (as illustrated when Rose's husband feels her presence at the school and then later at home); is it purgatory?
.B. Is Allessa's birth father a man or a demon?
.C. What's up with Allessa's nurse? She seems like she’s having a bad day. Or eternity. Why is she with Allessa?
.D. What does it mean when the dark of Allessa stares into the open eye of Sharon?
.E. Are Sharon and Rose dead or are they actually alive and prisoners of Silent Hill?
.F. Is there going to be a sequel? There are a lot of holes in this story and I'm curious enough to want them answered.
This film is a visual masterpiece. If Marilyn Manson's videos were turned into a full-length feature film, this would be it. Not since the release of "The Cell" in 2000 has a film possessed the same brilliant and disturbing imagery.
A special mention of the unique sound editing used in this film; some new tricks that will add to the atmosphere of this film and make your skin crawl.
Spoilers ahead, so stop reading if you don't want to know what happens. Come back after you've seen it (which you should) and comment or email me, please. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
There are three notably camp parts that'll make you chuckle:
.1. The alien that comes at the female there's-no-way-she's-a-real-cop-with-boobs-that-huge-on-
a-frame-that-tiny-and-why-is-she-walking-funny-anyway-and-oh-my-god-
she’s-trying-to-be-lori-petty-in-tank-girl cop.
What was that 'alien'? It wasn't scary and her reaction to it made me laugh.
.2. The nurse zombies in heels and with fake boobs. When they started break-dancing, they looked like the understudies of the understudies of an off, off, off Broadway production of Little Orphan Annie. Was that really necessary, Mr. Screenwriter?
.3. The music during the 'Allessa comes out from the bowels of hell to wreak even MORE havoc on the lunatic fanatics chilling out in the church' scene. It was organ music. That's all you need to know.
Random questions about the 'plot' (up for discussion >> SEE THE MOVIE):
.A. Silent Hill's obviously some sort of parallel dimension (as illustrated when Rose's husband feels her presence at the school and then later at home); is it purgatory?
.B. Is Allessa's birth father a man or a demon?
.C. What's up with Allessa's nurse? She seems like she’s having a bad day. Or eternity. Why is she with Allessa?
.D. What does it mean when the dark of Allessa stares into the open eye of Sharon?
.E. Are Sharon and Rose dead or are they actually alive and prisoners of Silent Hill?
.F. Is there going to be a sequel? There are a lot of holes in this story and I'm curious enough to want them answered.
posted by just a girl at 7:44 PM
3 Comments:
I haven't seen this, but I'll check it out and let you know what I think. I read your whole post *d'oh*, but I think it's good because now I'll have these questions while watching the movie.
maria
Coolio, maria. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this little baby.
m
Saw this. Loved it. Sent you an email.
maria
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