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Overall Rating : 5/10
Directed By : Mick Garris
Jonathan Jackson (Dirty Dancing : Havana Nights)
David Arquette (Scream 1-3)
Erika Christensen (Swimfan)
Supplied By : N/A
Film Reviewed By : Rick Blalock
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| PLOT After finding out that his mother is ill in the hospital, Alan must hitch-hike to get there, on his way there strange events begin to occur. On the way there he gets a ride from a man, who seems to know a lot about Alan, the man also holds a secret. Will Alan find out before it's too late? |
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| THE REVIEW While never really being a fan of Stephen King adaptations, I felt compelled to check this one out. I can tell you that I'm sure glad I took that chance, as I think this is the best adaptation since "It" With me saying that says a lot for this film which happens to favor it, as "It" was an excellent film in my opinion. I'd like to say that Mick Garris, with this film he finally shines as a director, his previous efforts, such as "Sleepwalkers" lacked something and were just not enjoyable to me. With this film, despite being a horror/thriller you actually gain knowledge and learn something from this film. This film shows and teaches you that life is more valuable than some of us make it. We all learn this through our main character, who is played brilliantly by Jonathan Jackson, as he encounters his own demons from learning about the real reason his father died as well as meaning of life it self. The reason that I gave this the rating that I did, was the fact that I feel their were too many scenes in which Alan's conscience is speaking to him, sort of like his out of body experience. Although a great concept, I feel as if it was done a little too much in the film. The re rest of the cast is well rounded, we have the beautiful, Erika Christensen, whom plays Alan's Girlfriend, also David Arquette whom plays the mysterious being that picks up hitch-hiking Alan. David Arquette does an amazing job here in one of his more serious roles, and he makes the character come across as believable. I really enjoyed watching this film, I hope this is a sign of more good things to come from Garris. |
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| GORE
METER 5/10 We get some decapitation as well as multiple shotgun blast...also a cool scene in which Arquette's brain is exposed . |
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| MUSICAL
SCORE 6/10 Very good soundtrack, a bit nostalgic, which is a good thing, this film is full of 60's woodstock era hits....the film takes place in 1969. |
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| SPECIAL
FEATURES RATING 4/10 a few featurettes on Arquette's makeup, crashes in the film, and also storyboard comparisons. also a great artwork feature and trailer for the film. |
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| OVERALL
IMPRESSION OF THE FILM I loved this film a lot better than previous King adaptations. I am pleasantly surprised by this film. I do recommend giving it a look |
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