izzio's Review

Summary - Really Great 4.5

There’s no denying- this movie is terrifying. Watching it late at night does nothing good for your mind, as I’ve unfortunately learned. Insidious is a daring and different take on possession and haunted house movies. I’d say this is the baby of The Exorcist and Poltergeist. Now, as great as the movie was, I actually didn’t enjoy it that much. Why? Because I’m really not a fan of movies that are just ALL high tension, suspense and jump scares. They’re quite stressful, and a bit unpleasant to watch. Fortunately, James Wan, director of Saw, did not abuse the jump scare tactic. I hate jump scares. When used right, they’re fun, but when they’re preceded by terrifying tension, I’m not having a good time. That’s not to say that the movie wasn’t good. It was very creative- the seance scene in particular. Awesome movie, but too scary for me.

Acting - Really Great 4.5

I think the acting was very good at times. Some people were great- other not so much. Lin Shaye was fantastic, as I am a fan of her (she was great in 2003’s unknown “Dead End”).

Film - Really Great 4.5

Every aspect to the film made this movie as terrifying as it is.

Edge - Tame 1.4

Reality - Fantasy 4.3

1 Comment

• Wick Jul 20, 2011 7:56PM

  Regarding izzio’s Review
  Interesting, Iz. Terrifying, yet tame overall with only a fierce level of violence.

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