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We went to see this movie at our local Vue cinema, as it was advertised so much it seemed like an idea to get it over with. Friends of ours and reviews we'd read said it wasn't as good as it seemed, but I'm always up for seeing things for myself and off we went.
I'm not a real fan of horrors (bit of a weak stomach) but I was pleased that this was a movie I actually enjoyed.
The story begins with flashes of a newspaper story and the explanation that a mine had collapsed and everyone, except one miner had been found dead inside. Not by the collapse, but each one from a pickaxe through the head. The survivor was in a coma, but soon woke up and attacked a hospital full of patients before heading to the rebuilt mine, where a bunch of teenagers were partying and killing many of them. The survivors of this massacre include 2 couples, who are the main characters once the story moves on 20 years.
The storyline is excellent and really captures your attention. I personally spent most of the movie either dodging the amazing 3d effects, or trying to guess who the killer was, which at the end, came clear and left me amazed, as I'd had absolutely no clue. My partner didn't get the ending, but with a slight explanation he understood.
The characters are well acted and very well developed, and unlike other 3d movies we'd seen, were actually the centre of the movie.
In my experience, 3d movies have a habit of being more focused on the 3d element than the story, but this one was perfect. 3d was used to enhance the story, including some excellent effects of blood splattering and objects coming towards you. I actually moved out of the way on more than one occasion. The movie also made me and a few others jump so much at some points it had me on the edge of my seat the whole way.
I'd definately recommend that nobody misses this film and the experience whilst it is still at UK cinema's as it will leave you wanting more... so much more.
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Production Year: 1998 - Horror - Director: Stephen Norrington - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue, Udo Keir, Traci Lords, Udo Kier
Kevin, you'd be surprised, its not usually the sort of movie I'd watch... I only went cos I wanna go see bride wars, and hubby will only go if I saw this first haha
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