Review of 1408 (2007) by Enaid N — 26 Jun 2016
The film is different from the short story. Rightly so, I mean there's only a little to build on in the story. In the film, Mike Enslin (John Cusack) lost his daughter. There's that whole family element as a background.
What I remember VIVIDLY are the paintings in room 1408. They were there in all their glory. I'm glad about that. At one point in the movie Enslin gets out of 1408 (this doesn't happen in the story) and I was furious.
Furious! They had me. He never really got out. Thanks goodness there. I remember being more creeped out by the story maybe "because nothing is as good as you can imagine it." In the end the film stayed true to the story.
Disclaimer: I've always thought Cusack to be a very talented actor. This movie only emphasizes that fact. About ninety percent of the time Cusack was the only actor on the screen. He had to carry this film.
My favorite part is when he is talking to mini Olin (the hotel manager, fucking Sam Jackson) in the mini fridge. Only there is no one in the fridge (obviously) only drinks and snacks and Cusack screams frantically at the snacks.
I remember thinking "crazy." Fantastic job Cusack. In the end think I'll recommend this.
This review of 1408 (2007) was written by Enaid N on 26 Jun 2016.
1408 has generally received positive reviews.
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