Review of Eden Lake (2008) by Halimali H — 25 Dec 2010
A very terrifying and disturbing movie. This is not a horror but a British Thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat all the time. Horrifying yea but not your usual horror flick. The movie will remain with you even after finishing it and this is what I like about such movies. The story is basically about a couple who go to Eden Lake to enjoy their weekend but unfortunately things will not be as they have expected. I do not want to say anything more because I would not like to ruin the movie.
The thing with this movie is that you either like it very much or hate big time. I haven't seen anybody thinks neutral about it. One good thing to point out is that it never follows your emotions as a viewer or in other words it never follows what you want next to happen, but the scenes keep going on and on. When you expect something to happen, it never happens. And once the end comes it is disturbing more and very depressing.
The Good Stuff:
- Acting was very effective here as you will feel all kind of emotions like pity, hate, anger etc. It feels like you are a character in the movie, I felt personally that way.
- Atmosphere: Keeps going from bright to dark and darker.
- Direction: Really glad that the director did not follow the normal paces of thriller movies where the movie cools down after reaching the highest point. Here the movie just ends at that high point with no cooling down.
The Bad Stuff:
The negative effect that the movie has on you as a viewer. I'm not quite sure if I should put this as a bad stuff because I think a movie that affects you deeply is an effective film. Which means it has achieved its goal.
A Cool Quote:
"Follow the Blood".
If you haven't seen this movie then go ahead and watch it. Don't watch this as a horror but a horrifying thriller, you won't be disappointed.
Final Verdict: Highly Recommended.
The Ratings:
-Entertainment: 90%.
-Performances: 70%.
-Direction: 90%.
-Cinematography/Special effects: 80%.
-Background Music: 60%.
-Duration: 80%.
Overall: 78% ====> 80%.
This review of Eden Lake (2008) was written by Halimali H on 25 Dec 2010.
Eden Lake has generally received positive reviews.
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