Review of Final Destination (2000) by David L — 25 Jul 2015

We have so much to thank this film for, notably the four other sequels that were spawned from this classic. I wouldn't call it a horror as such as there's far more than just pointless violence or non stop scares to this, it genuinely has a credible storyline in which it just happens to encompass several grisly moments.

Starting with a group of high school students who are about to embark on a trip to Paris, we then witness one of them having a premonition that the plane is about to crash. As the events in real life then begin to mirror his prediction, he has an outburst which results in several of the students having to leave the aircraft.

True to form, the plane then explodes minutes later. However, that is just the beginning, as in the days after that horrific event, the survivors start dropping one by one leading the others to believe that they were destined to be on that plane as part of deaths design, and now death is hunting them down in the most gruesome of accidents.

This is a very original and innovative film which keeps you guessing as to what is going to happen next, and who is in for the chop. There's nothing predictable about it, other than it will end at some point, and it is structured perfectly with an action packed beginning, eventful middle, and an unforeseeable ending sequence.

There's a reason why the franchise is still ongoing over ten years later, because it would be appealing to all sexes and ages. The only time I wouldn't recommend it is for nervous flyers who are going abroad on holiday anytime soon.

Aside from that, it's always a good time filler, so get on board, grab your seats, and prepare for one of the best visual journeys of a lifetime.