Review of Final Destination 5 (2011) by David L — 23 Jul 2015

Superb! Often with a series of films you wonder how far down the line it will be before all credibility is lost - with this one however, we've reached new heights, after what was a distinctly average fourth instalment.

This is why it has warranted several viewings in short spaces of time and I could quite easily slap it on again now. Just when you think you've seen it all, they add a momentous suspension bridge disaster, a vast array of well drawn out and cringe worthy death scenes (which ironically centre around ways to improve health in some circumstances) and a new take on how to survive death! To top it off, you have an ending which adds the twist of all twists! I particularly like the way that unlike some of the others, this movie doesn't peak in the middle and deteriorate through to a weaker conclusion - it actually maintains a constant pace that has its best moment right before the credits role.

The only thing wrong with these final scenes is that it insinuates that there may not be another, and if you've seen the action, you'll know it'll be difficult to extend the storyline to a sixth given that fate has very much gone full circle and caught up with all those that cheated death.

Having said that, if the director fancies making a bit more pocket money then any things possible. All I can say is that if this series has finally reached it's final destination, it certainly saved the best till last!