Review of Hostel (2006) by Fathergoose — 27 Jan 2006
I was genuinely surprised at how inventive and compelling this film was. I'm a horror fan, but I flinched, squirmed and almost covered my eyes more than a few times during this film. Eli Roth gives you three characters that you can't completely like, but being an American, you can understand.
The sexy females who set them up for torture have no regrets. The kids who beat people senseless for candy are soulless. Hidden and not-so-hidden messages abound throughout this film where depraved people pay to get their jollies.
Yes, as in every horror film the victims do stupid things, but that makes the film more enjoyable. A woman 3 seats away screamed loudly during one scene, and then apologized. Of course, I was thinking "No need to apologize - hell, I almost screamed myself.
" When I left the theatre I felt stunned and more than a little subdued. Yes, I loved this film.
This review of Hostel (2006) was written by Fathergoose on 27 Jan 2006.
Hostel has generally received mixed reviews.
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