Review of House of Wax (2005) by Emma M — 02 Jul 2010

First I thought it sucked. But watching it again 5 years later, makes me think I was kinda wrong. Still, Paris Hilton acted awful.

Plot: Different from the original version from the 50's, a group of six want to go to a game but by their surprise, traffic ruins it. So in the end, what they got left is a ghost town and a HOUSE OF WAX. How this will end? Watch the movie and if not, is not recommended anyway, unless your taking some make up classes and want to know how to get wax.

Acting: My fave topic here. First, let's start with the talented group: Elisha as Carly, Jared as Wade, Chad as Nick and Brian as Bo. Elisha surprised me (she acts great in the series 24). Jared did amazing, still I wanted more (he's talented, can't deny that, seriously). Chad Murray did amazing as Nick, but sometimes he was of the key. Brian as Bo, it did shock me, I did not expect that twist. The Regular Ones: Jon as Dalton, funny as hell, but I was not convinced. Robert as Blake, kinda great. The Worst: Paris Hilton. In Supernatural she acted quite great, but in this film? Awful. Need more practice and emotion lessons. The rest of the cast was great.

Music: Very creepy but sometimes it wasn't in the right place. Just saying.

Effects and Make Up: My fave part in this moments. Make Up was quite amazing including the wax people. Amazing effects, I know how to do make up with blood, but not like that. It was great.

To end this review: 3 stars of 5. Why? The start was slow, the acting I wanted to see more emotions in the actors, some did great like I mention in the acting section. And the villain was sort of the same thing, and that's why I don't like remakes. Remakes not always ruin the films, but make the original be on the TOP forever. Remember, be original, not a copy cat. Enjoy my review and bless you all my friends!