Review of Resolution (2013) by Seamus F — 09 Sep 2013

I thought this film had a clever little concept, with some solid execution and intelligent dialogue. I think parts of it, especially the climax, really remind of Cabin in the Wood's Ancient Ones representing us, the audience, and the fact that we demand "sacrifice" from our horror movies.

The movie recalls that concept, as well as the fact that the concept of narratives and how stories end are a big important part of this film. So in a way, the movie is probably, at times, too clever for its own good but I do think it was a unique approach to telling the story.

Not a lot of people have the balls to subvert typical horror, or film, tropes in general and it's nice to see a movie that tries to go about its own path. I do think the film almost HAD to be funny considering the way the concept played out.

It was a good concept, but it didn't really have much in the way of horror or really built up tension. Yes, there are strange goings-on in this place, but I never really felt any dread that something shitty was about to happen.

Thankfully, the clever dialogue sort of picks up the slack and Vinny Curran, who plays Chris, is definitely entertaining. Peter Cilella was fine, but unimpressive and sometimes his delivery left a lot to be desired.

But I did like the chemistry between the two, so that helps. In all, this is a solid movie, one that certainly isn't perfect but it is ambitious on top of having a good script and some good performances.

This isn't something you really need to go out of your way to see, like Cabin in the Woods, but it does entertain for its relatively short running length.