Review of The Abandoned (2006) by Alexander C — 25 Aug 2007

A Horrible mess of a movie...the only redeeming factor is the lead actress was not half bad, and the lighting was well done. Other than that, a complete waste of time.

This review of The Abandoned (2006) was written by Alexander C on 25 Aug 2007.

The Abandoned has generally received mixed reviews.

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THE ABANDONED has everything going for it, though at times it gets a little too convoluted for its own good, seeming to squeeze out vital bits…

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I had a dream and the dream came true, I saw a ghost and the ghost was you, but in the dark it was hard to see, that you we're only make believe…

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The good: cinematography, sound design, score, and editing…

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Spends far to much time on the set up that it forgets to add a viable story…

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By Marc L (980) on 06 Jan 2011

Pourquoi diable est-il impossible d'obtenir simultanement toutes les composantes d'un bon film d'epouvante…

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