Review of The Omen (2006) by Scott J — 10 Oct 2011

A brilliant remake which nearly surpasses the original. The film was really disturbing and scary. Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick delievers a really top notch and scary performance as Satan's son. Mia Farrow delievers also a terrific performance. A faithful remake of the 1976 film, and that's a relief; it depends on characters and situations and doesn't go berserk with visuals. Director John Moore has added some creepy visuals and assembled an unusually strong cast for a horror flick. The Omen remake is creepily efficient. Unlike one of the newfangled horrorfests, it doesn't drown you in brackish atmosphere and surround-sound you with techno music.

VERDICT: "Full Price" - Second highest rating in the system (Positive to Mixed reaction). This is a rating to a movie I view as very entertaining and well made, and definitely worth paying the full price at a theater to see or own on DVD. It is not perfect, but it is definitely excellent..