Review of Vacancy (1999) by Jonny C — 08 Jan 2012
Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale are heading home on a long drive from an anniversary party when the two find themselves lost, in need of a mechanic and at the mercy of a motel manager who for no other reason it seems other than that he is bored makes snuff/slasher films with his unknowing patrons in the honeymoon suite. Luke Wilson does a good job of playing a general every man out of his depth but doing his best. Kate Beckinsale was convincing as the bitchy wife depressed over the loss of her son but give an incredible performance as a woman in fear, who came through when it counted to save the day.
A nice suspenseful thriller with a few shocks and keeps you occupied. It's a pity because the promising start seems to just slump into an unsatisfying ending which doesn't really leave you feeling as if it was worth while watching the film.
This review of Vacancy (1999) was written by Jonny C on 08 Jan 2012.
Vacancy has generally received positive reviews.
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