Shortcut

Loved: The humor Some of the character development, but could have done more. Hated: characters make unrealistic decisions The ending was incredibly cheesy The monster became very un-scary as the film went on, shown too often. A decent one time watch for most

This movie felt rushed. It's not a bad movie by any means but there's all these random things that keep getting thrown at you. I also thought the way the kids were acting was off, not their acting skills but their actions. They get attacked by the movies monster and 10 minutes later they are flirting and playing the air drums. I've never been in a "getting attacked by alien thing" situation but I don't think I'd be acting that way. But it is a movie so... overall it's cool.

The kids acting wasn't bad, but differently not realistic for situation. Story tried so hard to be a coming of age story it missed opportunities to do that. Strange flash backs. Unrealistic choices made by characters.

I'm at a loss to understand the negative reviews of "Shortcut'. Its not a horror masterpiece but its by no means a poor movie, either.

Personally, I'd characterise this one as a "functional horror". Its has all the right scare components, in all the right places, to offer the viewer a mildly chilling experience.

Its "Famous Five" vibe is interesting too, akin to film adaptations like "IT". The group dynamic works well and is backed by strong acting, from the predominantly youthful cast.

So in summary, watchable, a little scary, not overly original but competently done nonetheless.

6/10.

Normally i avoid horror movies with teen leads. This film has solidified my aversion. Its actually worse than a lot of teen horror films. Characters go from scared s&!tless to goofing around whithout a care in minutes. Besides the absolute idiot choices that have no basic reality even for dumb teens.