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As already noticed by other reviewers, this a french "homagge" to "Silence of the lambs", to make things perfectly clear one of the main characters in the film even picks up the Thomas Harris book. It has its problems: pacing is uneven, some scenes drag quite a bit and there are some holes in the plot but when everything is added this is a pretty solid effort whit some interesting ideas and great, lyrical ending. Actors are all very good, even in the smallest of parts(the zoo owner was great). Directon is stylish and camera work impressive at times. Although the script isn't all that original it does elaborate some great twists and psychological insight. It merits one viewing, 7/10.

What a nice surprise this movie turned out to be. Lately I have seen so many bad horror movies that I almost gave up on the genre itself but this one had good reviews on horror sites I visited so I gave it a go. I'm glad I did. The story is basic and simple:a monster, an isolated place and people doing their best to get out the situation alive.Been there, seen that,right? Sure, but Splinter is so well crafted and executed that this didn't bother me one bit.Characters are interesting and intelligent people that use their wits and brains to try to save their lives and don't just scream and panic. The movie is tense and gory and doesn't drag for a second. Special effects are mediocre but sufficient. If you are a horror fan this is the one to watch.Good job Mr. Wilkins!

Let me start of by stating that I hate musicals,simply hate them. I have seen maybe 7-8 in my life and didn't like one of them. Simply put when actors suddenly burst into singing I feel the urge to do something else with my time.With this in mind I still had to see this Burton-Depp collaboration, although their last effort,that chocolate factory movie, was terrible. As it turned out I was happy that I gave this a chance because it is a very good film, a strange mix of musical, horror and comedy, but it works. Depp is good as he usually is,Burton delivers his style with taste, hell even the songs worked for me,most of the time.Supporting cast does a great job,Alan Rickman especially. Check it out, you will not regret it.