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The movie is an interesting idea only occasionally well-executed. Not only ISN'T it scary, it's not deserving of all the praise being heaped on it or the audience attention it's receiving. Compared to other "that could happen to you" films, both Breakdown and Texas Chainsaw Massacre beat the Blair Witch Project hands down. Which isn't to say it's terrible. But don't get too excited before you plunk your cash down, either.

None of the characters in this film are the stereotypes you might expect, and a few of the performances are simply magnificent. Patricia Clarkson in particular probably won't be an Oscar contender, but certainly should be. The two leads are also played to perfection, and I enjoyed the film far more than I had anticipated. Definitely should not have been relegated to the art-house circuit.