Enter the Dangerous Mind

It's not as brutal as I thought it would be, but it's fairly exciting. My wife and I both enjoyed this movie. Directed well. Excellent acting. Great story (I was speculating and anticipating for much of the film). A pinch of shock value. What more could you ask for?

If I had a "must watch" list this could be in the top 10. I've read some poor reviews of this film, and I simply can't wrap my head around that. I'm assuming these were bias reviews by viewers who dislike horror/thriller films. Even if you don't enjoy them, this movie is still refreshingly well put together. I was never bored at any time. The casting was also very good.

Jim Whitman (Jake Hoffman) is constantly hounded by an imaginary character (Thomas Dekker) who always questions his manliness. He is a socially-awkward IT guy who creates music in his apartment. He goes to do IT work for student social worker Wendy (Nikki Reed) and her boss Kevin (Scott Bakula). He connects with her and begins a tentative relationship.

Right from the hot librarian, it's obvious that this is an imaginary character. There isn't much of a mystery there and Wendy's best friend is not that difficult either. The movie's strength is based on a realistic portrayal of mental illness. That does depend on personal experience and I have none with that. I do feel for Wendy, but less for Jim. I don't really like the last act where there is suddenly a bunch of new characters. I would prefer to keep the final confrontation between Jim and Wendy along with any imaginary friends. The movie seems to be building up to that instead of jamming in some new people.

These reviews make this film sound entertaining.

The movie is slow.

The backstory is more interesting than the main story.

Meanwhile, no one wants to explain to these characters that everyone has "voices" in their head?

This movie was so cool that I watched it twice the same night, critics should have a drink before watchings movies so they could relax a little.

You get the chance to experience in first person what a schizophrenic probably feels, and it takes you in a one hell of ride, but if you're not open to it, probably you'll start rejecting the whole idea pretty much like critics.

EDM music was cleverly used in the film, Reza Safinia songs created a great atmosphere into this weird trip.

The acting was good for Jake Hoffman, Nikki Reed was OK, the only one I regret for the role was Thomas Dekker.

Probably better than many other in the genre out there.

Enter the Dangerous Mind is the sickest movie I ever watched! This review is not going to be long because in every word I can spoil you something.

A reclusive American composer Jim (Jake Hoffman) with an online following has a tentative romance with a beautiful social worker. This offers a glimmer of hope, but his mind fractures as the voices in his head grow louder and more destructive.

However, Jim has acted really good. Other characters acted okay, nothing special. The music in this movie (Dubstep and electronic) is pretty cool and every single one definitely fits in act and movie.Movie is, surprisingly, not predictive if you didn't watch the trailer, because from a trailer you can predict a lot.

What I don't like in this movie, well, some scenes are too long, some are cut so fast and that really catches the eye. I don't like changing movie speed in the rhythm of music. Some parts of a movie are unnecessary.

However, the movie is entertaining and you will enjoy it if you are s fan of the horror genre or if you like really sick movies.