Longlegs

Longlegs is an interesting film. It's sometimes good, sometimes scary, and sometimes laughably goofy. The marketing for the film was undoubtedly the greatest thing about it. It was so overhyped and well sold that I was convinced I'd be seeing a movie completely different than the one I just saw a few hours ago. The end result wasn't bad at all, it's just.. not the ultimate horror fright fest it was made out to be. The critics, filmmakers, and Nicolas Cage all raved about how Cage is unrecognizable and how he gives a skin crawling performance that you wouldn't be able to tell was him. I'm just gonna break the news and say that you can definitely tell it's Cage and he absolutely makes it a very Nicolas Cage role. He did a great job but I really wasn't quite sure if I was supposed to find him hilarious or terrifying. It was a memorable performance but I was way more puzzled and confused than scared. The rest of the movie is beautifully shot, scored, and paced. The story is riddled with plot holes galore and the twist veers into pretty silly territory. It's a good movie but it's not the scariest film of the decade or even the whole year.

I saw the film for the second time last night at the official premier. I definitely enjoyed and appreciated the film more the second time. It's a slow burn. The atmosphere Perkins creates (with his team) is top-notch. In fact, the overall vibe of the film is the best thing going for it.

I can't recall a horror film receiving so much anticipation and hype as this one (especially for a non-franchise horror film), which I fear might hurt the satisfaction for some audiences... especially the die-hard horror fans out there.

Nicolas Cage completely commits to the role and creates a very disturbing and memorable character. But Cage's fame removes some of the fear you need from this character. You always know your watching Cage, even with the heavy make-up and prosthetics.

Maika Monroe does a fine job as the main protagonist. But she doesn't give her character many levels. I wanted to care more about her and her story.

I miss seeing a horror film without knowing much about it beforehand, which seems harder these days. Had I not heard about this film so far in advance, I think I would've been more satisfied by it.

But this is definitely one of the better horror films I've seen in the last few years... and I look forward to seeing more from Perkins.

I was way too hyped for this, obviously the comparison upfront (Se7en, Silent of the lambs) and the whole style and atmosphere from the trailer lead to my over excitement.

Considered that this genre is pretty rare (mystery, thriller, horror), it's a good movie. It's slow, however I don't mind that at all. Cage and Monroe are outstanding. It just don't help the rather predictable plot & the huge missed opportunity to give this movie an ending it deserves. Especially the ending is unbelievable, doesn't really tie in and as mentioned above was kinda obvious (however I was hoping throughout the movie that there is a better and bigger twist). I like that the mystery and psychic personality components are absolutely up to the viewer. There's lots of atmospheric stuff in the background which is beautifully visually captured, reminds a bit of 'It Follows'.

To sum it up, lower your expectations, this isn't Se7en, which isn't the point anyway as comparisons are usually not helpful, and still we often rely on them or put too much measurement into it. It definitely entertains.

I am really open to all shenanigans, but this was unimaginative, acted badly and the story was completely incoherent. After a somewhat promising lukewarm start it just descended into nothingness.

Manila Monroe did her best to add a bit of acting towards it, but it wasn't enough. Nicolas Cage unfortunately was Completely consumed by his silly mask and one could have put any Hollywood star behind it without making a difference. So disappointing. Again a movie that was hyped by a clever marketing campaign and will be forgotten in a heartbeat. The only positive were the sometimes aesthetic and atmospheric camera shots.

Phrases like "the best horror film of the decade" or "the best film of the year" honestly do not apply to it.

The film "Longlegs" revolves around a serial killer committing shocking crimes, and a federal agent seeks to uncover him.

Nicolas Cage, despite his brief appearance, spread feelings of fear and anxiety throughout the entire film. The role suits him very well, and we can say, "Welcome back, you genius." The actress Maika Monroe excelled in her role, and I believe this is the second film I've seen her in after "It Follows."

The film's shooting style was excellent, with a wide angle ensuring that all the main characters were in the center of the screen. The source of evil and the driving force of the events were very good.

However, the film, in general, honestly did not offer anything new, and I expected it to be more terrifying or mysterious, given its genre. At least something more shocking should have been revealed, considering the events were too slow to reward the viewer after such a long wait. Many films like "Zodiac" or "The Silence of the Lambs" have preceded it with this type of story and appeared better in terms of puzzles and shocking brutality.

In the end, it's a good horror and mystery film, but it doesn't deserve such high praise.