Icewall

The first thing I heard when this movie was over was some guy in the seat behind me exclaiming loudly, "What a huuuuge disappointment!". Then I paused for a second, and thought "It was?". It took a little while, to absorb, actually. Because its not the hollywood 5 point plot we've come to expect. (Sadly!) But the fact remains, and I realized that quickly, this is a fenomonal story! I can in no way say I have been disappointed. Sure many will though. Its not what most would expect. But no great movies were made by cowards, afraid to think outside the box. To get to the point, all I can complain about, and maybe I have to see it again before I say for sure, but it seemed to have a little pacing problem from time to time. Everything else about this movie, I loved! 10/10.

I thought the first movie was great. Not only did it have cool action and great, if a little bizar humor, it was also slightly philosophical. This movie is devoid of the latter, but I still laughed my ass off. It is a (pre)sequel, and taken as such, it is quite good. Story is weak and incoherent, direction is shabby, but the dialog, and bizar events, were right on the mark. If you have seen the first, and read this, you should know whether or not you will enjoy it. I know I did, even if it couldn't match up to the first (Hey, not much can.) So enjoy.

First of all, I was never that big a fan of the first movie. But I did think it was quite good. It was a intelligent, dark and witty satire. This had none of that. It had nothing. This was nothing more than a slasher flick, despite some odious comments about this movie being intelligent, don't be fooled. This is just a cooperate ride of the prequels success. It kind of reminded me of 'Urban Legend', except it was without both suspence, and red herrings. And that was the only two things that made that movie even remotely watchable. Acting was horrible. Especially the lead. I am not convinced she is a bad actor... She just doesn't work in this movie. The only good preformance was from William Shattner. But that can't save this film. After the first half hour I got stuck with the urge to look away, and just watch my wall or something, in the hope it would be more interresting - But I decided to keep watching, just to make absolutely sure I wasn't misjudging this "movie". I gave it a 1. That's a first, in my time, but this does rank among the worst movies I have ever seen. Vain, silly, trite... Pure garbage.