This is by far the worst and most pathetic film I have seen in years. It is not that it is so bad that it is laughable, it is that it is so bad it is painful to watch. My friend next to me began staring at the wall because he just couldn't stand the stupidity anymore.
There is no buildup and the characters are instantly thrown into the plot with little background. This makes it so the audience couldn't care less what happens to these people, and actually hopes they get killed so we won't have to hear them spout their pointless lines any longer. It was as if the makers of this film got all the special effects done and then realized they forgot to write plot and dialogue.Therefore, the audience is given such classic cliches as "This house is so big. We will never get this done. Let's split up." I just kept being dumbstruck by all the stupid angles this movie was trying to go in.
The acting was laughable and I am surprised the performers could keep a straight face while delivering their ridiculous lines. The worst of these characters was the terrible exploitation of the fast talking black actress whose soul purpose in the film was to spout off stupid tired cliched lines that are intended to get a laugh. Shannon Elizabeth, although beautiful, also shared in this pathetic wasteland of meaningless lines and had no point in this movie beyond being pretty. Her little brother was equally terrible and I was glad they forgot about the two during half the movie.
The film also contradicts itself an many ways- the actors can talk freely through the "soundproof" glass. Also, when the house is foiled in a unbelievably easy manner, this "unbreakable" glass explodes. Interesting....
Avoid this film at all costs.
There is no buildup and the characters are instantly thrown into the plot with little background. This makes it so the audience couldn't care less what happens to these people, and actually hopes they get killed so we won't have to hear them spout their pointless lines any longer. It was as if the makers of this film got all the special effects done and then realized they forgot to write plot and dialogue.Therefore, the audience is given such classic cliches as "This house is so big. We will never get this done. Let's split up." I just kept being dumbstruck by all the stupid angles this movie was trying to go in.
The acting was laughable and I am surprised the performers could keep a straight face while delivering their ridiculous lines. The worst of these characters was the terrible exploitation of the fast talking black actress whose soul purpose in the film was to spout off stupid tired cliched lines that are intended to get a laugh. Shannon Elizabeth, although beautiful, also shared in this pathetic wasteland of meaningless lines and had no point in this movie beyond being pretty. Her little brother was equally terrible and I was glad they forgot about the two during half the movie.
The film also contradicts itself an many ways- the actors can talk freely through the "soundproof" glass. Also, when the house is foiled in a unbelievably easy manner, this "unbreakable" glass explodes. Interesting....
Avoid this film at all costs.