I just got back from seeing "My Soul to Take" in 3D, and I have to say that while the film was interesting, it was extremely unexpected. I will explain through various different sections.
A) The 3D is pointless -- This was one of my biggest gripes. The 3D in this film did NOTHING for the experience. It didn't add any scares, the movie made no use of it, and all it seemed that it was for was the $11.00 movie ticket price. Ripoff.
B) The movie is more funny than scary -- Wes Craven has a knack for horror storytelling, and is one of the best. And we all know that Wes Craven horror movies are not without their sense of humor too (e.g. Scream). However what this film lacked was a focus on the fundamental aspect on horror. I found myself laughing at most parts - the dialog is cheesy, the ripper is a comical character with a few good one-liners, and the scares are often times a joke. Overall though, it did send shivers down my spine a few times, but no jumps.
C) Hard to follow -- This is my biggest gripe. I almost have to see the movie a second time (when it is released on DVD) to understand exactly what I was watching. The plot isn't mystical or thought-provoking by any means, but half the time I asked myself, "What the hell is going on here?" or "Why did that just happen?"
D) What the film lacks is made up for in entertainment -- Despite the negatives of this film, it was still pretty entertaining. I would recommend any Wes Craven fan to go watch this film (NOT IN 3D) and enjoy it for what it is.
A) The 3D is pointless -- This was one of my biggest gripes. The 3D in this film did NOTHING for the experience. It didn't add any scares, the movie made no use of it, and all it seemed that it was for was the $11.00 movie ticket price. Ripoff.
B) The movie is more funny than scary -- Wes Craven has a knack for horror storytelling, and is one of the best. And we all know that Wes Craven horror movies are not without their sense of humor too (e.g. Scream). However what this film lacked was a focus on the fundamental aspect on horror. I found myself laughing at most parts - the dialog is cheesy, the ripper is a comical character with a few good one-liners, and the scares are often times a joke. Overall though, it did send shivers down my spine a few times, but no jumps.
C) Hard to follow -- This is my biggest gripe. I almost have to see the movie a second time (when it is released on DVD) to understand exactly what I was watching. The plot isn't mystical or thought-provoking by any means, but half the time I asked myself, "What the hell is going on here?" or "Why did that just happen?"
D) What the film lacks is made up for in entertainment -- Despite the negatives of this film, it was still pretty entertaining. I would recommend any Wes Craven fan to go watch this film (NOT IN 3D) and enjoy it for what it is.