The film starts out promising -- although entirely unoriginal -- but implodes with its tasteless commercialization of the tragic explosion of Flight 800 out of New York, before degenerating into an unintentionally funny embarrassment that makes "Plan 9 From Outer Space" look logical. Low point: rapid-fire exposition following decapitation scene in which none of the talkative characters even COMMENTS on their dead friend at their feet! Low point # 2: over-the-top mortician scene which tries to garner laughs out of the embalming process (how hilarious!). Low point # 3: sudden puppy love appears in the finale' in which one character gives his life so that another can live (when did this romance arrive)... but it's okay, "'cause I'll always be with you". Barf, Gag, who approved this script? Obviously, this film is targeted to pre-teens who have not experienced enough of life to realize the ridiculousness of every aspect of the plot. However, I must applaud the filmmakers' bold choice of casting only unattractive no-name boys, but utilizing lots of really cute teenage girls. Sort of a bizarro-world fantasy of the filmmakers, I'd guess. Don't wait for video; don't waste two hours of your life EVER on this mess.
Review of Final Destination
