This movie is effectively the same movie as Death Hunt, also released the same year. This has a few small twists on the Most Dangerous Game formula, mostly bringing in a third party instead of just making the protagonist able to turn the tables.
It held attention fairly well, but it also felt cheaper than it should have. Blood looked poorly done. Injuries looked especially fake.
But the movie gets more silly than it should once things kick in for the third act. There's way too much quipping. This is a common problem, and it makes me cringe every time I hear one of these lines, knowing that the writer thought this was the right way to lead into a kill.
It's nice to see Mena Suvari having a bit of fun with an action-heavy role.
I couldn't say it's any good for someone who wants to value their time, but it's a thoroughly decent movie to eat snacks to.
It held attention fairly well, but it also felt cheaper than it should have. Blood looked poorly done. Injuries looked especially fake.
But the movie gets more silly than it should once things kick in for the third act. There's way too much quipping. This is a common problem, and it makes me cringe every time I hear one of these lines, knowing that the writer thought this was the right way to lead into a kill.
It's nice to see Mena Suvari having a bit of fun with an action-heavy role.
I couldn't say it's any good for someone who wants to value their time, but it's a thoroughly decent movie to eat snacks to.