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Thrills, Chills, & Cheap Scares...Woo-Hoo!
PostedOctober 22, 2011
Heidimarie
from Boston, MA
So many reviews I've read below are way too seriously & meticulously posted. You know what this movie "is" walking into the theater & taking your seat. That's exactly why your in the seat in the first place, & why millions of others are too...for some cheap scares & lots of fun! I got my fair share of both last night watching this.
I must give a big nod of credit, & a pat on the back to the creativity & imagination of all involved...They managed to find some brilliant ways to keep their M.O. of success & scaring from becoming predictable & expected.
They had some real good "surprises"..in where the audience is preparing for a
"pop-out" by quickly trying to deciefer how/when/where it will come from, &... BANG!,,,The film takes a complete 180 & scares with an approach that no one could have ever figured out beforehand.
"pop-out" by quickly trying to deciefer how/when/where it will come from, &... BANG!,,,The film takes a complete 180 & scares with an approach that no one could have ever figured out beforehand.
So while they kept the foundation they made famous of the "Night #1" recording approach, they scaled it down to the be withing the background & added in a new "video recording" dimension that took over center stage. This new dynamic not only kept this third installment fresh, but it was actually quite brilliant.
For those of you yet to see this film, I'll put it this way... the "oscillating" camera" is directionally genius! It produced the equivalent of visual torture with an intent that borders malice. The anticipation moments weren't suspenseful then were down right stressful. They should attach a a heart problem disclaimer because of that damn camera!... If you have seen the movie I know you're not reading this because you're hiding under your covers!
One last prop to give goes to both the director & the young actresses. Superior acting/directing job of convincing the audience, done by the younger girl (Christy) talking to an invisible "Toby"...
& a true standing ovation for the acting performance in the scene where the older girl (Katie) finally "sees" "Toby".EXCELLENT!
& a true standing ovation for the acting performance in the scene where the older girl (Katie) finally "sees" "Toby".EXCELLENT!
If I had to critique something, I would say the weaving together of the story line was just OK. I actually need to go back & revisit the first two films to exactly recall some of the info relating to the sister's childhood & then pair it up with PA3...but I will say I'm sure when making the original PA the writers mindset was focused on that individual plot & not coming from the perspective that it would be a huge hit & they needed to write a story line that continues on for 2 more (so far) movies.
So hey, it's Halloween. Go out for some fun, some tricks n treats,& see this film. If you're looking for award winning writing & pure film making masterpiece this should not be in your choices of movies to go see,.
Simply put, if you're a fan of the first 2 you'll still remain a fan when you walk out of the theater for this one.
I'm looking forward to waking in the middle of the night, having to hold my pee in till morning, for a week or so after seeing Paranormal Activity 4, as I am doing now with this one & as I did after seeing the first two!
Woo-Hoo! Enjoy!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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