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Summary: Worst Film Ever
Review: I thought this movie was surprisingly bad. I expected more suspense and a better screenplay. The first hour almost put me to sleep. And the scene with the ouija board was not even enough to keep me engaged mentally through the rest of the film. Yet I did sit through the whole film, miraculously! And I usually don't complain about movies that much, but Harrison Ford turns me off in movies. He's just getting to old to entertain anymore. He reminds me of an old grandfather who has volatile mood swings, yet tries to turn it into acting.By far this film is the worst ever produced. And this movie turned me off of the Science Fiction-Horror realm. And not to mention some of the special effects looked as cheesy as the special effects in Deep Blue Sea and The Frighteners. And I think that any Alfred Hitchcock film is ten times better than this film. Don't waste your time.
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Summary: Mediocre but Entertaining...
Review: After watching What lies Beneath, I started to imagine exactly how the "A-list" actors and directors became involved in this picture. This is a standard at best script and it was only made into a legitimate Hollywood film because of the people who put this together. I assume the producers of this film were looking to cash in very quickly on the recent supernatural film craze brought back to life by the The Sixth Sense, a more superior film, before the genre died out. They quickly found a script, the film's weakest point, and wanted big names to star and hopefully direct. Michelle Pfieffer has not been exactly a huge draw of late and she likely was looking for a project to help reestablish her name. She does well in the role and deservedly this should lead to more substantial roles in the future. Harrison Ford on the other hand, has been and always will be, an A-list star who has huge commercial appeal. Of late, however, he has strung together few less-than successful roles. With the failure of Random Hearts and to a lesser extent, Six Days, Seven Nights, he has been looking for a project much the same way as Pfieffer has. I believe Robert Zemeckes came aboard looking for a project to help fill the boredom between the shoot of Castaway, waiting for Tom Hanks to slim down. With these three players involved and the still fresh commercial appeal of the supernatural genre, it all equals to it's blockbuster success. Now down to the film itself. As stated before, what makes this film, is the actors and the direction. I would recommend not getting to engrossed into this picture, or you might set yourself up for a letdown. It's enternaining enough, but this movie became too "built-up" for me and a spent the entire time hoping for something on par with the Sixth Sense. Which it's sadly not. I'm not sure what everyone who saw this film in the theater was so blown away by, because it's not that great of a movie. For one final parting comment, not to spoil the ending but the character who turns out to be the villian, was not all that suprising and not all that believeable, due to the sudden change in theat character's demeanor. It's not shocking or an interesting twist, it's just out of place and almost laughable. Still, there are worse films to spend two hours with...
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Summary: Scary, Intense, and a little confusing in the middle.
Review: I am glad I did not watch this alone. For more than one reason, it is creepy and I was wrong in assuming that Zemeckis was out of his element, but I had to turn to my spouse in the middle and say, "huh?". I won't ruin it for anyone, but I guess I was a little too quick to ask, because the next few scenes answered my questions. The CGI is absolutely scary and get the DVD edition and watch the interactive menu for a minute and you will see what I mean. And I never expected the surprise ending. I exclaimed out loud when I found who and why. Good enough to rank in with other supernatural thrillers...
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Summary: GET READY TO BE SCARED
Review: I loved this film. It is designed to scare the audience and that is exactly what it does. Having originally seen it at the cinema I remember for the last twenty minutes how people were glued to the screen. There wasn't a mutter or murmur, the film truly making the squeamish start to cover their eyes. The DVD just means that you can sit and be scared with your family at home. I Thoroughly recommend it. Don't watch it alone!!!!!
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Summary: Chilling!!
Review: What a Chiller!! Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford played great parts in this 2000 Thriller! It sent a great chill up my spine!! Claire Spencer (Michelle Pfeiffer) has noticed some strange things going on with the new neighbours next door. She tries her best to find out the truth about what has been going on (She thinks he murdered his wife because she has not seen her in a while), but she finds truth alright, no not truth about her neighbours, but about her HUSBAND (Harrison Ford) Like in all my reviews, I do not want to spoil the plot, but this was a great film and I am glad I got to see it! Another great film to add to my collection of personal favourites!
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Summary: EC Horror Comic on Celluloid
Review: As my subject heading indicates, What Lies Beneath is nothing less than the best realization of the EC Horror Comic tradition, on film, I have ever seen (yes, better than Creepshow). This film fits the EC formula perfectly and once I realized that I took it for what it was--a 'B' movie with an 'A' movie gloss. I have to admit that some of the overt Hitchcock references were annoying and that the Hollywood gloss sometimes gets in the way of what maybe should have been a low-budget flick; but, it was fascinating to see Academy-award nominated actors (and director) making a film of this nature. Once you realize what it is you're seeing and adjust your expectations accordingly, a good time can be had by all. Recommended.
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Summary: Watch your blood pressure
Review: I saw this movie on DVD last night, and I must admit I watched the clock a few times during the 2 hour thriller. It was slow moving and slow to develop. On the contrary however, I was in suspense for a good 45 minutes of this movie. Even when you know something is going to fall, or show up behind Michelle you can't help from skipping a heart beat. Definitely a renter not a buyer.
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Summary: Fabulous First Half
Review: Norman and Clare Spencer have just moved into a beautiful old house in Vermont and sent their daughter off to college. Clare is looking forward to doing some of teh things she hasn't had time for-gardening and finishing fixing up their home. However, an unwelcome visitor to her home begins to foil her plans. The first half of What Lies beneath was wonderful, very spooky and captivating. The visual beauty of the Vertmont landscape was also quite well done. However, the second half of the movie became a bit repetitive, as I felt the viewer could foresee exactly what was going to happen. The movie saves its four stars, however, by the unique ending. What Lies Beneath is definately recommended for all fans of thrillers!
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Summary: Not bad, Mr. Zemekis....
Review: It has been quite a while since a movie has made me jump from my seat, and this did the trick. Little do you expect the twists that this story takes, and both Ms. Pheiffer and Mr. Ford are excellent in their roles. I know this is a short review, but I don't have much to say except that this is a pretty good thriller and is worth a gander. Watch it with the lights off during a thunderstorm for best results....:) BRS
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I just watched this movie tonight and man, what an excellent movie. You always get lead one way and then you get taken another way until your not really sure what is going on. As the mystery continues to unfold to the very shocking truth, my wife and I had chills running up and down our spines. This was just the kind of movie for one who likes to be spooked. Cool special effects and Ford and Phieffer are excellent.
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