A failed attempt that wasn't amusing.. (Amusement (DVD))

Member Name: chiefo

Product:	Amusement (DVD)
Date:	23/05/09 (8 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Just the blonde.

Disadvantages: Extras and everything else.

I must admit I do enjoy horror movies and when my girlfriend brought this home the other evening I must admit I was pleased. Lights out, and salted popcorn ready, we fired it up.

I'll admit that the plot wasn't bad but everything else was. John Simpson as the director didn't really have any originality. For a movie made in 2009 with what seemed a pretty big budget you would expect a more solid 'horror'. The sets/locations chosen were very good and were genuinely scary at times. You had the classic good looking lead characters that is always appreciated.

The movie did start well. I won't ruin the movies plot as it is a recent film but everything about it failed apart from 'one story' which did deliver. If you are scared of clowns (think I.T/Pennywise) then this might be worth watching. You'll understand too why the movie is called 'amusement'. The actors did an OK job apart from one, which I think had the most crucial role. I think a more experience individual would have pulled it off and because they didn't once you got 'into' the movie it turned into a comedy.

I was waiting for it to finish and it just seemed to drag, that says a lot for a film that is around ninety minutes long. Also, think slasher, cheap scares, more than actual violence and gore. I won't say anymore other than you won't miss out if you don't watch it. I wouldn't want to waste your time so I won't recommend it.

2 out of 5

Summary: The film didnt' really know where it was going, a truly poor effort. Skip it.