Niamh's three crits:
Title: The cabin in the woods
Release: 2012
Director: Drew Goddard
Equilibrium: The beginning of the film when there all drinking and having a nice time
Disequilibrium: The balance is disrupted when the first female gets killed, after they go exploring into the basement. The others try to run and escape but they all of them but two die.
Resolution: The two who survive get into the scientist building and manage to kill them.
The theme was teen punishment as it's a group of teens drinking and doing sexual activities. The stock characters are the dumb sexualised blonde, the virgin, the jock and the fool.
My review: The film was good as it had many genre of horror, and the obviouse character types and it was also made interesting by the twist at the end
I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Release: 2012
Director: Drew Goddard
Equilibrium: The beginning of the film when there all drinking and having a nice time
Disequilibrium: The balance is disrupted when the first female gets killed, after they go exploring into the basement. The others try to run and escape but they all of them but two die.
Resolution: The two who survive get into the scientist building and manage to kill them.
The theme was teen punishment as it's a group of teens drinking and doing sexual activities. The stock characters are the dumb sexualised blonde, the virgin, the jock and the fool.
My review: The film was good as it had many genre of horror, and the obviouse character types and it was also made interesting by the twist at the end
I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Title: Zombieland
Release: 2009
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Equilibrium: Collumbus finds someone to be with, to get along and survive with. Who helps him not die from the zombies
Disequilibrium: Then two girls come along who use them and steal there car and weapons.
Resolution: In the end they look out for each other and when they need help they go to rescue the girls, finally deciding to stick together.
Some stock situations they were in are the appocalypes and a group fighting to survive. As well as being in a abandoned supermarket. The stock characters of the film are the leader who takes charge of the group and saves them and is good at killing zombies, the geek and the two sisters who need the males to protect them.
My review: The film showed and advancement of zombies who could be fast and smart, this is a development from what they used to be seen as. I like the comedy side to it that made it funny and easy to watch.
I would give it 4 stars out of 5.
Release: 2009
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Equilibrium: Collumbus finds someone to be with, to get along and survive with. Who helps him not die from the zombies
Disequilibrium: Then two girls come along who use them and steal there car and weapons.
Resolution: In the end they look out for each other and when they need help they go to rescue the girls, finally deciding to stick together.
Some stock situations they were in are the appocalypes and a group fighting to survive. As well as being in a abandoned supermarket. The stock characters of the film are the leader who takes charge of the group and saves them and is good at killing zombies, the geek and the two sisters who need the males to protect them.
My review: The film showed and advancement of zombies who could be fast and smart, this is a development from what they used to be seen as. I like the comedy side to it that made it funny and easy to watch.
I would give it 4 stars out of 5.
CAMERON ELLIOTT- THREE FILM CRITS
TITLE: CABIN IN THE WOODS
RELEASE: 13 APRIL 2012
DIRECTOR: DREW GODDARD
EQUILIBRIUM: TRIP TO A CABIN IN THE WOODS, TYPICAL YOUTH REBELLION AND ENJOYMENT OF ILLEGAL OR FROWNED-UPON ACTIVITIES.
DISEQUILIBRIUM: REVEALED THAT THE CABIN IS ACTUALLY A TRAP FOR PERVERTED HIGHER POWERS TO SPY ON THE YOUTHS AND TERRORISE THEM WITH VARIOUS ANTAGONISTS, IN ORDER TO MAKE A SACRIFICE TO THE LEADERS OF THIS CULT.
RESOLUTION: MARTY AND DANA FIGURE OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS AND SURVIVE THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE MONSTERS TO TAKE OUT THE OFFICERS.
REVIEW: ENTERTAINING SATIRICAL TAKE ON TYPICAL HORROR FILMS AND THEIR CONVENTIONS, FAST PACE FOR MAXIMUM VIEWING PLEASURE, HOWEVER A CONFUSING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MAIN CHARACTERS AND VERY LITTLE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT FOR EITHER OF THE DECEASED MALES.
3.5/5 STARS
RELEASE: 13 APRIL 2012
DIRECTOR: DREW GODDARD
EQUILIBRIUM: TRIP TO A CABIN IN THE WOODS, TYPICAL YOUTH REBELLION AND ENJOYMENT OF ILLEGAL OR FROWNED-UPON ACTIVITIES.
DISEQUILIBRIUM: REVEALED THAT THE CABIN IS ACTUALLY A TRAP FOR PERVERTED HIGHER POWERS TO SPY ON THE YOUTHS AND TERRORISE THEM WITH VARIOUS ANTAGONISTS, IN ORDER TO MAKE A SACRIFICE TO THE LEADERS OF THIS CULT.
RESOLUTION: MARTY AND DANA FIGURE OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS AND SURVIVE THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE MONSTERS TO TAKE OUT THE OFFICERS.
REVIEW: ENTERTAINING SATIRICAL TAKE ON TYPICAL HORROR FILMS AND THEIR CONVENTIONS, FAST PACE FOR MAXIMUM VIEWING PLEASURE, HOWEVER A CONFUSING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MAIN CHARACTERS AND VERY LITTLE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT FOR EITHER OF THE DECEASED MALES.
3.5/5 STARS
TITLE: CAPE FEAR
RELEASE: 13 NOVEMBER 1991
DIRECTOR: MARTIN SCORSESE
EQUILIBRIUM: NORMAL MIDDLE AMERICAN FAMILY ENJOYING THEIR UNSPECTACULAR SUB-URBAN LIFE.
DISEQUILIBRIUM: A FORMER CLIENT OF THE LAWYER AND FATHER SAM BOWDEN, WHO BURIED HIS RAPE CASE, SENDING HIM TO JAIL FOR 8 YEARS, STARTS APPEARING IN THE LOCAL TOWN, AND EVENTUALLY TERRORISES THE BOWDEN FAMILY, INCLUDING THE SEDUCING OF THEIR UNDERAGE DAUGHTER.
RESOLUTION: AFTER MANY ENCOUNTERS, THE FAMILY IS ATTACKED AND ESCAPE OFF THEIR TEMPORARY BOAT HOME, WITH THE BURNT AND STRUGGLING MAX CADY CHAINED TO A PIECE OF FLOORING AS THE BOAT SINKS, HE SLOWLY DROWNS OFF THE SHORE.
REVIEW: WITHOUT A DOUBT MY FAVOURITE HORROR FILM, A HIGHLY BELIEVABLE AND JUSTIFIED VILLAIN. HIGH LEVELS OF ACTION AND PSYCHOLOGY INVOLVED, MAKING THE FILM A VERY UNIQUE AND UNREPEATABLE EXPERIENCE.
5/5 STARS
RELEASE: 13 NOVEMBER 1991
DIRECTOR: MARTIN SCORSESE
EQUILIBRIUM: NORMAL MIDDLE AMERICAN FAMILY ENJOYING THEIR UNSPECTACULAR SUB-URBAN LIFE.
DISEQUILIBRIUM: A FORMER CLIENT OF THE LAWYER AND FATHER SAM BOWDEN, WHO BURIED HIS RAPE CASE, SENDING HIM TO JAIL FOR 8 YEARS, STARTS APPEARING IN THE LOCAL TOWN, AND EVENTUALLY TERRORISES THE BOWDEN FAMILY, INCLUDING THE SEDUCING OF THEIR UNDERAGE DAUGHTER.
RESOLUTION: AFTER MANY ENCOUNTERS, THE FAMILY IS ATTACKED AND ESCAPE OFF THEIR TEMPORARY BOAT HOME, WITH THE BURNT AND STRUGGLING MAX CADY CHAINED TO A PIECE OF FLOORING AS THE BOAT SINKS, HE SLOWLY DROWNS OFF THE SHORE.
REVIEW: WITHOUT A DOUBT MY FAVOURITE HORROR FILM, A HIGHLY BELIEVABLE AND JUSTIFIED VILLAIN. HIGH LEVELS OF ACTION AND PSYCHOLOGY INVOLVED, MAKING THE FILM A VERY UNIQUE AND UNREPEATABLE EXPERIENCE.
5/5 STARS
TITLE: IT
RELEASE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2017
DIRECTOR: ANDRES MUSCHIETTI
EQUILIBRIUM: VARIOUS BULLIED CHILDREN FINISHING SCHOOL, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SUMMER AHEAD
DISEQUILIBRIUM: HAUNTED BY THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF HIS BROTHER, BILL ROUNDS UP THESE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE WHY THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY DISAPPEARANCES OF CHILDREN LIKE BILL'S BROTHER, GEORGIE. THEY GO ON A JOURNEY TO LOCATE THE ROOT OF THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES.
RESOLUTION: THEY ENCOUNTER PENNYWISE SEVERAL TIMES AND AFTER MANY UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO VANQUISH THE CLOWN, THEY EVENTUALLY MANAGE TO GET IT SUCKED INTO A BOX. IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER IT DIES OR TEMPORARILY LEAVES, HOWEVER, THEY ALL PROMISE TO RETURN AND FIGHT THE CLOWN IF THE DISAPPEARANCES EVER RETURN.
REVIEW: FANTASTICALLY PACED FILM WITH MANY GENUINE JUMP SCARES. GOOD PLOT AND OPEN ENDING WHICH LEAVES THE AUDIENCE GUESSING WHAT HAPPENS, LIKELY TO RETURN IF A SEQUEL IS MADE.
4/5 STARS
RELEASE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2017
DIRECTOR: ANDRES MUSCHIETTI
EQUILIBRIUM: VARIOUS BULLIED CHILDREN FINISHING SCHOOL, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SUMMER AHEAD
DISEQUILIBRIUM: HAUNTED BY THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF HIS BROTHER, BILL ROUNDS UP THESE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE WHY THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY DISAPPEARANCES OF CHILDREN LIKE BILL'S BROTHER, GEORGIE. THEY GO ON A JOURNEY TO LOCATE THE ROOT OF THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES.
RESOLUTION: THEY ENCOUNTER PENNYWISE SEVERAL TIMES AND AFTER MANY UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO VANQUISH THE CLOWN, THEY EVENTUALLY MANAGE TO GET IT SUCKED INTO A BOX. IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER IT DIES OR TEMPORARILY LEAVES, HOWEVER, THEY ALL PROMISE TO RETURN AND FIGHT THE CLOWN IF THE DISAPPEARANCES EVER RETURN.
REVIEW: FANTASTICALLY PACED FILM WITH MANY GENUINE JUMP SCARES. GOOD PLOT AND OPEN ENDING WHICH LEAVES THE AUDIENCE GUESSING WHAT HAPPENS, LIKELY TO RETURN IF A SEQUEL IS MADE.
4/5 STARS