NOTE: I did NOT see the 1975 version, which I've heard is much better.
I took three 13 year olds to see this and had no expectations when entering the theatre. In fact, I didn't know what the movie was about except that it had Matt Broderick and Chris Walken and that always equals a good time. I am a huge fan of dark comedies and would label this a soft-dark comedy (a light comedy? ha) that is easy to watch and has an organized feel. There is a creepy and eerie edge throughout the film and I often wondered whether I should be laughing or should if I should be feeling sorry for the characters. (I love that feeling, I always feel like the jerk in the theatre)(And yes, I usually laugh instead) Overall, I kinda liked it and I thought there was something to it..I just don't know what. I will say it could have been a lot darker and I plan on checking out the other version.
SNACK ATTACK FOR THIS FILM: freshly baked cupcakes and an apple. At least that's what I felt like eating during this one. (check out my other reviews for snack attack suggestions)
I took three 13 year olds to see this and had no expectations when entering the theatre. In fact, I didn't know what the movie was about except that it had Matt Broderick and Chris Walken and that always equals a good time. I am a huge fan of dark comedies and would label this a soft-dark comedy (a light comedy? ha) that is easy to watch and has an organized feel. There is a creepy and eerie edge throughout the film and I often wondered whether I should be laughing or should if I should be feeling sorry for the characters. (I love that feeling, I always feel like the jerk in the theatre)(And yes, I usually laugh instead) Overall, I kinda liked it and I thought there was something to it..I just don't know what. I will say it could have been a lot darker and I plan on checking out the other version.
SNACK ATTACK FOR THIS FILM: freshly baked cupcakes and an apple. At least that's what I felt like eating during this one. (check out my other reviews for snack attack suggestions)