I would almost be inclined to agree with the mainstream opinion of this film (that it sucks) if not for a few little things that I felt lifted it out of the muck and the mire.
Sure, it's a B-grade thriller with a less-than-inspired plot. That's fairly obvious and somewhat expected. However, what I didn't necessarily see coming were the standout performances by the two leads.
No one can play the likable everyman better than Peter Dobson, and no can play smart-and-sexy like Dina Meyer. And let me tell ya folks: together, they're dynamite. Okay, maybe that's too strong a word, but they are very good.
You put these two in a cabin in the woods, with the set-up of Meyer (an FBI agent) and Dobson (an ex-con) hiding away from the killers who want to take him out before he can testify on one of their killer buddies, and you can just sit back and watch the sparks fly.
So it's not a masterpiece. It's still very watchable, thanks in part to the good direction and cinematography. And unlike several so-called thrillers, there was a decent amount of suspense.
As it goes with anything I like, I would warn the movie snobs away from this one, but for all the B-fans, dig in.
Sure, it's a B-grade thriller with a less-than-inspired plot. That's fairly obvious and somewhat expected. However, what I didn't necessarily see coming were the standout performances by the two leads.
No one can play the likable everyman better than Peter Dobson, and no can play smart-and-sexy like Dina Meyer. And let me tell ya folks: together, they're dynamite. Okay, maybe that's too strong a word, but they are very good.
You put these two in a cabin in the woods, with the set-up of Meyer (an FBI agent) and Dobson (an ex-con) hiding away from the killers who want to take him out before he can testify on one of their killer buddies, and you can just sit back and watch the sparks fly.
So it's not a masterpiece. It's still very watchable, thanks in part to the good direction and cinematography. And unlike several so-called thrillers, there was a decent amount of suspense.
As it goes with anything I like, I would warn the movie snobs away from this one, but for all the B-fans, dig in.