It's the early noughts, and people are dropping left and right. This isn't the plot of the film, it's the state of the film industry. Nobody's going to the theatres anymore, except kids who watch comic book and animated films. The reason Hollywood is in such dire straits? Films like 'Identity'.
Unlike today's streaming services, Hollywood wasn't placing any bets on intelligent drama or thought-provoking sci-fi, it looked to replicate a fluke hit like 'The Usual Suspects' or 'The Sixth Sense'. 'Identity' is essentially a combination of the two-a thriller that tries hard to be clever, yet you'll successfully solve the mystery in the first ten minutes.
Some decent actors try their best to save the film, but the writing is hokey and there's no real character development, just a lot of far-fetched plot points. As is common with these types of wannabe clever films, the plot points are ridiculous and there are holes you could drive a semi through.
Even the scares are hokey, often more humorous than frightening. Plus they slathered on the most tired of horror tropes, like constant thunder and lightning.
The most offensive aspect to me was borrowing from 'And Then There Were None', which is a far superior story and film. I suggest you rent it instead, if you want to watch something both clever and well written.
Unlike today's streaming services, Hollywood wasn't placing any bets on intelligent drama or thought-provoking sci-fi, it looked to replicate a fluke hit like 'The Usual Suspects' or 'The Sixth Sense'. 'Identity' is essentially a combination of the two-a thriller that tries hard to be clever, yet you'll successfully solve the mystery in the first ten minutes.
Some decent actors try their best to save the film, but the writing is hokey and there's no real character development, just a lot of far-fetched plot points. As is common with these types of wannabe clever films, the plot points are ridiculous and there are holes you could drive a semi through.
Even the scares are hokey, often more humorous than frightening. Plus they slathered on the most tired of horror tropes, like constant thunder and lightning.
The most offensive aspect to me was borrowing from 'And Then There Were None', which is a far superior story and film. I suggest you rent it instead, if you want to watch something both clever and well written.