This movie caught my eye on the rental shelf, and I must say I expected more of it from what I read on the back of the box. What it turned out to be was an after-school special sort of film when I expected something bordering on original.
This is not to say that the story wasn't at least somewhat compelling. The cinematography also had some rather high points, and the score was far from disappointing. It's just that it was presented in a way that almost bypasses the viewer altogether.
True, there are emotional scenes in the movie, but so much of the genuine emotion is drowned out by the repetition of practically the same sorts of situations. And the predictability of the film doesn't really add to its allure.
Still, the flaws don't make this a bad film. Out of a possible 10, I give this film a 6.
This is not to say that the story wasn't at least somewhat compelling. The cinematography also had some rather high points, and the score was far from disappointing. It's just that it was presented in a way that almost bypasses the viewer altogether.
True, there are emotional scenes in the movie, but so much of the genuine emotion is drowned out by the repetition of practically the same sorts of situations. And the predictability of the film doesn't really add to its allure.
Still, the flaws don't make this a bad film. Out of a possible 10, I give this film a 6.