Movies of 2005 Review
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
- Horror and Courtroom Drama
Not your typical horror movie. Original. Yet ultimately boring and you may doze off as the movie plays out. Based on a true story according to credits. Unsatisfying ending. Jennifer Carpenter certainly does a top notch job acting as a girl possessed by a demon, contorting her body and giving a physical performance that is possibly the best ever for any demon possession movie. The rest of the time her character is boring, unattractive, and adds to the overall dull progression of the film.
Hostel
- Horror
Not for the faint of heart. Stupid young backpackers through Europe looking for a good time and easy sex get duped into going to a 3rd world eastern-block country where they find a type of horror that is far more terrifying than any supernatural kind. The movie is truly scary because it makes you think it could actually happen, or be happening for real somewhere in a foreign country. With American's popularity around the world in rapid decline, travel abroad is more dangerous now than ever before. This movie plays on fears of this nature and adds a shock value that will knock you out of your seat. Gory and contains scenes that will make even the most desensitized person cringe. Wow! Don't watch this one alone in the dark.
