"You had one job!"
This is rather good, though. Not right up there with the best horror films, but impressive direction and cinematography, with subdued colours for a worn-down look, as well as strong performances. The setting- an abandoned, dilapidated, creepy old pizza restaurant for kids, at night, complete with terrifying animatronic creatures, is horribly effective. And the film has heart, too, the protagonist being a put-upon single dad (well, guardian for his much younger sister) who is desperately trying to support and look after his child against all odds.
The plot unfolds nicely, with some nice twists towards the end, and the ultimate villain is deeply disturbing. Best of all, though, the film is about something- parenting (well, guardianing) in difficult circumstances. Perhaps the pacing could be better, but this is a rather enjoyable little film.
*How to say you're British and a xennial without saying you're British and a xennial...
I personally see this film as a guilty pleasure. The Robots were the highlight. The script is so silly, i like to see more of the taxi driver who picks up monsters every week and treats it like normal. I like the brother and sister don’t acknowledge the sleeping aunt.
ReplyDeleteStrangely, the brother truly felt more like a father than a brother. The ages of the actors just did it.