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3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 10/01/2023
Knowing who directed this and the suggestive material, makes it even more disturbing. Brad Renfro died way too young. It's painful to think, especially with young and talented performers, where their careers would be now if they were still here. It's sad to think about.
Rating of
2.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 09/21/2011
The themes under the surface prove more interesting than the decent plot. An all-around okay effort upheld by Singer's great direction and McKellen's superb talent. The proceedings could've been a bit more disturbing, considering the small changes made from the original text. Still, this is a competent and entertaining watch.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/20/2010
A chilling and effective thriller with some very dark themes. Brad Renfro gives an understated performance here. Sad to have lost him so early.
Rating of
2.5/4
sapien - wrote on 02/16/2010
It was hard for me to get into this movie. But once I did, it was pretty good.
Rating of
2.5/4
Allison - wrote on 12/21/2007
I really liked it, yet I couldn't help but feel that it could have been so much better. It had a low budget feel to it and there was something intangible that wasn't working. Maybe it could be remade, but who would be better than Ian McKellen?
Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/26/2007
A Stephen King adaptation that is watchable. One of the better performances from Brad Renfro teamed with the esteemed Ian McKellen. This is a dark film with heavy themes. Too bad they didn't keep the book's ending; Too dark for Hollywood.
