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Gothika
Starring: Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr.
Release Date: 2nd April 2004
Premise
"A criminal psychologist awakens to find herself a patient in the institution where she works, with no memory of the murder she's accused of committing. As she tries to regain her memory - and her freedom - a vengeful spirit manipulates her."
Casting
The acting was pretty top notch, so there was definately good casting. Cruz, Downey and Cruz put on great performances that were truly believable.
Script
The script and dialogue had its moments, where you were completely gripped. At timex taxing, but still a damn interesting premise.
Special Effects
Hardly any CGI here, except one effect near the end that I didn't particularly like of a man being burnt. However, a CGI shotgun blast was pretty damn good, so it evens out I guess.
Cameos
None
Best moment
Halle Berry's daring escape from the penetentiary. Marvellous.
Best quote
None
Ending
The ending was not bad at all - it was left open for a sequel and left things in your mind to discuss or think over.
Worth getting on DVD?
I wouldn't get it, but its definately worth a rental.
Rating
7/10 - not bad, considering I thought it'd be a really naff psychological thriller. Some very good moments (her escape etc), but I hope they don't ruin it by making a sequel. Rent this before you buy.
Starring: Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr.
Release Date: 2nd April 2004
Premise
"A criminal psychologist awakens to find herself a patient in the institution where she works, with no memory of the murder she's accused of committing. As she tries to regain her memory - and her freedom - a vengeful spirit manipulates her."
Casting
The acting was pretty top notch, so there was definately good casting. Cruz, Downey and Cruz put on great performances that were truly believable.
Script
The script and dialogue had its moments, where you were completely gripped. At timex taxing, but still a damn interesting premise.
Special Effects
Hardly any CGI here, except one effect near the end that I didn't particularly like of a man being burnt. However, a CGI shotgun blast was pretty damn good, so it evens out I guess.
Cameos
None
Best moment
Halle Berry's daring escape from the penetentiary. Marvellous.
Best quote
None
Ending
The ending was not bad at all - it was left open for a sequel and left things in your mind to discuss or think over.
Worth getting on DVD?
I wouldn't get it, but its definately worth a rental.
Rating
7/10 - not bad, considering I thought it'd be a really naff psychological thriller. Some very good moments (her escape etc), but I hope they don't ruin it by making a sequel. Rent this before you buy.
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The thing that really confused me is why Halle Berry would marry that fat guy. Eh?!
Gothika
Starring: Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr.
Release Date: 2nd April 2004
Premise
"A criminal psychologist awakens to find herself a patient in the institution where she works, with no memory of the murder she's accused of committing. As she tries to regain her memory - and her freedom - a vengeful spirit manipulates her."
Casting
The acting was pretty top notch, so there was definately good casting. Cruz, Downey and Cruz put on great performances that were truly believable.
Script
The script and dialogue had its moments, where you were completely gripped. At timex taxing, but still a damn interesting premise.
Special Effects
Hardly any CGI here, except one effect near the end that I didn't particularly like of a man being burnt. However, a CGI shotgun blast was pretty damn good, so it evens out I guess.
Cameos
None
Best moment
Halle Berry's daring escape from the penetentiary. Marvellous.
Best quote
None
Ending
The ending was not bad at all - it was left open for a sequel and left things in your mind to discuss or think over.
Worth getting on DVD?
I wouldn't get it, but its definately worth a rental.
Rating
7/10 - not bad, considering I thought it'd be a really naff psychological thriller. Some very good moments (her escape etc), but I hope they don't ruin it by making a sequel. Rent this before you buy.
Starring: Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr.
Release Date: 2nd April 2004
Premise
"A criminal psychologist awakens to find herself a patient in the institution where she works, with no memory of the murder she's accused of committing. As she tries to regain her memory - and her freedom - a vengeful spirit manipulates her."
Casting
The acting was pretty top notch, so there was definately good casting. Cruz, Downey and Cruz put on great performances that were truly believable.
Script
The script and dialogue had its moments, where you were completely gripped. At timex taxing, but still a damn interesting premise.
Special Effects
Hardly any CGI here, except one effect near the end that I didn't particularly like of a man being burnt. However, a CGI shotgun blast was pretty damn good, so it evens out I guess.
Cameos
None
Best moment
Halle Berry's daring escape from the penetentiary. Marvellous.
Best quote
None
Ending
The ending was not bad at all - it was left open for a sequel and left things in your mind to discuss or think over.
Worth getting on DVD?
I wouldn't get it, but its definately worth a rental.
Rating
7/10 - not bad, considering I thought it'd be a really naff psychological thriller. Some very good moments (her escape etc), but I hope they don't ruin it by making a sequel. Rent this before you buy.
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