a_life_unnoticed

I bought this movie out of the bargain bin at wal-mart the other day. It isn't something that would normally catch my interest, but I remember reading the book many years ago, and although I didn't remember a lot of details of the book, I remember enjoying it, and figured if I got even a fraction of the entertainment out of the movie as I did the book I would be satisfied. There are a few plot holes, but nothing too dramatic. The movie was thoroughly creepy. Connie was a convincing villain, and it was well cast. I think the kid was a bit on the quiet side for what I had always pictured him to be, but He still did a decent job. I bought this movie for 5 bucks, and it was well worth that. I would recommend this for renting, but paying much more than say 10 bucks to purchase it would be foolish. All in all a good movie although would have been much better as a feature film.

Throughout this movie I found myself waiting for the action to start. The acting was rubbish, Everything in it sounded like t was scripted... BADLY. thats right i said badly, because on top of the bad acting you have a bad script, which absolutely takes you out of the movie. Throughout the length of this movie I couldn't help but think ho I could have done it better. Hell, how the hobo on the street corner could have done it better. The narrative throughout did not feel the period. I found my attention wandering. i would try to point out this movies saving graces, however there are NONE. even the wonderful talents of Keefer Sutherland and sissy Spacek could do absolutely nothing to redeem this film