Don't Blink (2014)

After looking at the review overall score I was somewhat doubting whether to watch this film but I decided to give it a shot and make my own mind up..... not disappointed.

It's not a film that will give you all the answers you want but it's certainly a film that will make you guess what's coming next. It's not a gore fest or typical horror, more like a twilight-zone-esque type film....

I'm not going to say much as the beauty in the film is not knowing..... just give it a try and maybe, like me, you won't be disappointed... whatever you do though, don't blink.

Fmovies: But do bare in mind the fact that it is more scifi than horror, so don't start playing it expecting a roller coaster of spooks, not even your typical jumps, it does provide some nice tension, raises a few questions, but leaves with no real explanation and does kinda make you feel empty.

Why would I recommend it to anyone? Well, it's a nice change of pace, you get to put an eye on something a tad bit different, and exploit new or let's just call them, rarely used subjects. The approach is boldly, the actors are not your typical never seen on screen before faces, the acting tho could have been better, either the budget was not big enough to assure a proper execution, or at one point, sadly the writers felt tired and decided to stop. The potential in this one is better than I have seen in a lot of productions, but like so many before it, it drowns right at shore.

So it is up to you in the end, you can take a chance and see what the little fuss is all about, or decide to pass it, but you might find out someday, maybe not even that far in the future, that others are talking about it and you missed your chance to participate in their discussion. Have it your way!

Cheers!

All things considered this isn't a bad film, the acting is good, sets and locations are stunning, cinematography is brilliant and the script has some legitimately hilarious lines in it that will have you (if you're like me) barking out a laugh. The pace is steady, and it's not too complicated or cluttered with superfluous bits and pieces thrown in to bulk it up. I also like the way (however predictable some may be) that they had people disappearing. It was clever, good camera and effects work, subtle and understated but still impressive.

Now to the negative... Despite the build of tension and the myriad of questions the films raises, don't hold out much hope for any answers. You won't get any. Maybe this was a deliberate effort because they're intending a sequel (I would be more than happy to watch that, and I don't often vote for sequels) or maybe this is a Nolan-esque leaving it to your imagination ending. Whatever the answer, it's a rather frustrating to come away empty handed. If this is left open ended in this way for a sequel don't fret, it's not one of those obvious "And we are clearly setting this up for the sequel TAKE THAT SUCKERS!" type deals. Much more subtle than that.

All in all I have to say it was a pretty good film that held my attention in a way a lot of films of late fail to do, and I'd recommend watching it if you're bored or the idea the films posits interests you. But don't get as mad as some reviewers on here if it's not a 10/10 masterpiece of cinema gold. It is what it is, don't expect the most breathtaking piece of cinema known to man that answers all of the questions you have about life, death and why we're here.

Don't Blink fmovies. After a mildly intriguing start, this clunker pops and fizzles through every cliché imaginable. Nobody on screen learns a blessed thing about the mysterious goings on at an abandoned lodge and neither do you, dear viewer. While a few intriguing clues are sprinkled through the film, they lead nowhere. It's a good thing somebody produces a gun halfway through this disappointment, because it gives the sad sacks stuck at the lodge a chance to fire bullets into each other, instead of merely swearing and beating each other up. If your idea of fun is watching a succession of unlikable people go off-screen and disappear like Barbara Eden in I Dream of Jeannie, then this one's for you.

I profess myself a horror movie junkie. Especially for atmospheric, stereotyped, low budget movies. This meets all requirements. Rather than relying on blood and gore to frighten, this is all about atmosphere and watching closely (in fact, I had to rewind and watch one scene all over to see what I missed the first time). Typically, I don't balk at horror movie stereotypes (after all, the simplicity of the genre is part of its charm), but here they were...off. The director gave characters who were clearly mid to late 30s the typical stereotypes of young twenty-somethings. That took a bit of getting used to, but if you can ignore it, then the atmosphere and mystery and tension are all well done. The main reason for the 7 is the huge omission of why we watch movies. There is a reason there's a nice plot triangle (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion). I was thoroughly involved throughout the falling action...and then credits. What? It seems laziness and, in a way, a waste of my 90 minutes when a full part of the plot structure is omitted.

So lets say you wan't to watch a horror/thriller/mystery movie... When the synopsis goes something like "10 friends go away for the weekend." There are a number of things you expect from the movie and somethings that you just hate they always do wrong with these kind of movies. Guess what... This movie has no faults, at least not in this genre imo.

The acting is surprisingly good, I like being surprised and these actors not only act well, but most importantly they don't overact. And the script is to thank for this, as Brian Austins Greens character is the sensible one and always steers the cast and movie back on track on every occasion it might have gone of track. And Brian is really good, I'm actually impressed.

There are no stupid female characters that take showers all alone in the middle of the night in this one. No bad CGI. No cheesy lines. The characters in this movie act like normal people do when strange things happen, thank god! Sure there are more or less likable one's but they do a really good job all the way.

This movie was a big surprise in that it is a good mystery/drama/thriller and it gets the tempo right. Suspense all the way through and I personally loved the ending. Which I must add I think most reviewers here have a problem with. This movie leaves the viewer with a lot of unanswered questions, hence if you can't handle those kind of movies, this one isn't for you. But this movie fits the genre 'Mystery' perfectly.

If anyone involved in the film reads this. Don't mind the low score. A lot of ppl. rate down horror-flicks because they expect so different things, its like comedies. You can never satisfy everyone, and most of the time just a few. BUT you made a great movie, it's really really good.

This is my first review and I wrote it just to tell people that this is so much better than the low score implies. This movie is more similar to Signs with Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix if you wonder what kind of movie it's similar to, but with even less Sci-Fi. Although not as good.

Amazing. 8 / 10. Only way it could've been a 10 was if they had ten times the budget and some A-listers in the cast. But this cast, director and script writers made an amazing job.