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Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman Lions Gate Films 2 1/2 STARS When awaiting a sequel to a movie that thrived on a gritty, underground image, fans often fear artistic changes could lead to the dilution of the original film??s unique charm. Fans of “Saw”—last year’s Halloween hit—can breathe a sigh of relief: “Saw II” does not fall victim to the curse of the horror movie sequel. This is another round of disturbingly gruesome imagery surpassed in horror...
...real people—they’re simply archetypes of modern New Yorkers. With these uninteresting and overly philosophical characters, there’s not much with which the actors can work. Streep—whose character does not serve any real purpose after the midpoint of the film??does use her clever comedic timing to depict Lisa’s delectable character nuances. However, Streep’s lack of physical comedy limits her full embodiment of the often-frazzled Lisa. Likewise, Thurman’s radiant glow works well in the beginning, but Thurman never...
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman Lions Gate Films 2 1/2 STARS When awaiting a sequel to a movie that thrived on a gritty, underground image, fans often fear artistic changes could lead to the dilution of the original film??s unique charm. Fans of “Saw”—last year’s Halloween hit—can breathe a sigh of relief: “Saw II” does not fall victim to the curse of the horror movie sequel. This is another round of disturbingly gruesome imagery surpassed in horror...
...novel premise and the unfolding of countless twists and turns, “Saw II” is the type of movie that will have the average moviegoer intrigued until the very end, even though the build is far from perfect. The shock value of the film??in the first scene, a man’s survival is contingent upon his slicing into his own eye (a cutting homage to “Un Chien Andalou”)—will entertain viewers and enable them to overlook the script’s limitations...
...Stay” lacks a coherent storyline with relatable characters, failing to conjure the same substantial emotion. McGregor’s performance is, as usual, solid. His portrayal of the confused and increasingly terrified Dr. Foster is more than believable. In spite of this, the film??s writer, David Benioff (“25th Hour”), leaves little room for McGregor to delve into his character’s idiosyncrasies. Perhaps the film??s most underused resource is Naomi Watts. Watts plays Lila, Dr. Foster’s once suicidal painter-girlfriend. However, her character...