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I think we can all agree that the first 2 movies are probably the scariest and most original found-footage movies out on the market so far. I had high hopes for REC 3, but they were severely lowered after seeing the trailer and reading reviews. Still, I decided to give this movie a chance and watched it with a few friends.
And the movie still surprised me. I was immediately sucked into the atmosphere of the wedding and enjoyed the movie. When the first zombies came, I felt the same tension like the previous ones. Then suddenly, the camera view disappears and we watch the whole film like any other horror movie.
Yes. This takes away A LOT of the tension. In fact, the first moments of chaos in REC 3 will probably be the best part of the movie for those who want to get scared. The rest of the movie is over-the-top and sometimes even pretty funny.
But that is the main problem in the film : it has an identity crisis. They don't really seem to know whether they want this to be scary, funny or focused on the romance between the two main characters.
Very good + sides are all the characters in the movie. You create a bond with every one of them, but then again, this movie is real short so most of them die way to fast. I had the feeling that there could have been done a lot more with the characters if this had been 20 minutes longer. The humor is well done, and the action scenes are gruesome and very thrilling. Also, REC 3 has a magnificent ending that will leave your mouth wide-open.
Conclusion ? REC 3 will most certainly not be for everyone. Those who were fond of the scares and the high tension from number 1 and 2 will be very disappointed and rate this 5 or less. But if you have read the reviews, saw the trailer and conclude that you are in the mood for a over-the-top gore-flick, then I guarantee you that you will have a fun time watching REC 3.
One of the better horror flicks from 2012.
And the movie still surprised me. I was immediately sucked into the atmosphere of the wedding and enjoyed the movie. When the first zombies came, I felt the same tension like the previous ones. Then suddenly, the camera view disappears and we watch the whole film like any other horror movie.
Yes. This takes away A LOT of the tension. In fact, the first moments of chaos in REC 3 will probably be the best part of the movie for those who want to get scared. The rest of the movie is over-the-top and sometimes even pretty funny.
But that is the main problem in the film : it has an identity crisis. They don't really seem to know whether they want this to be scary, funny or focused on the romance between the two main characters.
Very good + sides are all the characters in the movie. You create a bond with every one of them, but then again, this movie is real short so most of them die way to fast. I had the feeling that there could have been done a lot more with the characters if this had been 20 minutes longer. The humor is well done, and the action scenes are gruesome and very thrilling. Also, REC 3 has a magnificent ending that will leave your mouth wide-open.
Conclusion ? REC 3 will most certainly not be for everyone. Those who were fond of the scares and the high tension from number 1 and 2 will be very disappointed and rate this 5 or less. But if you have read the reviews, saw the trailer and conclude that you are in the mood for a over-the-top gore-flick, then I guarantee you that you will have a fun time watching REC 3.
One of the better horror flicks from 2012.