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joseph-jaeger
Reviews
The Amityville Haunting (2011)
Failed Attempt
Yet another film made to look like "real" footage. The only way for these types of films to be truly successful is to actually believe the footage may be real. First, the "father" character is so poorly acted you cannot get past it. His behavior has no clear motivation. It is completely unclear whether the "house" is making him crazy or if he is actually crazy all by himself. Second, the film is about one of the most recognizable icons of haunted house stories in American lore. We never see a sweeping view of the house, to prove it is actually the Amityville House. The Amityville house has three stories, amazingly, the house in this movie only has two stories. Thirdly, just pass this movie up completely and watch something else.
In a Day (2006)
Lorraine Pilkington + Script - Directing = OK Film
Director and writer, Evan Richards, succeeded on two fronts. First, the script was witty and original. A definite breath of fresh air. The second, was the casting of Lorraine Pilkington, as Ashley. She was engaging and believable. Unfortunately the editing and directing felt forced. Rather than just maintain a fluid and steady camera, the director choose to try different techniques of close-ups and long shots and quick cutting throughout the film. When all put together, they did not help to propel the story, but rather caused a distraction to the viewer. That being said ... the film is worth seeing if you want to watch an excellent actress execute a great script!