Director: Alexandre Aja
Writers: Keith Bunin (screenplay), Joe Hill (novel)
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Max Minghella
Synopsis:
In the aftermath of his girlfriend's mysterious death, a young man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples.
In the aftermath of his girlfriend's mysterious death, a young man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples.
Review:
I wasn't sure what to expect from the pictures of this movie. Having watched it I would say at points it does have a bit of B movie appeal to it, while other parts are well shot. Overall I liked the look of the whole movie. Lots of colors and a few psychedelic scenes. This being said, some of scenes were stretched out and seemed a little redundant.
I would say this is Daniel Radcliffes best role since the "harry potter" movies, though I am not a fan. The role he plays in "Horns", offers a polar opposite to what he played in "kill your darlings," and I think he did a pretty good job.
The philosophy behind this movie is interesting, and provides a fresh change on what constitutes an image of both good and evil. I liked the progression of experiences the main character went through, and i always enjoy watching Juno Temple in all the work she does, as she brought a nice light hearted, feel good energy to the movie (as usual).
At times this movie reminded me of "stand by me," with a touch of Steven Kings "needful things." Otherwise was a 'fairly' interesting (psychologically accurate) murder mystery, while at the same time offering enough to ponder with the spiritual aspects taking place.
As the movie continued to progress, I was thinking that it was just going to be another generic murder case movie, with some supernatural stuff thrown in at a surface level in order to try and make it seem like something new. But, while it was another murder case solving mystery, there were enough other elements added to mix to make a good stand alone film, and make it one that is worth the watch for a good time at the movies!
I wasn't sure what to expect from the pictures of this movie. Having watched it I would say at points it does have a bit of B movie appeal to it, while other parts are well shot. Overall I liked the look of the whole movie. Lots of colors and a few psychedelic scenes. This being said, some of scenes were stretched out and seemed a little redundant.
I would say this is Daniel Radcliffes best role since the "harry potter" movies, though I am not a fan. The role he plays in "Horns", offers a polar opposite to what he played in "kill your darlings," and I think he did a pretty good job.
The philosophy behind this movie is interesting, and provides a fresh change on what constitutes an image of both good and evil. I liked the progression of experiences the main character went through, and i always enjoy watching Juno Temple in all the work she does, as she brought a nice light hearted, feel good energy to the movie (as usual).
At times this movie reminded me of "stand by me," with a touch of Steven Kings "needful things." Otherwise was a 'fairly' interesting (psychologically accurate) murder mystery, while at the same time offering enough to ponder with the spiritual aspects taking place.
As the movie continued to progress, I was thinking that it was just going to be another generic murder case movie, with some supernatural stuff thrown in at a surface level in order to try and make it seem like something new. But, while it was another murder case solving mystery, there were enough other elements added to mix to make a good stand alone film, and make it one that is worth the watch for a good time at the movies!
Star Rating: 3 Stars
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