Popcorn vs Kernel

5 Popcorns = Must see!
4 Popcorns = You'll probably like it.
3 Popcorns = Go in the morning when there are cheaper ticket prices.
2 Popcorns = Maybe rent it.
1 Popcorn = Wait for a friend to rent it and watch it with them.
Kernel = Don't see it at all. Ever.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Don't Breathe (2016)






Directed by: Fede Alvarez

Written by: Fede Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues

Starring: Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, & Dylan Minnette




Don’t Breathe, to me, is a little overrated, but still very good.

Three teens rob a blind man’s house in an attempt to get enough money to move to California.  Unfortunately, the blind man is also a war veteran who has become very dependent on his ears.  After catching and killing one, the other two have a difficult time trying to escape.  With their attempt, they come across the blind man’s secrets that may come to their advantage.

I was expecting this film to be seriously amazing, but it had its moments where the tension faded.  But nevertheless was still very good in terms of storyline.

The editing and camera work was interesting in the sense that the camera was another person in the house.  It, at times, acted as the blind man, but then would go back to being the regular camera to show the two main characters’ journeys.  There were a few long cuts that were all camera. 

I thought there were some scenes that were excessive towards the end.  The blind man kept trying to get Rocky (Levy) one too many times, but at the same time it is understandable.  I won’t tell you why though since it’s a spoiler.

4 popcorns.

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