A lot of hype on this film. Does it live up to it?
If you have seen the trailer for this film, then you have a general idea of the premise of the movie. For those that have not, the film follows a couple that seems to have some strange things happening in their home: footsteps, thumps, etc. Micah decides to purchase a camera and microphone to film and record the goings on in their home. It just goes down hill from there.
It is hard to dismiss the similarities between this film and the film that it is constantly being compared to, "The Blair Witch Project." From the very idea of the "found footage" to the ending of the film, but "Paranormal Activity" is more superior in my eyes. It felt more real and the characters are more believable and less obnoxious.
Speaking of acting, this film was done quite well. Not overly done like you think it might be. The psychic is kind of weak, but his time is short.
If you have ever watched any of the ghost hunting shows on TV now days, then you have some inkling of what to do and not do when dealing with "entities," Micah needs to watch more TV. I was a bit frustrated on some of the things he did or didn't do, but that just comes from my love of the topic and does not take away from the film at all.
If you are looking for something to get the heart rate up and to get your significant other to move a bit closer to you, then go check this one out; it's a lot of fun to watch.
Grade: B
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ecksmanfan
10/11/2009
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