Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Jeepers Creepers (2001), Victor Salva

Genre: Horror
Overall Rating:
(out of 5)
I was very impressed with this movie.  Its kind of cheesy, but still, I think it was well told and entertaining.

The Story:
(out of 5)
1 Point: Interesting
2 Points: Original
1 Point: Unpredictable
1 Point: OMGZ
A brother and sister head home for spring break only to be abruptly interrupted by a rude driver trying to run them off the road.  They later see that same truck dumping bodies down a pipe, and try to get this guy (creature) caught.

Characters:
(out of 5)
1 Point: Well-Played
1 Point: Original
1 Point: Relatable
1 Point: Emotional Attachment
1 Point: OMGZ
Trish Jenner (Gina Philips): The hard-headed sister who seems perhaps a little too tough at times.
Darry Jenner (Justin Long): The brother who makes the stupid choice of checking out the body-ridden pipe.

Believability:
(out of 5)
1 Point: No Disbelief
1 Point: Well-Explained
1 Point: Characters Fit Conceivably
1 Point: Not Foolishly Omniscient
1 Point: OMGZ
Well, its pretty far-fetched... but its entertaining.

Weight:
(out of 5)
1 Point: Relatable Lives
1 Point: Relatable Choices
1 Point: "Wow" Moments
1 Point: Lasting
1 Point: OMGZ
Definitely mind numbing... just something to enjoy with friends.

Visual:
(out of 5)
2 Points: Visual Quality
1 Point: Unique Visual Perspective
1 Point: Special Effects
1 Point: OMGZ
It looked a little cheesy, like perhaps 80's style, but it was well made.

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