Ok, as I continue to battle though this stomach ailment, I
have been able to watch a couple flicks in between naps. I am just glad I am
feeling somewhat better, although work did beat me down earlier today. Oh well,
keep battling and it will pass, hmmm. Next up for review was one of the
bigger hyped movies of 2014, Annabelle.
Plot/ A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural
occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by
satanic cultists.
Having enjoyed The Conjuring, I thought I knew what I was
getting into with Annabelle. Unfortunately, I was wrong, as everything I loved
about The Conjuring was missing in this one. Yes, the story is loosely based on
a true story, but that did not cause the overuse of cliché and lack of
originality. Honestly, there were no scares; the characters were flat and unbelievable,
and it was slow. Even my 10-year old thought it was “boring.” Yes, some of the
performances were decent and the subject matter interesting, but that did
little to rescue it from the vast amount of clichés that permeated throughout.
In the end, this may not be the worst of its genre, but it is far from the top
of the list. If you are a fan of The Conjuring or a horror fan in general, stay
away… There are many better choices out there.
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