The Cabin in the Woods (2021) 6.2/10(Above Average)
I usually enjoy Whedon's work, but this film wasn't that good. I appreciate the point it's making, but the film just feels average. Yes, it does have an element of novelty and creativity. However, it is not quite as clever as it imagines itself to be. The film's main twist is revealed early on, and as a result, I felt disengaged with the story's protagonists. You'll be let down if you're hoping for a suspenseful or terrifying film; instead, the film follows the same tired formulas used in countless other horror movies despite its parodying nature. There's a clever surprise towards the end, but otherwise not much substance. In the end, the meta-aspect of this film isn't explored deeply enough—it comes across like a rip-off of other films that do a better job of delving into the themes this one highlights.
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The Cabin in the Woods (2021) 6.2/10 (Above Average)
I usually enjoy Whedon's work, but this film wasn't that good. I appreciate the point it's making, but the film just feels average. Yes, it does have an element of novelty and creativity. However, it is not quite as clever as it imagines itself to be. The film's main twist is revealed early on, and as a result, I felt disengaged with the story's protagonists. You'll be let down if you're hoping for a suspenseful or terrifying film; instead, the film follows the same tired formulas used in countless other horror movies despite its parodying nature. There's a clever surprise towards the end, but otherwise not much substance. In the end, the meta-aspect of this film isn't explored deeply enough—it comes across like a rip-off of other films that do a better job of delving into the themes this one highlights.