EDEN LAKE 2008 James Watkins - Page 2

Matt · #11 13th January 2009, 08:04 AM

I'm in the minority with this one then because it did nothing for me. By the time anything interesting happened the main characters had done so many stupid things that I was out of the film and could never get back into it. Plus, I think the ending was a good idea that was poorly executed (I'd explain further but I don't want to give away what happens to anyone who hasn't seen it).

To each their own, but I found this one a real disappointment when I saw it.

vincenzo · #12 13th January 2009, 10:48 AM

I didn't think much of it either.

The Reaper Man@Cult Labs · #13 13th January 2009, 07:33 PM

Everyone to their own,

IMHO this is the best British shocker since THE DESCENT.....

vincenzo · #14 13th January 2009, 10:37 PM

I thought The Descent was great fun.

SimonT · #15 17th January 2009, 10:33 PM

My review of the UK DVD...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=InflabXuu3M

"one of the finest examples ever of why certain members of society should be prevented from breeding"

trench · #16 25th January 2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'm in the minority with this one then because it did nothing for me. By the time anything interesting happened the main characters had done so many stupid things that I was out of the film and could never get back into it.

I agree. Fassbender was such an asshole, trying to act the hero that it took me right out of the film as well. Not that the protagonists weren't little shits or anything but I had to wonder what the **** he was thinking.

I think it tried a wee bit too hard as well. It's ultra grim in so far as there really is no light at the end of the tunnel, but it's just too over the top, which is probably cool for others, but left me cold.

Still, it was enjoyable enough.

DeadAlive · #17 28th January 2009, 05:44 PM

I finally saw this and I have to say I thought it was OK. It was far less sensationalistic than I was expecting after all the fuss. I certainly wouldn't go as far as saying it is the best Brit horror since (*Insert film of prefference here*) as I'm not even sure I'd even class this as horror. Frightening social comment perhaps.......?

SimonT · #18 28th January 2009, 09:42 PM

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I'm not even sure I'd even class this as horror. Frightening social comment perhaps.......?

Amen to that brother!

Nordicdusk · #19 24th January 2015, 10:49 PM

I know this thread is a good few tears old but there seems to be a lot of negative views on the film. I really enjoyed it and the use of the sort of scum that live in every town or city made it more effective because we all hate these people and if you dont then maybe you are one of those people

Demdike@Cult Labs · #20 24th January 2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nordicdusk

I know this thread is a good few tears old but there seems to be a lot of negative views on the film. I really enjoyed it and the use of the sort of scum that live in every town or city made it more effective because we all hate these people and if you dont then maybe you are one of those people

I loved it. Thought it genuinely unnerving.

Must admit i've only watched it the one time because i didn't want future viewings to negate it's impact.