First off...great review.

The problem
>with them for me is
>that there’s usually so much
>that you have to accept
>at face value in the
>premise in order to sit
>back and enjoy the movie
>without constantly yelling at the
>screen

I agree. In thriller's, I usually throw in the fear factor that keeps the protagonist from making smart decisions. That by itself can get me through a movie so that I can enjoy it.

As far as David Fincher, PANIC ROOM is my least favorite out of all his works. I enjoyed his visuals VERY much. The slick camera work that you may not have enjoyed was a treat for me. And while some people might not appreciate the overall darkness of the film (especially the green theme throughout), I loved it. That green presented a mood, and it was consistent all through the film.

I'm a Forrest Whitaker fan, and I the first shot of Forrest's face walking through the house was tight. But as my movie partner said (and I'm sure she'll come in this post and say it herself), a criminal with a conscience is suspect. I mean, they were building it up all through the film, how could you not expect Forrest to be some kind of anti-hero in the end?

Overall, I was entertained. I'll almost say for the entire $9 I paid to get in...but it's definately not Fincher's best. Although, I gotta give him props on the beginning credits. Wonderful!

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