Jen J

I really enjoyed this film. It was introspective, visually entertaining, imaginative, and featured a main character who was easy to identify with on an emotional level. I was so caught up in Paul's distress that I found myself enraged at the end when he became even more victimized- this time by the cruelties of capitalism. I love the way Nic Cage is evolving as an actor; he takes himself less seriously now and acts the hell out of roles like this one. His range is phenomenal, and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

The Good: Another solid performance by Nic Cage. I enjoyed how he let the other actors have plenty of on-screen time without him stealing the spotlight. The storyline was entertaining and realistic. I liked how the movie focused on the present situation and allowed the details to remain mysterious. The monsters and their limbs and teeth were terrifying, and the audience was allowed to see them just enough to satisfy. The Bad: I would have preferred less violent shaky-cam scenes. The neighbor's decision to shoot the boy he had just offered shelter to was a confusing bit of whiplash; you'd think he would want a healthy, normal boy around to date his maturing daughter, given the whole apocalypse situation. Overall, I give it 8/10.