Age: 16
1) What do you think about the camera work? – Shots, angles etc.
I noticed that there were various angles in each shot. I especially like the part where the camera circled the boy; I think it is a 180° shot, I think that part really added to the emotion of what the boy was feeling at the time. I also liked in the nightmare part, where the camera was slanted, I feel it set the tension the atmosphere.
2) What do you think about the music/soundtrack? - Background music, sound effects etc.
I really like the theme music, it sounds full of suspense and it fits well with the action that was going one. I also liked the voiceover; it’s quite creepy, because the tone sounded sarcastic as well as evil, it was quite chilling. I liked it, everything went well.
3) What is your opinion on the storyline opening so far?
I don’t know if the boy is going to die in the film or if he going to be the hero; from what I’ve seen so far, I think it would be really interesting to see him take on the villain. I think the concept is different, to see a young boy as the hero would be a great idea. Knowing that the genre is action and horror, it does keep me wondering how the storyline would be like. I liked what I have watched so far, and would have liked to see more.
4) What do you think about the acting skills?
I think the acting was very normal, it didn’t seem like it was too bad, it could be a little improved from the little boy, he seemed a bit nervous at the beginning, that’s what it felt like to me, but I think he done a good job in the nightmare bit. The parents were good, and the boy was very good too, I wouldn’t criticise the skills overall.
5) Overall, what are your views based on the appeal and characteristics of a general thriller, and whether our thriller meets these requirements?
Honestly, I think the beginning did drag a little, but I also know it is only an opening sequence, so after watching it, I thought that bit was a very good way to set the scene. Since the drama already had started, I can only assume the rest to be action-packed, I think this take is very unique, and tells the audience when it’s beginning that the rest of the movie is going to be like an adventure, this will definitely appeal to me. So I think this is a very good thriller.
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