Rating: 7 out of 10, this was another Netflix rental that I missed when it was released in theaters because I thought it was just a chick flick. It turned out to be a really good thriller with Seyfried getting out of her usual comfort zone and showing some real depth. You’re left wondering for the whole movie if she is crazy and just imagining the killer stalking her and she does this with a lot of aplomb. She definitely demonstrates that she is more than a pretty face and, for me, this justifies a huge comeback from Red Riding Hood. The supporting cast is solid, especially Sunjata (another strong performance) which keeps the fast paced plot moving right along and keeps you guessing. The police are treated as complete incompetents, unless they’re chasing Seyfried. I’m still trying to figure out what Moennig was trying with her hair. It must be her part was so small that she wanted to stand out but it looked like she went out of her way to look idiotic. Bentley is wasted in a part where you figured he had to be a bigger part of the story but wasn’t, definitely a red herring for the viewer. There were some huge holes in the plot such as the police being able to track her cell phone only when it was needed for the plot but overall this was a very solid thriller with a nice little edge to it. I really liked the ending.
MVP: Seyfried shows some depth as the lead Jill, carries the whole movie and makes you wonder if she’s just driven or insane
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