‘Final Destination 5’ – 2 out of 5 stars
Before I describe how completely ridiculous I thought the new "Final Destination" movie was, I have to admit this is the first "Final Destination" film I have seen.
I went into this experience not really knowing what to expect or how grossed out I would be. I’m not the type of girl who would usually go see a blood-squirting, gut-wrenching horror flick, but when I saw the previews, I could not help but laugh at how insanely ironic these people’s deaths were. I know that sounds awful, but if you have ever seen any of these films, you will understand.
Just like during the previews, when I saw this movie in theaters I could not contain my laughter. The plot twists and funny one-liners just added to my shameful snickers and giggles.
While watching the movie, I played a game with my fellow viewers. Which poor soul would die next? Would it be the seductive woman who ends up at the eye doctor after losing her eyeglasses nearly falling to her death? Or the hero of our story who foresees his own death just after being dumped by his girlfriend? Anyone could guess, even the people like me who are new to the "Final Destination" saga.
If the goal of this film was to make its audiences laugh at people’s misfortune and further desensitize teenagers to gore and violence, then score, this movie was awesome!
But if the goal was to actually make audience members fear the creepy guy haunting every "Final Destination" film, and pray that they will never have a “vision” of their death so they can try to prevent it, only to suffer an even more ironic and extravagant death, then the ball was dropped a long time ago. And the 3D effects didn’t make me fear for my life either. They just grossed me out a little.
My suggestion? Wait to spend your cash until you can rent "Final Destination 5" on DVD. It’s more fun to make funny and ironic side comments so all of your friends can laugh out loud at your genius anyway.