Such a frustrating disappointment

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

This is supposed to be a movie that is full of suspense and mind control but it just doesn't make the mark. Christina Ricci comes off very cold. I think that she plays most of her roles in that way but in this she is also trying to portray mentally unstable and super paranoid and I just wasn't feeling her at all. Which is unfortunate because I have enjoyed her in so many things. I was expecting John Cusack to have a larger role and he ended up with maybe 5-10 minutes of screen time. He's been a bit iffy for me since I watched Cell. I only felt moments of intensity during the flashing scenes. I'm just a bit disappointed.

Okay, so let's face the facts. This won't win best picture, but it is fun to watch. The acting is not terrible, the story is intriguing, and it's good to watch when there is nothing good on TV. So if you're a fan of a good story with a bit of a twist, give it a try.

This movie failed my 15 minute test ..... I clocked out 6 minutes in.

This is a brilliantly acted and produced film.Although the storyline isn't a new concept, the way this story unfolds is engaging from beginning to end.You are sucked in to the world of the characters and kept there right until the last frame, never really knowing where the story will go next.Elements of truth are intertwined with fantasy to make the story believable.Overall, it is worth making an effort to watch this if you like superb acting and enjoy a well produced film that is sympathetic to the story.