There are many reasons why this thrill ride never grew into an effective franchise, and most people focus on the director and his criminal past. [It puts the film in a difficult position because many will dismiss the film for just that reason, and they’re not wrong for believing that.] My theory about the movie is that this first entry matched its narrative simplicity with a creature that kept revealing new angles as the story plays on. Like little rewards, there are carefully spaced-out reveals designed to make you go, “cool!” On the other end, there’s Justin Long in what remains one of his best roles. He gets to be the playful straight arrow, free of baggage and ready to react like we would when faced with a creature like this.
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