Don't Breathe Reviews

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this flick but since it has a decent reputation and since it was available on Netflix, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, it turned out to be a decent minimalist cat-and-mouse horror flick but, to be honest, I didn't really blow me away. I mean, the directing was really solid and Stephen Lang did deliver a pretty good performance but there were just too many elements that didn't really work for me. First of all, it was pretty much one of the most stupid burglaries I have seen but you could argue that the characters involved were no mastermind. Even more problematic was the whole deal with the abducted girl. Indeed, before she showed up, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be really rooting for these thiefs since, after all, they were robbing an old blind man. However, with this twist, the makers made clear who was actually the bad  guy which was rather disappointing. On top of that, it didn't make much sense. I mean, how would a blind man be able to kidnap a grown woman and bring her home against her will? It's like the ending, even though the only survivor was supposed to be scared shitless because the guy was still alive and free, how on earth would he be able to track her down and find her? Anyway, in spite of its flaws, I have to admit that it was still fairly entertaining and it is worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

Notes:
*The concept seems quite interesting and attention grabbing.
*The main cast is recognizable and decent.
*Fede Alvarez (along with writer Rodo Sayagues) also did the remake of Evil Dead which I actually enjoyed quite a bit.
*Having seen Lights Out and The Good Neighbor I can't help but be reminded of them a tad.
*Anyways I am sure this will be excellent either way.

Pros:
*It's intense from beginning to end.
*The whole thing is unpredictable with a crazy twist to top it off.
*The acting was great.
*All the characters were interesting.
*It was actually pretty creepy and I was caught off guard quite a bit.

Cons:
*All the stuff with turkey baster was just yuck lol!

Verdict:
It's an intense and creative home invasion story with it's own unique twists. The characters and acting keep you interested. There really doesn't seem to be much of a dull moment. It's definitely worth the watch though for sure.