A good movie

Considering the current hype involving super-heros and this other wave of found-footage features, it was just a matter of time before a smart ass would think of combining the two genres. Fortunately, it turned out to be a pretty good flick, even if it was not as original as the makers would like you to believe. First of all, I always had a weak spot for the found-footage genre, I have always been a fan of ‘The Blair Witch Project’, and this type of film-making works very well when used properly which was the case here. Indeed, instead of the glossy look of your average blockbuster, you get something more down-to-earth, more realistic, even documentary-like. I also enjoyed the performances by the three main actors. Since then, both Dane DeHaan and Michael B. Jordan have become quite popular and will soon move on with some blockbuster super-hero flick, respectively as the Green Goblin in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ and The Human Torch in ‘The Fantastic Four’. Still, even though I really enjoyed it, I thought there was still a lack of ambition. I mean, at some point, it seemed that they got stuck with the story and the ending was a rather underwhelming showdown mixing some influences from ‘Akira’ or Magneto or basically any super-hero feature which always seem to end with some massive mayhem. Still, even though it wasn’t quite a masterpiece, it remains an enjoyable feature and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you want to see a different take on super-heros.

7/10