Rec doesn't quite end up as yet-another-horror-movie (as those seemingly endless supply of Asian movies do). Instead it borrows clearly from Blair Witch, but lacks the subtle psychological tension/horror and opts instead to adopt a Cloverfield-esque intensity in many of its scenes. And it works. Did I mention it's also in Spanish?
Hollywood is also rushing out an English remake ("Quarantine") due to be released in a few months time. I find this amusing, as Rec was just only premiered a few months back. As I noted in in my review of "The Orphanage", even if the remake were to copy it shot-for-shot (and judging from the trailer, that seems to be the case), the press will inevitably chide it as being inferior and such.
This is not to say that Rec is anywhere close to ground-breaking. It borrows heavily, so much so that it can even be considered a "prequel" to 28 Days Later. The ending is cliched, and somewhat ridiculous, but it underscores the point that this is a film that is anything but original. But originality is not a prerequisite to good entertainment, after all.
Hollywood is also rushing out an English remake ("Quarantine") due to be released in a few months time. I find this amusing, as Rec was just only premiered a few months back. As I noted in in my review of "The Orphanage", even if the remake were to copy it shot-for-shot (and judging from the trailer, that seems to be the case), the press will inevitably chide it as being inferior and such.
This is not to say that Rec is anywhere close to ground-breaking. It borrows heavily, so much so that it can even be considered a "prequel" to 28 Days Later. The ending is cliched, and somewhat ridiculous, but it underscores the point that this is a film that is anything but original. But originality is not a prerequisite to good entertainment, after all.
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