Silent Hill [DVD] [2006]

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A lot of movies can be described as "dripping with atmosphere," but in the case of Silent Hill it's literally true. Faithfully adapted from the Konami video games by French director Christophe Gans and Pulp Fiction cowriter Roger Avary (both self-confessed video game addicts), this dark and grisly horror-fest is nothing if not a triumph of cinematography and production design, consisting of a minimal and mostly incoherent plot propped up by a mysterious maze of sets that literally seep, drip, and ooze with the atmospheric evil of past misdeeds. Welcome to the abandoned and perpetually foggy ghost town of Silent Hill, where grey ash falls like snow, a devastating coal-mine fire still burns in a hellish underground, and demons of various shapes and sizes make your worst nightmares seem like a walk in the park. It's here that distressed mother Rose (played by Pitch Black heroine Radha Mitchell) has taken her daughter Sharon (Jodelle Ferland) in hopes of discovering the source of Sharon's sleepwalking nightmares. What they find instead is a burned-out legacy of unspeakable evil, as Silent Hill's dark secrets are revealed. As opposing denizens of Silent Hill's meta-morphing underworld, Canadian actresses Alice Krige and Deborah Kara Unger seem to be the only ones who recognize this morbid mess as campy comedy; Gans (who established his visual flair with The Brotherhood of the Wolf) and Avary take it far too seriously, and the entire movie is utterly devoid of any emotional hooks or plot logic that would make us care about anything that happens. In crafting a loyal big-screen rendition of Silent Hill and its Playstation sequels, they've forgotten that movies play by a different and more demanding set of rules. As a result, they've made an impressive-looking but ultimately hollow horror film that only Silent Hill game-players can truly appreciate. --Jeff Shannon

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Rose Da Silva is a young mother whose adopted daughter Sharon speaks of the West Virginia mining town of Silent Hill as she sleepwalks. Rose decides to take Sharon there in an attempt to discover why it haunts her dreams but Silent Hill has been a ghost town since a series of underground coal fires in 1974, and the residents who stayed behind are the stuff of nightmares. It's always been said that a video game cannot be successfully adapted into a film. With SILENT HILL, director Christophe Gans (BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF) and screenwriter Roger Avary (KILLING ZOE) have the benefit of the atmospheric and often terrifying game series of the same name. With a budget reportedly in excess of $50 million, they wisely eschew dense plot in favour of a kaleidoscopic nightmare--culled from several volumes of the game series--designed to give horror fans what they crave. SILENT HILL is notable for having a largely female cast (the male characters were reportedly added at the studio's behest), with Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK), Deborah Kara Unger, Alice Krige, and Laurie Holden in the principal roles. But the film's real star is production designer Carol Spier (known for her frequent work with David Cronenberg), whose work makes the deserted town into a true vision of hell. Utilizing an effective combination of CGI and latex makeup effects, several of the creatures on display may upset more sensitive viewers, as will some of the carnage. On the other hand, seasoned horror fans and gamers who have been waiting to see a joystick-free version of SILENT HILL are likely to come away feeling like they've just taken a nightmare vacation to the spookiest town in America.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   10 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect to understand., 21 Jul 2007 By  raven_guest "raven_guest" - See all my reviews I adore the game series and have read a LOT about the theories and back story of the games so feel I understand Silent Hill more than the average person who just wanted to watch a horror movie. There are parts of this that don't make sense unless you've some idea of the games/background and I think that's sad as it is a great movie, great atmosphere, great acting (Aside from Sean Bean who I usually think is great) and an original idea. I can't wait for the second one. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   33 of 42 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh horror film, 18 Nov 2006 By  Gisli Jokull Gislason "Jokull" (Iceland) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)       I have never played the games but I like horror films and this one I liked. It is very atmospheric and the scenery is terrific. It is a horror movie that doesn't use cheap tricks and there is a lot of suspense. It has a intriguing story line that you feel compelled to see through. Looking at the other reviews this seems to be the kind of movie you either hate or love. I had no problems with the acting and thought the movie was well cast. I have never played the games so I cannot compare the two but it might explain the rich if confusing storyline. I was uneasy at all times and when day turns to hell (night) I found it to be very hellish and longed for the day again. To me this story is a keeper, but since it has such love or hate reactions I can only help you by saying that I like horror movies such as Alien, The Thing, The Others and 28 days later. I don't like Scream, Halloween or Friday the 13th. Hope it helps. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars excellent effort, 23 Oct 2006 By  R. G. Lappage "Ritchie" (wiltshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    i thoroughly enjoyed this movie. it stays as close as it can to the original game, keeping all of the suspense and with the same spine chilling music. if you loved the games then you will love this film. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 127 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 2.0 out of 5 stars waste of time. so I'd heard about silent hill[never played the game though] and thought I'd watch it because there are quite a few good reviews. Read more Published 8 days ago by Ms. A. Armstrong 1.0 out of 5 stars Very bad! Confusing, and boring, a waste of 45 minutes... ...45 minutes being the time I spent watching this film. The film looks great, and the start was intriguing. But as the film progressed, the story didn't. Read more Published 1 month ago by Apple-eater 2.0 out of 5 stars Too long with not enough scares I bought this film based on the reviews as most were really good. I have never played the games but am not sure if this would have made it more enjoyable. Read more Published 3 months ago by Mrs. H. Rooke 3.0 out of 5 stars Good but strange and I'm still not sure what happened until... ...until i saw the final scene and realised what had happened, harrowing slightly. I'd seen it before but didnt really watch it, i bought it after it being recommended to me by a... Read more Published 4 months ago by Mr. M. L. James 5.0 out of 5 stars Living in the realms of fantasy. This is a review of the film, which was terrible and silly beyond stupidity. This is not a review of an idea, or situation if you will. Read more Published 4 months ago by Ramsey Tupper's Ghost, Lucy Fu... 5.0 out of 5 stars intersting film any fan of the silent hill games should like this film, but be warned the film is more graphic than the game in turns of violence Published 5 months ago by Ms. T. Nash 4.0 out of 5 stars Silent Hill I like this film. Contains all the gore and surrealism u would expect from it. Published 5 months ago by Nicholas J. Johnston 3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite right At first glance Silent Hill appears to have been successfully translated from game to film, the setting, the lead female role and the music are almost perfect but it is within the... Read more Published 5 months ago by Patricia Ward 5.0 out of 5 stars Whoever made this really understands the underworld I didn't know it was a video game, and just took it as a film. The slow rhythm through the film of ash-grey dusk turning to nightmare blackness and back again was terrifying,... Read more Published 6 months ago by Aguazul 4.0 out of 5 stars It takes a couple of viewings I first watched this movie around 2 years ago. It certainly made an impression - a lasting if a confusing one - as I persuaded myself it was time to watch it again last night. Read more Published 6 months ago by Baggiesfaninessex Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 127 customer reviews...

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