Filteau Reviews

Living with the Dead (II) (2002)

Loved It!

[29 April 2002]

I happened upon this little gem as I was channel surfing. An excellent story line with some commonality with other stories but still unique in its own way. The characters were well done, as were the special effects. Additionally, the special effects weren't the star of the show - the story was. The special effects were used sparingly and effectively, supporting and extending the story line.

The dank, grey ambience of Vancouver in the rainy season (think "Millennium") matched the circumstances of the lead character's life at the time (a failing business and a recently deceased mother) beautifully. Danson's honest portrayal of a troubled man with a newly discovered and troubling "gift" (his clairvoyance) were very, very well done. I have to admit that I never cared much for Danson's breadth of emotion, but this series converted me. Sorry, Ted and thanks, Ted!

Well done! A coup for all!

Jeepers Creepers (2001)

Pitiful, Just Pitiful

[19 March 2002]

I can't recall the last time I've seen such an awful movie. The plot was dumb, as were the main characters. I was hoping that the brother and sister would be killed before they had a chance to spread their "stupid" genes. Like others commenting on this movie, I figured they were throwaway characters as well.

Dumb ideas were evident throughout this movie: Hey Vern! Let's go back to the church! Hey Vern! Hang onto my feet while I climb down this pipe for a better look! Hey Vern! You wait at the end of the driveway for the bad guy to come back! Hey Vern! How come there's so many cops in this little town, especially on the night shift? Hey Vern! Let's not go for help, let's see if we can help these people, despite the fact that we have no equipment and no brains to operate it anyways!

Okay! This is a HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE film! The REAL scary part is that they're making a sequel!!!

Save your money!!!