Final Destination 2 Review

This really was a great horror flick. I expected more from the actors (A.J. Cook in particular), but Ali Larter was her usual good self and Tony 'Candyman' Todd performed his 2 minute role well. David Ellis did a spectacular job directing the movie, and gave it some truly memorable moments (e.g. the opening scene with Kimberly's premonition - how classic was that?!) The highlight was definitely the SFX. The deaths were realistic, so giving the movie a more realistic style - I remember such movies as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2', where the entire film was wasted on cheesy SFX. OK, so I guess that underlines the movie's fine points, but what about those little mistakes? Firstly, the deaths were a little far-fetched, so casting some doubt over the 'realism'. Secondly, most of the actors were thoroughly unlikable (with the exception of Clear Rivers and William Bludworth of course!) and complete idiots. Really, how can you possibly overlook all of Death's signs?

The Plot...

When Kimberly Corman goes on a road trip with her friends, she has a violent premonition of a freeway pile-up. She manages to save only a couple of people safe. Or are they safe? The survivors mysteriously drop of in brutal 'accidents' and it's up to Kimberly to stop it before it's too late...