The two protagonists in this movie; the couple we’re supposed to care about; are so faggy and make such stupid decisions that it’s hard to have any positive feelings toward them. That’s especially true with the guy, named Martin. Most of the dumb decisions him and his girlfriend make have to do with guns, but what he does at about the halfway point is so idiotic that I started to hope for his death. Is that to say that brainless cowards deserve to die? Not necessarily. I just didn’t want to look at his stupid face anymore.
The girl, played by Thandiwe Newton, is kind of cute. A few deliberate body shots even give her a sexual allure; I was hoping for a rape scene; but her looks aren’t attractive enough to make-up for such a silly story. The underlying premise, which has to do with a deadly airborne disease and a bad guy; her potential rapist and Martin’s potential killer; could’ve worked, but screen-shouting suspense can only go so far in a movie in which the characters are such retards when it comes to what to do and what not to do with a gun.
my rating : 3 of 5
2011