A modern mélange of Chinese superstition lands film audiences in the midst of a spooky amusement park, promising a ride it does not keep, as weak supporting roles, weak dialogue and sound effects ultimately drag down the films quality.
Director Andrew Laus The Park is a convoluted, subtitled film that follows seven 20-year-old adults on a thrilling ride through a haunted amusement park. The tale begins when Alan (Derek Tsang), a sports columnist, uncovers a newspaper article about a ferris wheel accident that took a childs life 14 years ago.
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Although The Park may generate a thrill for novice horror moviegoers, dull dialogue, and poor sound and visual effects ultimately disappoint audiences. In addition, the climax of each scene involves a repetitively high-pitched scream, which loses its effect after the first few times.
Unfortunately, the visual effects are far from frightening. Instead of causing viewers to jump out of their seats, the effects cause them to turn their faces in disgust. One minute, two lovers are caught in an awkward embrace; the next minute, a wire decapitates the man.
The dry dialogue presents jokes that arent very comical, either.
Although the main plot involves Alans disappearance, dominant subplots about unrequited love and Yens struggle to survive simply confuse moviegoers.
Through The Park is not a spine-chilling film, audiences can appreciate and embrace the films originality and its surprise ending.
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