my thoughts on.... 'Hack!'

this movie made me wonder what the hell is going on with me lately....? this movie, yet again, has Kane Hodder in it....! granted he's a small part in the movie.... but he's in it.... and it took me by suprise.... also, if you ever wondered what happened to Winnie Cooper from the Wonder Years....? well here she is....! Danica McKellar is basically the star of this movie.... and she hasn't changed much over the years.... but you'll have to see the movie to find that out....

this is another example of a movie that just peaked my interest because of the storyline and the people in it.... i watched it sight unseen.... and there are movies out there that are made to be just watched and enjoyed for what they are.... not for any deeper meaning or life changing affermations.... this movie is a popcorn flick.... a fun movie for a Saturday night when you have nothing going on and you just want to check out for an hour and a half.... and in my mind, that's one of the little joys in life....

the story involves some kind of field trip to a remote island with a group of stereotypical teenagers.... every type is cast.... it's so obvious that it's silly.... however, i think that was the point.... they're all pop culture obsessed and talk about horror movies a lot.... the group heads off to a small island ran by a strange couple who are also amateur filmakers.... soon people start disappearing one by one and ending up dead.... and that's just the beginning....
i really, really enjoyed watching this.... it was like a horror geeks movie made for horror geeks only.... it's not all that smart and it's not all that serious, but it's well worth the watch.... it's a fun little flick with a lot to enjoy with all the little references to movies we've all seen and love and conversations that we've all had with our friends.... this movie got a bum rap for trying to hard and not being well done.... but i disagree.... i think it did exactly what it was supposed to do and i'd watch it again....

3 out of 5 stars.... however, if you're going to watch this.... please don't expect too much.... and you'll be pleasantly suprised.... i promise.... if you're looking for the next 'Citizen Kane', then look elsewhere.... because Oscar worthy it ain't.

if you like this, watch: 'Scream', 'Club Dredd' and 'Scary Movie'