There was quite a bit of hype regarding Untraceable.
Many people were dissapointed by the film, me included.
The idea wasn't bad, however it isn't entirely new, and can easily be compared with Saw. Lots have people have said that the film is highly similar to an episode of the tv show, Millenium, named "Mikado." The episode comprises of a serial killer broadcasting his killings over the internet. An episode of the tv show Without a Trace named "Party Girl" shows similarities too. The episode is about a party girl being kidnapped and a video of her, tied up and crying, is posted on the internet. There is a poll asking whether she should be killed or not.
The genre of this film is crime/thriller, however it isn't entirely thrilling.
The film plot revolves around a psyscho serial killer setting up a website and posting live streams of people being tortured in different scenarios that will ultimately end in death. The more hits on the website that there are, the faster the person will die. A group of FBI agents are trying to solve the case, but the man is untraceable, and the internet site unstoppable, and it is only a matter of time before the agents themselves are being targeted.
Okay, so I made it sound as exciting as possible, but it really isn't. The film kind of drags along and has a complete anti-climax. The torture scenes are vulgar, and they kind of turn the movie into a pointless torture film.
As for this film being a crime one, it is rather dissapointing because you aren't surprised when the killer is revealed, and I wasn't even bothered how it all ended.
For some, this film may be a good watch, for its slight entertainment value, and I also suggest watching this in company, as this may make it a bit bareable.
The only positive thing I can say about this film is the incredible acting of Diane Lane, who yet again delivers perfect acting skills.
Any comments on your opinion of Untraceable will be highly appreciated.
Laila x
13/06/08 @ 12:13