First off, too many people thought this was gonna be a horror/slasher film. It truly is not one. This film deals with suspense and is a "thinking man's" thriller. Simply put, what would you do if you were put in the situation that these characters were put into? For starters, I watched the directors cut and I am not sure of any differences that may exist between this and the original theatrical version.
ATM starts out kinda slow, with a guy who is finally taking a chance on asking out a girl he has had his eye on for some time now. He offers to take her home from a Christmas party when his buddy reminds him that he is his ride home for the night. They end up stopping at an ATM to get some money and that is when the mayhem starts. A menacing figure begins to terrorize the ATM occupants and, as the night wears on, forced them into paranoid thoughts and acts of desperation.
I don't wanna give too much away but I have read a few things up here that I would like to comment on. First off, none of the three main characters are heroes. I read why not just beat him up...HE HAS A TIRE IRON IN HIS HAND. Are you gonna attack a weapon-wielding guy, especially if you don't know how to fight? Secondly, some people have said why not run in three directions? Hmm, interesting idea BUT here is some factors. One, they have dress shoes on. Ever try to run in dress shoes or for the women's case heels? Two, how many "bad people" are truly out there? Do you know if there is one, two or maybe more? Of course you don't, so you stay. Lastly, if it is cold, you are paranoid and beyond freaked and a guy has killed two people in front of your eyes, you probably have NO DAMN IDEA what you would do.
I loved how the killer pushes the cars up to the door to kinda lock them in. Adding the water was just another element of "OMG what now???" He was not going for drowning there people, the water would have caused hypothermia with the freezing temperatures. Loved the "chair" idea as well.
Yes, there were plot holes. Yes they could have parked closer to the ATM. Yes they could have opened the door a little when the water came in, even with the cars in the way (but remember, hypothermia was what the killer was going for. main character even mentions this so people would get it.) The acting is good, not great but reminds you with someone you work with if you work at an office or cubicle. The ending seemed a little rushed together but it makes sense if you think about it. Good to see no excessive gore just for the sake of having it, seems to be the norm nowadays and there truly is no need for it here.
6.75 out of 10. Despite the horrible reviews up here, check it out for yourself. Put on the actors shoes and ask yourself what you would do in each situation. Not a great film, but good enough for a rental at least.
ATM starts out kinda slow, with a guy who is finally taking a chance on asking out a girl he has had his eye on for some time now. He offers to take her home from a Christmas party when his buddy reminds him that he is his ride home for the night. They end up stopping at an ATM to get some money and that is when the mayhem starts. A menacing figure begins to terrorize the ATM occupants and, as the night wears on, forced them into paranoid thoughts and acts of desperation.
I don't wanna give too much away but I have read a few things up here that I would like to comment on. First off, none of the three main characters are heroes. I read why not just beat him up...HE HAS A TIRE IRON IN HIS HAND. Are you gonna attack a weapon-wielding guy, especially if you don't know how to fight? Secondly, some people have said why not run in three directions? Hmm, interesting idea BUT here is some factors. One, they have dress shoes on. Ever try to run in dress shoes or for the women's case heels? Two, how many "bad people" are truly out there? Do you know if there is one, two or maybe more? Of course you don't, so you stay. Lastly, if it is cold, you are paranoid and beyond freaked and a guy has killed two people in front of your eyes, you probably have NO DAMN IDEA what you would do.
I loved how the killer pushes the cars up to the door to kinda lock them in. Adding the water was just another element of "OMG what now???" He was not going for drowning there people, the water would have caused hypothermia with the freezing temperatures. Loved the "chair" idea as well.
Yes, there were plot holes. Yes they could have parked closer to the ATM. Yes they could have opened the door a little when the water came in, even with the cars in the way (but remember, hypothermia was what the killer was going for. main character even mentions this so people would get it.) The acting is good, not great but reminds you with someone you work with if you work at an office or cubicle. The ending seemed a little rushed together but it makes sense if you think about it. Good to see no excessive gore just for the sake of having it, seems to be the norm nowadays and there truly is no need for it here.
6.75 out of 10. Despite the horrible reviews up here, check it out for yourself. Put on the actors shoes and ask yourself what you would do in each situation. Not a great film, but good enough for a rental at least.