For some reason I thought this was going to suck. The original is a modern classic and I had a feeling this was going to ruin that legacy. First off, it DOES fall way short of the original, BUT, it s not bad either. The story is definitely undercooked and lacking logic, but I didn't mind because the performances were all great (with the exception of the horribly miscast Keener) and the direction/cinematography were great as well.
Del Toro is fantastic here. Brolin and Donovan have a nice chemistry that I'm glad returned from the original. The girl who plays Isabella Reyes does a fantastic job.
Overall, it's a great escapist movie. Some of the plot elements will leave you scratching your head, but the tension and the action are enough to keep you interested to see what's going to happen next.
Del Toro is fantastic here. Brolin and Donovan have a nice chemistry that I'm glad returned from the original. The girl who plays Isabella Reyes does a fantastic job.
Overall, it's a great escapist movie. Some of the plot elements will leave you scratching your head, but the tension and the action are enough to keep you interested to see what's going to happen next.