After falling in love with Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia, I immediately searched some of her movies and even TV guestings. I saw her in CSI:Las Vegas and just recently in this direct to DVD movie called Solstice. I also found out that this was released here in the Philippines last March. I think there was no word of mouth about this film. I simply overlooked this one. Luckily, I found the DVD and surprisingly I like it.
Few months back, Megan's twin sister Sophie committed felo-de-se. Megan is so overwrought but decides to go on an annual trip with her kiths on their erstwhile manor near the bayous in Louisiana. It's St. John's Day and the time of solstice, where the sun is closest to the earth and also believed that hell is nearest to the land of the extant. As the solstice is approaching, Megan begins to sense something baneful. Something or someone is summoning her. Is her dead sister trying to reach her? As she investigates just like Jennifer Love Hewitt in Ghost Whisperer, she uncovers a buried truth that will shock everyone!!!!!
The story is very conversant. It's also like watching one of the episodes from Ghost Whisperer. But this is not the TV series I love, this is quiet antithetic. It seems faineant but still enthusiastic. There are just consequential elements missing in Solstice : screamfest and suspense. All horror fans will despise this coz they won't be screaming. This is like a soporific horror without gore and outrageous effects but manages to be a beautiful picture.
Actually, the cinematography is really gorgeous but it's so creepy. That's why I love it. I like the music too coz it's truly scary. Director Dan Myrick of The Blair Witch Project really found his horror niche. It's like watching that “project” again without the dizzy camera and with some impressive budget this time for the production. You know what? The indie songs in this film being used as background music are awesome!
So how's Amanda? She is just a supporting actress whose character is not really needed. She is still good in her small role. Actually, all of them are good. The script doesn't need Oscar winner performances anyway. I find them so believable in their roles especially Elisabeth Harnois who both plays Megan and Sophie. She is the lead actress but can you see her name in the poster? Ha ha ha. Well, at least she has the humongous close-up picture.
I'm still ambivalent if I'm recommending this one. OK, if you're a fan of these celebrities go on watch this. If you dig Asian horrors with bloody zombies, forget this one. If you enjoy every episode of Ghost Whisperer, then give Solstice a chance. This ain't a horror movie at all, for me this is a drama/thriller.
RATING: 3.5 / 5*
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