Don't be afraid of the dark - review

Guillermo del Toro's thriller "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" opens this Friday.

Katie Holmes stars in this chilling thriller. It's been a long time since we've seen her in anything so that in itself was pleasant.

The story is of a blended and broken family who moves into a big house in which they plan to "flip". They soon find out that the place possesses a few strange stories and unusual things begin to happen. Sally, the little girl in the story, uncovers a locked "door". Kinda like "pandora's box" and that's when the fun begins. While the story is quite pedestrian, I did enjoy seeing newcomer and uprising star, Bailee Madison's (Sally in the movie) performance. Keep your eye on this young actress. My prediction is that you've not seen the last of her.

The storyline was predictable and there were no "cheap shots" that we have all become accustomed to (and expect) in a thriller. The scenery was breathtaking and the sets were very elaborate. Not one of the scariest movies I've seen for a while but worth a rental.

Inception in IMAX

The much awaited film "Inception" hit theatres a couple of weeks ago with a fury. I saw it recently at the IMAX theatre. One word - Wow!

The story takes you on a mind bending, "edge of your seat" ride through a genre never presented in film. Directed by Christopher Nolan, you knew that you were going to be in for a suspenseful treat. Every twist and turn has you wondering if you are in the reality of the film or if you are being swept away by someone else's travels in their dream. If you ever doubted Leonardio DiCaprio's talent, this movie will put your reservations to rest. His performance is above riveting as he swoops you into his character and spits you out at the end of the ride.

The supporting troupe was perfectly cast and I see lots of awards on the horizon. Definitely a must see in theatres!