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 Horsemen $3.99 Sometimes the production history behind a film is more interesting than the film itself (like, say, "Town and Country"). Even if you don't know "Horsemen," directed by Jonas Şİkerlund, ("Spun") went through re-shoots and re-edits, you will know something is wrong with the thriller that has only 90 minutes. Several parts are never explained (and not in the way that will make the film intriguing). The film opens promisingly, but soon loses its way and the wrap-up is terribly rushed. In short, the story of "Horsemen" doesn't make much sense. Dennis Quaid plays a Detroit police detective Aidan Breslin, whose beloved wife died recently. The hardened detective has to investigate a string of grisly ritualistic serial murders, and he discovers Kristin (Ziyi Zhang), a beautiful daughter of one victim, knows the truths behind the cases. The film's effective photography captures the cold, chilling atmosphere that perfectly matches the story, and Ziyi Zhang's rather campy acting is kind of attractive, but the storyline remains weak and unfocused throughout, not strong enough to attract the viewers. Cryptic messages left at the crime scenes are not really interesting, neither are the film's biblical references. Dennis Quaid's police detective actually has little to do while investigating. Reliable and talented actors like Clifton Collins Jr. are wasted, or just forgotten. There are some moments in "Horsemen," where the incredible story shows a sign of improvement as a thriller or a drama. That never happens, however. At the end of the film, you will be left wondering "Did I miss something?" Sadly, no, you didn't. Horsemen $14.99 Sometimes the production history behind a film is more interesting than the film itself (like, say, "Town and Country"). Even if you don't know "Horsemen," directed by Jonas Şİkerlund, ("Spun") went through re-shoots and re-edits, you will know something is wrong with the thriller that has only 90 minutes. Several parts are never explained (and not in the way that will make the film intriguing). The film opens promisingly, but soon loses its way and the wrap-up is terribly rushed. In short, the story of "Horsemen" doesn't make much sense. Dennis Quaid plays a Detroit police detective Aidan Breslin, whose beloved wife died recently. The hardened detective has to investigate a string of grisly ritualistic serial murders, and he discovers Kristin (Ziyi Zhang), a beautiful daughter of one victim, knows the truths behind the cases. The film's effective photography captures the cold, chilling atmosphere that perfectly matches the story, and Ziyi Zhang's rather campy acting is kind of attractive, but the storyline remains weak and unfocused throughout, not strong enough to attract the viewers. Cryptic messages left at the crime scenes are not really interesting, neither are the film's biblical references. Dennis Quaid's police detective actually has little to do while investigating. Reliable and talented actors like Clifton Collins Jr. are wasted, or just forgotten. There are some moments in "Horsemen," where the incredible story shows a sign of improvement as a thriller or a drama. That never happens, however. At the end of the film, you will be left wondering "Did I miss something?" Sadly, no, you didn't. |
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