"Escape Room" is a PG-13 horror flick that offers a mildly entertaining but forgettable series of escape room challenges. While the premise holds promise, the film relies on generic characters and predictable plot twists.
The story revolves around six strangers who find themselves trapped in a deadly escape room game. Each room presents a series of puzzles with fatal consequences for failure. The film borrows heavily from the "Saw" franchise, but lacks the over-the-top melodrama and intensity that made those films cult classics.
The characters themselves are underdeveloped and uninteresting. Their bland personalities and predictable backstories fail to elicit much empathy from the audience. The acting also fails to impress, with some performers coming across as loud and annoying.
The death trap set pieces, while inspired by themes like Tim Burton and hospital wards, are derivative and lack originality. The clues scattered around these rooms are equally dull, making the game feel uninspired.
Even the film's violence is toned down due to the PG-13 rating, making it less impactful compared to the "Saw" franchise. "Escape Room" had the potential to be a campy horror romp, but it fails to capitalize on its premise.
"Escape Room" is a mediocre horror film that offers derivative thrills and forgettable characters. If you're looking for a genuinely suspenseful or gory escape room experience, you'd be better off revisiting the "Saw" franchise. This film might hold some appeal for fans of very light horror, but overall, it's a miss.
The story revolves around six strangers who find themselves trapped in a deadly escape room game. Each room presents a series of puzzles with fatal consequences for failure. The film borrows heavily from the "Saw" franchise, but lacks the over-the-top melodrama and intensity that made those films cult classics.
The characters themselves are underdeveloped and uninteresting. Their bland personalities and predictable backstories fail to elicit much empathy from the audience. The acting also fails to impress, with some performers coming across as loud and annoying.
The death trap set pieces, while inspired by themes like Tim Burton and hospital wards, are derivative and lack originality. The clues scattered around these rooms are equally dull, making the game feel uninspired.
Even the film's violence is toned down due to the PG-13 rating, making it less impactful compared to the "Saw" franchise. "Escape Room" had the potential to be a campy horror romp, but it fails to capitalize on its premise.
"Escape Room" is a mediocre horror film that offers derivative thrills and forgettable characters. If you're looking for a genuinely suspenseful or gory escape room experience, you'd be better off revisiting the "Saw" franchise. This film might hold some appeal for fans of very light horror, but overall, it's a miss.
