Review of Gothika

Gothika (2003)
4/10
Inconsistent
15 May 2004
Halle Berry has wonderful screen presence but her character (like the plot) is replete with inconsistencies. How she could be a brilliant psychiatrist and yet be utterly clueless as to the character of those around her does not make sense. But Miranda's character is not the only inconsistency. The ghost girl begins by securing her revenge. Why does the ghost utter the line "I love you" when exacting her revenge? Once the revenge has been exacted, why does she continue to torment Miranda? In fact, given the ghost's abilities and presence, why torment Miranda at all? The suspense is lost in the confusion. Movies that create an alternative reality are the most difficult to write and produce. This one fails.
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