I went into JOHN DIES IN THE END knowing nothing about the plot or premise and came out none the wiser. I'll give it props for some interesting and compelling elements that raise it above your average horror/comedy film but the film's script and direction is a confusing mess. You would think the movie would at least make sense of its title!
My main issue is the poor characterization, meaning I cared little for these characters and confused about their motivations. The fantasy elements made me question the reality of what I was seeing, removing much of the thrill of danger these characters are supposed to be in. Why are these seemingly random things happening? Will any of this be explained to my satisfaction? Is it all a dream? Are they just all on drugs?
What's disappointing is this could have been a much better film. Reading up on the book it is based on seems to fix my gripes but that just highlights the poor script choices that were made.
My main issue is the poor characterization, meaning I cared little for these characters and confused about their motivations. The fantasy elements made me question the reality of what I was seeing, removing much of the thrill of danger these characters are supposed to be in. Why are these seemingly random things happening? Will any of this be explained to my satisfaction? Is it all a dream? Are they just all on drugs?
What's disappointing is this could have been a much better film. Reading up on the book it is based on seems to fix my gripes but that just highlights the poor script choices that were made.