Silent Hill Revelation

Oh boy. Where should I even begin? 'Silent Hill Revelation' is right behind 'Resident Evil Retribution' as one of the worst films of the year. Just how bad is this film? Lets just say it makes the first 'Silent Hill' film look like a work of art. To be honest, I didn't mind the first film and it definitely has some replay value. This film is a different story. The plot follows Heather Mason (the protagonist of the game 'Silent Hill 3') as she returns to Silent Hill in order to find her father who was kidnapped by The Order. Tagging along with her is Vincent played by Kit Harington of 'Game of Thrones' fame. If you want me to delve any further into the plot it would basically be spoiling the entire confusing and downright perplexing plot. For those who have played 'Silent Hill 3', the film does follow the game's plotline, but takes its liberties. Most of which are not good. I've been pretty nice so far. Here's where I cross the line. 'Silent Hill Revelation' features some of the worst acting I have ever seen on screen. Kit Harington should stick to 'Game of Thrones'. He was painfully bad in this film. Adelaide Clemens embodies Heather Mason, but she can't rise above the material she's given. I won't even comment on Malcolm McDowell and Carrie Anne Moss because they are in the film for only about five minutes. The film's dialogue is brutal. The film drew many unintentional laughs because of how bad some of the lines were. The film feels like a first draft that no one else had the chance to revise. What I will say is that the film is aesthetically beautiful. The atmosphere of the games is beautifully translated to the screen. This is only enhanced by the wonderful 3D. In fact, the 3D saves the film. If you don't see the film in 3D, you will definitely run back to the ticket vendor and ask for a refund. The ashes that engulf the town of Silent Hill really pop out of the screen, and a scene involving a mannequin monster is probably the best scene out of the whole film. Pyramid Head also pops up in the film and the 3D aspect definitely serves him well. Overall, I really can't recommend this film. I can't even recommend it to fans of the games because you will probably walk out of the film enraged. If you must see it, you must see it in 3D. I think it's safe to say that there won't be a 'Silent Hill 3' anytime soon.