I just bought this film for 4 bucks because I thought it was The Lift, the film Andrew reviewed. It turns it that it isn't and it is at well. The film is a remake of the original killer elevator movie and it happens to be remade by the actual director of the first film. I am a little curious about this film now that I bought it and learned that it is a remake. Before I watch it, to those who have seen the film, is it good? Is it better than the original? Is it terrible?
I had mixed feelings about this one. I never watched the original, but this one wasn't all that good, IMO. I feel like Naomi Watts slipped a few times on her acting. The film itself just wasn't as fun as I expected it to be, but I will say the decapitation scene in the remake is a lot creepier. They use CG, of course, but just seeing the guy's face go from panicked and desperate to lifeless is just unnerving.
I enjoyed it. Thought it was quite a bit of fun, the actors were enthusiastic, the plot was absurd. It had some cool scenes. I'd give it a whirl.