Silent Hill
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: April 21, 2006
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NateB.Apr 24, 2006
A flawed movie, to be sure. But one that captures the spirit of the games much more faithfully than any game adaptation to date. I rarely tell people that " they didn't get it", but I don't think the critics are really seeing the A flawed movie, to be sure. But one that captures the spirit of the games much more faithfully than any game adaptation to date. I rarely tell people that " they didn't get it", but I don't think the critics are really seeing the amount of depth to the story and the symbolic nature of all of the monsters and environments. They're not just scary looking for the sake of being freaky, they've got a purpose. And while the movie may not be a masterpiece (bad writing, uneven acting), people should be excited just because a game adaptation actually had the balls to tacke intelligent themes, even if it didn't do so perfectly.… Expand
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ScottB.Apr 24, 2006
For over a year probably I waited for this movie; I read the filmaker's diary as Avarey and Gans struggled to complete a script seemingly against the wishes of the production company. I checked out the trailer and the images before the For over a year probably I waited for this movie; I read the filmaker's diary as Avarey and Gans struggled to complete a script seemingly against the wishes of the production company. I checked out the trailer and the images before the release, so its safe to say that I was looking forward to this and had rather high expectations. In the case of this movie having high expectations would be a non factor as nothing could validate the movie's quality as a horror movie. The art direction and soundtrack (taken straight from the game) where excellent and that's two thirds to achieving atmosphere and ultimately horror. Mediocre directing and awful editing sucked the life out of those chances. The movie had no atmosphere and wasn't scary at all. There seemed to be no tension when the monsters appeared. How could Gans screw that up? As far as the story is concerned a lot of it wasn't in the games, which I have played, enjoyed and consider to be master pieces of art. This is; however, one of the best efforts to adapt a video game, but that's not a lot considering the field.… Expand
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JohnV.Apr 24, 2006
The best video game to film adaptation that, unfortunately, suffers from a distrust of its audience, an unnecessary exposition, and poor dialogue. Great special effects, disturbing imagery and an excellent sound track take this film miles The best video game to film adaptation that, unfortunately, suffers from a distrust of its audience, an unnecessary exposition, and poor dialogue. Great special effects, disturbing imagery and an excellent sound track take this film miles farther than its script could possibly go.… Expand
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JoseQ.Apr 24, 2006
Silent Hill is certainly going to be a better experience to fans of the game than to other casual movie goers. I am a huge fan of the games(esp #3), and so I certainly appreciated the movie and the people who made it for staying as close to Silent Hill is certainly going to be a better experience to fans of the game than to other casual movie goers. I am a huge fan of the games(esp #3), and so I certainly appreciated the movie and the people who made it for staying as close to the source material as possible, unlike the great majority of the video game to movie adaptations, which are manipulated to fit hollywood mentality and end up being bad movies. The movie obviously is not perfect, bad writing promotes some scenes that showcase less than stellar acting, and the pacing of the movie could have been better. I do forgive the movie for its length, since I blame it on having to explain the story to people who are not fans of the game, and who need more info. on the subject to understand it better. It is certainly a step on the right direction as far as adapting games to movies goes, since the atmosphere, the scenery, the main story, and many other of the characteristics that make the games so great were well portrayed. I also thank the powers that be in not toning the movie down to get the desired pg-13 rating, because it would have certainly been for the worst. It gives me hope for a good sequel and a good Halo adaption in summer 2007!!!… Expand
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MarkW.Apr 24, 2006
Absolutly amazing. If you're a fan of the game, like i am, you should have no problem enjoying this. I was really worried they'd screw it up, just like Resident Evil was totally screwed up, but i was pleased to see that Silent Hill Absolutly amazing. If you're a fan of the game, like i am, you should have no problem enjoying this. I was really worried they'd screw it up, just like Resident Evil was totally screwed up, but i was pleased to see that Silent Hill was done total justice. The atmosphere was perfect, the visuals were perfect, the soundtrack (taken 90% from the game) was used to it's full potential, and i found myself really caring about the characters. Another worry i had before entering the Cinema, was the inclusion of Sean Bean's character. I wasn't sure how he'd fit, but i really liked the fact he was part of it. I liked his character, and felt sympathy for him in the end. All in all, the movie was brilliant. I can't believe it's gotten bad reviews. It's easily the best video-game adaption, by miles....and i could have sat there and watched it forever. I was sad to leave the Cinema by the end. I don't remember a time when i enjoy a film as much as i did Silent Hill. I can't wait for another one. Full Marks.… Expand
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NickB.Apr 24, 2006
Easily the best video game adaption I have yet seen, and probably destined to be the most misunderstood and blasted for the same reason. Unlike some other jaded souls, this movie actually freaked me out, much as the games did (played all Easily the best video game adaption I have yet seen, and probably destined to be the most misunderstood and blasted for the same reason. Unlike some other jaded souls, this movie actually freaked me out, much as the games did (played all four of them to completion), and as anyone who has played the games should be able to tell you, this movie's main fault was trying desperately to provide some coherence to the plot for the average plebian audience.....and not just running with the subject matter in surreal fashion ala David Lynch like it should have. That said, I saw nothing in this movie that especially violated the backstory and canon of Silent Hill's franchise...and it even helped to get some vague understanding of how such a town could exist in reality, overlapping in to the weird dreamworlds and limbos like it does.… Expand
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Mike4Apr 24, 2006
"This is the best movie since Resident Evil 2!!" ...^That person has been revoked of all voting priviledges... This film was a mess rooted in the fact that it had a terrible script where nothing is resolved.
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JustinH.Apr 24, 2006
Above average! Long, yes. Poorly acted, yes. But honestly. Critics. What's up? You don't 'get' the plot? Isn't that your job? It's simple, I'll spell it out for you. Good v. Evil, Heaven v. Hell, Order v. Above average! Long, yes. Poorly acted, yes. But honestly. Critics. What's up? You don't 'get' the plot? Isn't that your job? It's simple, I'll spell it out for you. Good v. Evil, Heaven v. Hell, Order v. Chaos, ad infinitum. Isn't this the most basic story in history? Satisfyiing, and chilling.… Expand
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RobG.Apr 24, 2006
This movie was one of the best. even better than resident evil even if im a big fan of both movies i think silent hill was better than any other movies made.
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AaronF.Apr 24, 2006
Simply an amazing movie! I've never played the games and had no real prior knowledge of the story, but I got every bit of it. I really have know clue what the critics are talking about. The acting wasn't the absolute best by any Simply an amazing movie! I've never played the games and had no real prior knowledge of the story, but I got every bit of it. I really have know clue what the critics are talking about. The acting wasn't the absolute best by any means, but overall I didn't feel like it took away from the movie as how it was directed. I loved it! If I was a person who invested much time in videogames, I'd definitely pick this game up to see what this movie was based on! Great movie.… Expand
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GordonJ.Apr 25, 2006
Critics can't decide what's wrong with the film. It's not gory enough, it's too gory. It's just like the game, it rips the game to pieces. Another critic described this film as "back-of-brain." I would agree with Critics can't decide what's wrong with the film. It's not gory enough, it's too gory. It's just like the game, it rips the game to pieces. Another critic described this film as "back-of-brain." I would agree with that. It seems that the imaginations of many people have been "linearized" by watching too many films. The West has a long history of spurning the unconscious mind, and then subjecting its entertainment to the rigid, "logical" constraints formulated by the conscious. Freud, or at least his compatriots in America during the '50s, helped America become the global gem of pathological consumption it is nowadays by touting a theory of a "uniform unconscious" and using it to create advertising as we know it. Not to mention (Freud was dead by this time) they justified its commercial use as a method of manipulating "the dangerously illogical masses" to become pacifists. Curiously, surrealism never took hold in the U.S. and is now considered "dead." If we look at the Supreme Court case involving "the satanic evil of comics" that was playing out at this time (the '50s), we may appreciate further the previous statement. It seems the public internalized the paranoia and symbolism (and imagery restrictions) of society's "therapists" as their dogma and motivator; postmodernism, with its glorification of mass consumption, crawled onto the art scene in the '50s and has dominated the thinking of academics ever since. This story, though set in America, is taken from the East. The East, where the majority of fiction is printed comics, and where comics are not, nor have ever been ('ukiyo-e' are the 4-centuries-old woodblock equivalent of those trashy Western romance novels), looked down upon as entertainment. Akira Yamaoka, a prominent member of the 'Silent Hill' video game series's production team, has said that Japanese horror focuses on "unseeable enemies, a sense of vengeance, and...a sad storyline" rather than "shocking visuals and evil spirits." The game has the last two things, and was inspired by such contemporary Western artists as Francis Bacon, but it eschews their origins. For example, the first game has bucket-loads of blood, but you may or may not see the victim's body and/or its attacker. And sometimes, like in the movie 'Phantoms', you'll see what could only be a planned spectacle, by what seems to be a malevolent spirit (i.e. a severed head underneath a basketball hoop)...But you find out later thst whatever violence there is, it's justified, and that the story is quite sad. And Yamaoka has something to say about the story -- "Silent Hill focuses very much on storyline" but it's "unclear" so that it can "provoke a sense of fear." So I was very much interested to see what Gans had cooked up. Having tried to make a comic in the same vein as 'Silent Hill', I wanted to see what Gans had changed. As it turns out, he changed quite a lot. The film is absolutely two-faced, and it's almost as difficult to reconcile its two halves as it was to eke the story out of the first game. The first half is deliciously surreal. Absolutely fantastic. The second half...Not quite the same beast. In the first half, like in the game, it's hard not to feel the floor fall out from under your feet when the world turns dark and swallows you up. It's hard not to feel like YOU'RE NEXT when the chum of human wets the ground. It's hard not to feel like you're in hell when the Lovecraftian, Boschian nasties turn up, threatening you. However, the second half reveals what's really going on -- revenge. No one dies by the appendages, instruments, or machinations of the monsters but those who deserve it. It becomes clear when the only human accompaniment worth speaking of dies at the cruel hands of those who would think they were "cleansing sin" and keeping evil at bay. These people, the film makes clear, are staving off the vengeance of another by not acknowledging what they have done; they deny their sins and prevent justice. They fall one by one to the Red Pyramid, but still their numbers run strong. Essentially, Rose joins the devil to bring about her revenge and justice, and she succeeds. The film during the climax reminded me of the anime 'Elfen Lied' in that it demands the viewer indulge, or at least recognize this indulgence. It also reminds me of a mishmash of Japanese porn. It's a slightly uncomfortable feeling. The ending is absolutely joyous. Rejoined Alessa (it's unimportant if Dark Alessa, Alessa, or the both of them fused with Sharon, they're alike in every aspect) cannot leave Purgatory, Rose has given up on the notion of Sharon belonging to her (she /was/ adopted, remember), Dark Alessa/Aless has no reason to condemn Rose to Hell, Sharon is no longer functioning as an entity in and of itself, people may leave Silent Hill but not Purgatory (remember SH3, the game was outside of the town; also, no characters have ever been shown actually leaving Purgatory in the games), and Dark Alessa wanted to join with Sharon all along. Either may have had their soul sold; however, this is actually unimportant. Like in real life, there's never any indication of a God. Also, it's unlikely they're dead (think of Officer Gucci saying that no bodies were found. Also, a number of scenes with Rose and Christopher call to mind a 'Poltergeist' movie where one of the main characters was stranded in an alternate reality.) This film is the best piece of postmodern cinema I have ever seen. It's even better than analyzing FLCL. … Expand
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HassanW.Apr 26, 2006
stop hating critics. you guys dont know what a good movie is. this movie was amazing. best scary movie yet.
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OliverW.Apr 27, 2006
This is the best video game movie there has been. It's very good for fans of the game. It may not be quite as good for newcomers, but I'm sick of people saying this film is pants because they think video games are for kids. This is the best video game movie there has been. It's very good for fans of the game. It may not be quite as good for newcomers, but I'm sick of people saying this film is pants because they think video games are for kids. You're clueless.… Expand
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RayH.Apr 27, 2006
True to the game.this movie hit its target audience.good job to the writers and special effects guys.If you liked resident evil you should like this too.
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HostilioApr 27, 2006
Great movie, yeah is like see some one play the game but i love see play people some games a example is FEAR, seeing is expetacular. I like RE and i like this one.
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MarkB.Apr 28, 2006
I will give this film a whole point more than it deserves because of some very inventive special effects. Other than that-- despite the protestations of other reviewers-- this is, in fact, "mindless teen fodder." And I'd really like to I will give this film a whole point more than it deserves because of some very inventive special effects. Other than that-- despite the protestations of other reviewers-- this is, in fact, "mindless teen fodder." And I'd really like to know what the hell Sean Bean was thinking before he decided to go slumming it in this incomprehensible dreck. But, I suppose we all have to pay the bills sometime.… Expand
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RyanG.Apr 29, 2006
I have an idea, Silent Hill: dialougue tracks taken out. Ambient Masterpeice?
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CharlieN.May 17, 2006
Has a lot of style and good scenes of gore, but it has a bad script and it eventually makes no sense.
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BlueFalconMay 18, 2006
I was pleasantly surprised with how true this movie was to the video game (contrary to what a few others might say). Other game based movies often fail at that. Silent Hill doesn't copy the story from the games, but has the same themes. I was pleasantly surprised with how true this movie was to the video game (contrary to what a few others might say). Other game based movies often fail at that. Silent Hill doesn't copy the story from the games, but has the same themes. The main character is helpless, and must bravely face fears in order to help a loved one. There are many mysterious characters whose motives are initially unclear. In the end the story is actually quite involved, if a little far fetched. The movie exceeded my expectations for sure. People familiar with the game will likely appreciate this movie the most.… Expand
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ChazG.May 22, 2006
(Positive) Great cinematography & outstanding special effects. (Negative) The storyline was basic and the lead character "Rose" was constantly making decisions in a foolish manner rather than intelligent. Overall the movie was entertaining (Positive) Great cinematography & outstanding special effects. (Negative) The storyline was basic and the lead character "Rose" was constantly making decisions in a foolish manner rather than intelligent. Overall the movie was entertaining and SCARY! Worth the movie ticket if EXTREME violence is not offensive.… Expand
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JaymanB.Aug 31, 2006
First off, I can't beleive this movie has up to 432 votes(comments). Is this a record??? I was there first night in the theatres when Silent Hill was released. Big fan of the games, loved the trailer. I liked the movie up to the point First off, I can't beleive this movie has up to 432 votes(comments). Is this a record??? I was there first night in the theatres when Silent Hill was released. Big fan of the games, loved the trailer. I liked the movie up to the point of [***SPOILERS***] the cult scenes. Wasn't expecting that crap to end up in such a spooky movie. I'll buy a used copy of the DVD when avail....I just wish they could cut that crap out. Anyway...good spooky ending...and I hope they re-visit Silent Hill.… Expand
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KennyT.Feb 16, 2007
Great imagery, great atmosphere, and good acting. . . I think the critics thought "video game adaption=crappy movie" and skipped out on actually watching it.
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Special_bFeb 18, 2007
This movie was different and that's why I liked it so much. It had some extremely odd and corny dialogue ("They used to say this town was haunted"), but I didn't feel bored once and even if the basis for the story has been used This movie was different and that's why I liked it so much. It had some extremely odd and corny dialogue ("They used to say this town was haunted"), but I didn't feel bored once and even if the basis for the story has been used several times, I can't recall it ever being handled the way it was in this film. Brilliant.… Expand
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JenR.Mar 23, 2007
I just finished watching this movie, and I have just one question: WTF? I mean, what the heck was that? But I loved it and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind sitting with thier eyebrows raised for 2 hours. You know, if David I just finished watching this movie, and I have just one question: WTF? I mean, what the heck was that? But I loved it and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind sitting with thier eyebrows raised for 2 hours. You know, if David Lynch had directed this, all the critics would be falling over themselves at how brilliant and atmospheric it is. I totally enjoyed every single scene in this movie, even though I have no idea what most of it means. And usually I hate gory movies, but there was something so stunning and crazy about the violence that I couldn't even hide my eyes. The movie is a visual feast and a visual poem. I am going to buy the DVD tomorrow to see it widescreen and with subtitles.… Expand
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StefanK.Apr 25, 2008
Kafkaesque... There is nothing more you have to say!
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MangoP.May 29, 2008
Yet another film that is so brilliant as to expose how utterly irrelevant it's critic's are. The plot is not "confusing", it simply forces you to THINK and not have it spoon fed to you. Bad acting? What bad acting? Are you kidding Yet another film that is so brilliant as to expose how utterly irrelevant it's critic's are. The plot is not "confusing", it simply forces you to THINK and not have it spoon fed to you. Bad acting? What bad acting? Are you kidding me? Look, Enjoy this if you have a mind and an eye for aesthetics. Everyone else, leave this work of brilliance alone. The music, atmosphere, art direction, and acting are peerless, and the plot is excellent with an ending that is at once sad and cathartic. Silent Hill is A Film that is not to be missed by those who can understand how to appreciate it. Minus one point for not being QUITE as scary as it could have been, but still succeeding otherwise on all fronts. Highly recommended.… Expand
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KeenanSJun 15, 2009
This is one of my favorite films of all time. When I was the film, I didn't even know it was based on a game franchise. This film was absolutely amazing with its frightening atmosphere, fantastic music, great actors, a good storyline, This is one of my favorite films of all time. When I was the film, I didn't even know it was based on a game franchise. This film was absolutely amazing with its frightening atmosphere, fantastic music, great actors, a good storyline, and just about everything else. Forget what the critics said about this film, it's practically perfect! This film was amazing and is a must-see for any horror fanatics, you'll be blown away.… Expand
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MichaelLDec 22, 2008
The movie didn't stay too accurate to the game, but it did maintain the game's feel. When I first saw the movie I had not played any of the game and it got me to. Movie critics are all idiots. This was a good movie, the only flaw The movie didn't stay too accurate to the game, but it did maintain the game's feel. When I first saw the movie I had not played any of the game and it got me to. Movie critics are all idiots. This was a good movie, the only flaw was the very ending, but it didn't ruin it like the ending of the mist. I was embarrassed to be a king fan when i went to that movie. This definitely is better that the Resident Evil movies. Not disappointing in the least.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Jan 11, 2023
It's been a long time since I seen a really good scary movie. This movie is freaky as hell. So many different creatures I love it.
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itsmeaagainOct 21, 2022
Silent Hill from 2006 directed by Cristophe Gans is a brilliant, compelling movie that respect the games and give them the same ambience. Throughout the movie, I loved the Visual Effects, and I also felt like a lot of backstory was told,Silent Hill from 2006 directed by Cristophe Gans is a brilliant, compelling movie that respect the games and give them the same ambience. Throughout the movie, I loved the Visual Effects, and I also felt like a lot of backstory was told, creating a good plot and also an engaging experience. I can still remember a lot of scenes, like the nurses which had an amazing design and were faithful to the game as well as the Pyramid Head that felt slow but strong on his attacks while pursuing the protagonist. I would say this movie was the best Silent Hill movie ever released and it should deserve some praise because it captures the essence of Silent Hill - eerie, gorey and brutally horrific.… Expand
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elTortas4kSep 15, 2022
De las mejores películas basadas en videojuegos hechas por el momento. Me entretuve muchísimo viéndola, el pueblo con la niebla es muy tétrico, la historia que nos cuentan en la película esta genial. El concepto de pyramid head esta muy bienDe las mejores películas basadas en videojuegos hechas por el momento. Me entretuve muchísimo viéndola, el pueblo con la niebla es muy tétrico, la historia que nos cuentan en la película esta genial. El concepto de pyramid head esta muy bien usado, dándole respeto en su aparición y dando a entender que es el monstruo mas peligroso de todo Silent Hill. La mayoria de escenas me parecieron asquerosas, que ese era el objetivo sin duda. Lo hicieron genial en cuanto a lore y monstruos. El final no lo entendí del todo pero me pareció bastante inesperado.… Expand
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GiugiOct 3, 2022
Taken from the video game of the same name, the film is quite beautiful and also quite faithful to the settings of the video game. Frightening the righteous and also very sad, perhaps too much.
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StioJan 10, 2023
Der beste Horrorfilm Bestimmt 30 mal geguckt Ich habe noch nie erlebt das ein Spiel so gut verfilmt wurde
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Walter0SullivanJan 12, 2023
It's not a psychological horror what so ever. but it's the least piece of dog ****
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scaryDriftFeb 15, 2023
Ich fand eigentlich richtig gut, nur halt man hat wenig von pyramid head gesehen
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