Cthulhu

I'm conflicted on this one. There are things I really like about it and things I think are severely lacking.

I like the atmosphere. It's dark and mysterious, which lends a lot to the film's creepiness. The acting is good for the most part, though there were a few parts that bugged me. The leading actor (Jason Cottle), who I'd never heard of prior to this or seen in anything else, is a really strong performer. The cinematography is very professional and pleasing to watch.

However, I think the film really falls short when it comes to plot and editing. The basic story, which is a very loose adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," had tons of potential. The plot, though, is very thin and a lot of the events in the film have little or no bearing on it. It's very easy to get lost in the web of random happenings and forget what the actual conflict is. The ending, though powerful, feels underdeveloped and rushed.

Cthulhu is by no means a great movie. That being said, it is worth watching for the parts of it that work well.