Just the thought of "Panic Room" without Fincher at the helm is spooky--imagining Michael Bay or James Cameron or the likes in charge gives me amnesia. The possibilities for shredding this plot into total sludge are numerous, and it's a blessing that the director was someone who knows how to make an engaging, direct, and to-the-point film. And Fincher delivers, as always, with finesse and precision, making "Panic Room" his second best feature, second only to the gut-wrenching "Seven." Fincher handled this script with his unique visionairy style, and the effect is a cool attention to detail and great lightening/camera work. True--the plot had plenty of holes. BUT...it did provide edge-of-your-seat suspense and gripping plot twists. For the most part, the unfolding events were believable, and the ending was flawless. The ingenius cast performed right on target, and shaped unique characters out of an extreme situation. Bottom line? Don't miss it. It's one of the better recent-releases available to rent, and provides great fun that'll probably make you consider your very own "Panic Room."
Review of Panic Room
