Review of Flatliners

Flatliners (1990)
7/10
Not Great, But Far From Bad.
7 June 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I'd just like to start this by saying that I enjoyed this movie very much. I watched it after a recommendation from my dad and I was impressed. But, while I was impressed, I could definitely see some problems with it.

First off, the good. The plot is INCREDIBLY unique for a thriller, having the main characters trying to find out if there is an afterlife by "killing" and reviving themselves. The cinematography is outstanding, bringing forth an unsettling atmosphere every thriller needs.

And now, the bad. While the plot is good, it takes forever to get started! Until about halfway through the movie, the cast just talk about the process of reviving themselves after "death" without any real actions being caused. Then after that, the plot gets started as they realize their sins have traveled back to Earth with them as they come back to life. The first half is really the only boring part of the movie, with long talks and repeating (and kinda confusing) methods of suspended animation.

However, besides the first half, the last half is definitely worth the price of admission. I'm very glad to have seen this movie, and I know you will be too!
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