The Pond

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The only reason you'll watch this movie to the end is to check out how low it will sink. Acting is like in high-school play rehearsal (children's acting is particularly bad). The philosophy of the movie is Beavis and Butthead's conversation deep. I assume that the writer attended some quick online Philosophy courses on YouTube. It's such a movie that makes you wish there is a "movie court" that can forbid future endeavors in the movie business to people involved in this kind of trash.

The trailer looks good, It's promising actually until you're 30 minutes into the movie and realize that the movie is not what you've hoped it would be. I liked the visual style though, and also the background score was keeping me constantly playing with my patience. The movie ends up being a typical psychological thriller but still fails to impress in the things it wanted to show off.

This movie is deep!! For those seeking just entertainment you will be bored and confused beyond belief....for those that question our existence reality, religion etc you will be intrigued! The symbolism throughout the entire movie like breadcrumbs will lead to some very omnious conclusions that can either frighten or excite you!! Looking forward to having some great discussions after I watch and absorb it again!!

I was torn between watching this and skipping it because of the polarized reviews, however I seemed to like it. If you're expecting a horror film with jump scares and gore - this definitely isn't your cup of tea! Maybe I'm being way too subjective cause I like films where the atmosphere dominates. But, it could get confusing at times, like when you finally think you understand what's going on, you're proven wrong. I recommend it if you're looking for a mind-bender with a deep meaning.

I have watched this film 3 times to try and work out a cryptic storyline that I don't understand, and if it is there then I just don't get it. It's utter nonsense, the dilemma I have is that lots of the film has some brilliant dark , cold and eerie elements that make me want to like it. The hay bales, the masked kids, the topless man with a pile of branches for a head just to name a few. But unfortunately this doesn't take away from the fact that it is just 90 minutes of waiting for something that doesn't happen.

One big fat nothing dressed in kindergarten level symbolism. I mean, really?

Fair warning. This is one of those movies most of you will finish and be like, "WTF just happened?" I love those movies. I like to be still thinking about the plot a week later, doing research on the imagery. Discussing with others who have seen the movie. If you're looking for a big twist or want to be super scared, you'll be disappointed.

The dialogue was really bad, and the story was so vague that nothing mad since or even tied together in the end just. Should not be rated horror.

This atmospheric horror has some decent camera work but absolutely terrible writing and acting. The dialogue should never have been translated into English, given that they end up with broken nonsense ("How are you doing? I wanted to check out on you."). The mangled script is poorly delivered, and even when it's possible to guess what they mean, the underlying plot is nonsense. The only thing it has going for it is professional photography and ok sound design.