So, who would have expected Daniel Radcliffe to make such a drastic move from good old Harry Potter to....wait.. a Horror film?! Not me, that's for sure.
I have no doubt that you all remember him in The Philosopher's Stone, twirling around on a broomstick with not one facial hair in sight. But how times change!
Sitting in the local cinema with popcorn in my hand, I witnessed Mr Radcliffe himself make his transition, from a boy to a man; all in the space of ninety-five minutes - and this time, there was no Quidditch in sight.
Therefore, I think the jury was out before the film was even released, with people saying how Daniel couldn't possibly pull this off, as it is oh so different from his 'inescapable' role as Harry Potter. But were we all wrong?
The Woman in Black has been classed as a supernatural horror-thriller. It is directed b James Watkins and written by Jane Goldman. It is also based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name, which was published in 1982.
Daniel Radcliffe plays Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor who is still haunted by his wife's death while giving birth to their only son. He is summoned to a small market town to attend to the funeral of Mrs. Alice Drablow, an elderly widow who lived alone in the desolate and secluded Eel Marsh House. The house is completely cut-off from the mainland at high-tide, and of course, Mr Kipps feels the need to stay there for a few nights, to investigate Mrs Drablow further, after he sees a pale woman dressed in black at her funeral.
This is followed b a series of unfortunate events. Some people die and there are some freaky dolls here and there. I may just be critical, but I wouldn't say it is the most sophisticated story-line in the world. But all jokes aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this chilling film, and would recommend it to anyone (apart from the faint-hearted)
The Woman in Black captured my imagination, and literally had me on the edge of my seat, with my popcorn all over the floor; as I continued to jump at every loud noise and shiver at every chilling graveyard scene.
Although Daniel Radcliffe in my eyes isn't the best actor in the world, this film really did show how his acting has improved and matured since the early days of his career.
7/10
The Woman in Black has been classed as a supernatural horror-thriller. It is directed b James Watkins and written by Jane Goldman. It is also based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name, which was published in 1982.
Daniel Radcliffe plays Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor who is still haunted by his wife's death while giving birth to their only son. He is summoned to a small market town to attend to the funeral of Mrs. Alice Drablow, an elderly widow who lived alone in the desolate and secluded Eel Marsh House. The house is completely cut-off from the mainland at high-tide, and of course, Mr Kipps feels the need to stay there for a few nights, to investigate Mrs Drablow further, after he sees a pale woman dressed in black at her funeral.
This is followed b a series of unfortunate events. Some people die and there are some freaky dolls here and there. I may just be critical, but I wouldn't say it is the most sophisticated story-line in the world. But all jokes aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this chilling film, and would recommend it to anyone (apart from the faint-hearted)
The Woman in Black captured my imagination, and literally had me on the edge of my seat, with my popcorn all over the floor; as I continued to jump at every loud noise and shiver at every chilling graveyard scene.
Although Daniel Radcliffe in my eyes isn't the best actor in the world, this film really did show how his acting has improved and matured since the early days of his career.
Any interview with Potter, oh I mean, Radcliffe...shows how hard this young actor is fiercely trying to prove his critics wrong. So please ignore my sarcastic humour, because even I will admit that he really does prove them wrong!
So leave all of your critical thoughts at home and prepare yourself for a great film, that really doesn't need Voldermort to make it scary...
7/10
