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Apparently, Coffee House Productions and Springboard Film Productions had decided to put up “Basement,” by Topel Lee, against a possible box office hit, since it’s freaking Valentines’ Day. While it is appreciated to offer alternative film, which doesn’t tackle about love – the movie paled in comparison even with other types of horror movies, we normally watch in the local cinemas.
Excuse for Mediocrity
While the staff is proud of its accomplishment that the film’s graphic components are well-prepared and have been under constant revision for over a year, one couldn’t help but cringe at how the movie just came out as blah.
There were a lot of incoherent scenes and senseless banters between the characters. Things would have been a lot better with an excellent script, as the movie offers a different concept as they try to do horror.
Time-Restricted?
One can barely associate preparedness with the film. While it took a lot of effort with the computer graphics, the movie seemed dragging and lazy. It failed to capture one’s attention and trigger some thought process. Snoozefest.
You’ll be able to tell there’s a big problem with the schedule as it appears too hurried and disorganized.
What Is It All About?
At a height of a typhoon, the story revolves around a mall parking lot in the basement. The lame idea? People died inside the lot due to various creatures preying on them.
It’s really hard to tell a story, because the movie has no plot at all – no creative knack for the staff that did this. The ensemble of artists consists of Enzo Pineda, Sarah Lahbati – both of which are trying hard actors.
While Louise delos Reyes and Kristoffer Martin were a breath of fresh air, their barkada scenes in the terrifying basement parking came off unreal and not-so-believable, especially with the lame acting by other cast members such as Teejay Marquez and RJ Padilla.
The Good Side?
Some intelligent actors have made some scenes work. There’s the gay nurse played by Jan Manual and Chynna Ortaleza, who played an abandoned pregnant woman.
If not for the twist at the end of this movie, you would be greatly disappointed with the amount of money you spent in buying a ticket for you and your date. It was kinda scary, so, you’ve got to thank them for some thrill-worthy experience.
While Topel had mastered the art of making horror flicks, this one had a good concept but was executed miserably.
Overall rating: 1.5/5 – (5 as the highest)
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