The Horsemen (2009)

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• Unknown H

  
  I was shocked at how good this film actually was. There are cringe worthy parts, of course, where you wonder what they were thinking when they came up with some of the plot, but for the most part this film was very, very good. At first it looks like a horror movie, plain and out for… More
  I was shocked at how good this film actually was. There are cringe worthy parts, of course, where you wonder what they were thinking when they came up with some of the plot, but for the most part this film was very, very good. At first it looks like a horror movie, plain and out for cheap thrills, but as the minutes peel away and more of the inner workings of the characters is revealed it brings up a lot of important issues that many parents have with the internet and the things it allows their children to concoct. Ultimaley it is heartbreaking and will leave you in shock (atleast it did with me) but is a good all rounder, providing adequate gasping and gross out points, with a beautifully constructed subplot for those who seek more of an intellectual undertone to their late night flicks.

• Curtis L

  
  Hmm...at first I was like, "awsome, a movie like seven but with the four horsemen of the apocalypse!" Unfortunately, it tries at first to pretty much be an exact rip off of seven, but way suckier. By the time the baddies begin to unfold the story really falls apart, because… More
  Hmm...at first I was like, "awsome, a movie like seven but with the four horsemen of the apocalypse!" Unfortunately, it tries at first to pretty much be an exact rip off of seven, but way suckier. By the time the baddies begin to unfold the story really falls apart, because they are soooo lame. A bunch of emo kids with the most ridiculously stupid problems ever revenge kill some people (or themselves) and think they're so mystical and powerful. The only good one was Ziyi Zhang, who is both super hot and super creepy (with added bonus of Peter Stormare in her story). When Patrick Fugit came in as a whiny oppressed gay kid, I had about had it. Then with Lou Taylor Pucci's part, I about turned it off. Not only was the end really unfullfilling, it never addressed what was supposed to be the big deal part of the story. What happened to the "millions just like them" from the webpage that were all going to kill people too? I guess they didn't matter much. P.S. how the eff did that kid hook himself up? The end.

• Film C

  
  shockingly this movie was okay but i liked the biblical story of the horsemen of the apocolypse! it is predictable but fairly entertaining enough thriller! Depending on your view it might be worth a watch!

• Conner R

  
  This was just completely and utterly terrible. I think the fact that it's a poor rip-off of Se7en is the least of its worries. This doesn't even come close to being suspenseful because any rational human being would realize who the killer was 20 minutes into the movie. The… More
  This was just completely and utterly terrible. I think the fact that it's a poor rip-off of Se7en is the least of its worries. This doesn't even come close to being suspenseful because any rational human being would realize who the killer was 20 minutes into the movie. The script was terrible, but the actors did just as much of a terrible job. The only good thing I can say about this was the decent cinematography. That's literally it.

• Dean M

  
  As our hero, Dennis Quaid is indifferent, while Ziyi Zhang overacts her way to a watered-down version of Hannibal Lecter. Thankfully Lou Taylor Pucci struggles past the ham-fisted script to deliver a restrained and commendable performance.

• Carlos M

  
  This may seem like an emo version of Se7en/Saw, but somehow it raises some interesting ideas on how violently the outcast could rise against society after being so much ignored and treated like scum.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Dennis Quaid, Ziyi Zhang, Lou Taylor Pucci, Clifton Collins Jr., Patrick Fugit Aidan Breslin is a bitter detective emotionally distanced from his two young sons following the untimely death of his devoted wife. While investigating a series of murders of rare violence, he discovers… More
  Dennis Quaid, Ziyi Zhang, Lou Taylor Pucci, Clifton Collins Jr., Patrick Fugit Aidan Breslin is a bitter detective emotionally distanced from his two young sons following the untimely death of his devoted wife. While investigating a series of murders of rare violence, he discovers a terrifying link between himself and the suspects in a chain of murders that seem to be based on the Biblical prophecies concerning the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death. Well this movie has gotten a lot of mixed reviews. I happen to be one of the one's who liked it. Thought even thought the gore of it is relatable to some other movies, the story is completely different. Ziyi Zhang is pure evil in this movie. But yet you feel for her character at the same time. Patrick Fugit will just break your heart with his performance. Liking him more and more in each film I see him in. Lou Taylor Pucci also gives a very strong performance, and of course Dennis Quaid was amazing. But that's a given in any film he does. Sends a strong message to parents I think. Just a really good plot with great performances.

• Bruce B

  
  Another outstanding movie. Have read many negative reviews of this film, not sure why. Now At time Dennis Quaid seem a little burned out. And I guess the final scene very early in the movie, but the story plot was great. Ziyi Zhang played her part with guts. The way in which people… More
  Another outstanding movie. Have read many negative reviews of this film, not sure why. Now At time Dennis Quaid seem a little burned out. And I guess the final scene very early in the movie, but the story plot was great. Ziyi Zhang played her part with guts. The way in which people were murdered in this movie took some thought and that is scary. Have to give it no less then 5 stars.

• Brian D

  
  Un even film from producer micheal bay.Its trying to be a like seven and a little like saw.The whole movie is let down by a really bad ending.But dennis Quaid turns in a great performance as always.

• Martin B

  
  Oh my, did that suck. <br/> <br/>Dennis Quaid is one of the most underused, underrated actors around, so when I see he has a new project coming, I'm always optimistic. This one obviously wanted to be Se7en, but instead it was just another sad knock-off, and one of… More
  Oh my, did that suck. <br/> <br/>Dennis Quaid is one of the most underused, underrated actors around, so when I see he has a new project coming, I'm always optimistic. This one obviously wanted to be Se7en, but instead it was just another sad knock-off, and one of the worst at that. Quaid does fine, but the story and script are just duds from page one. <br/> <br/>But the absolute worst aspect of the film is Ziyi Zhang. It's safe to say she has a LOCK on worst actress of 2009 for her performance here. Yes, her English is still spotty, but even if you forgive that, her acting is still atrocious. <br/> <br/>Dennis Quaid deserves better than this. Come to think of it, looking back on his career, he's ony had a handful of really good films and a lot of mediocrity and duds. This guy needs a new agent. I hope this year's <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank"href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1188729/">Pandorum</a> with Quaid and Ben Foster is better.

• Luke B

  
  Not laughably bad, just laughable. It's a parade of hokey dialogue, bizarre facial expressions and boring cliches. The film is Se7en, but just 4our as murders happen based around the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Quaid is a great actor, but he seems to struggle with the… More
  Not laughably bad, just laughable. It's a parade of hokey dialogue, bizarre facial expressions and boring cliches. The film is Se7en, but just 4our as murders happen based around the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Quaid is a great actor, but he seems to struggle with the material, he always looks as though he is thinking "Se7en did this so much better" and he's right. It does have a few things going for it, such as some quite unexpected moments especially at the 37 minute mark. But when you have such a derivative film, it just kills itself by ending on one of the most pathetic, emo, laugh at the guy speeches in cinematic history.

• Khris N

  
  It was pretty gory and did knock off a lot of psycho thrillers, but it suffered from obvious predicatability and a weak cast except for Dennis Quaid. An interesting take on serial killers but it was more like emo's making a point on poor parenting and suffering rather than… More
  It was pretty gory and did knock off a lot of psycho thrillers, but it suffered from obvious predicatability and a weak cast except for Dennis Quaid. An interesting take on serial killers but it was more like emo's making a point on poor parenting and suffering rather than twisted mind games and a pursuit. In the end, it wasnt much to cheer for. It was bland, lifeless and pretty weak.

• Jacob P

  
  A very dark, yet mysterious film. The kills\traps in here were great, the most creative I've seen since Saw. It is very boring and slow paced, but this is one of those films where you really have to pay attention to what's going on to get the idea, instead of pointless blood… More
  A very dark, yet mysterious film. The kills\traps in here were great, the most creative I've seen since Saw. It is very boring and slow paced, but this is one of those films where you really have to pay attention to what's going on to get the idea, instead of pointless blood and gore which most horror films do.

• Jason T

  
  Eh... it was ok. Trailer was definitely better then the movie.

• Sarah B

  
  Great idea, terrible follow through.

• Barry L

  
  This film promo had it being a mix of Hellraiser and Saw. Okay there are some gruesome clues to follow and there is quite a few steel banded industrial sized fish hooks involved but I cant quite agree. But dont let that put you off, this was really well written, the acting… More
  This film promo had it being a mix of Hellraiser and Saw. Okay there are some gruesome clues to follow and there is quite a few steel banded industrial sized fish hooks involved but I cant quite agree. But dont let that put you off, this was really well written, the acting particularly from Quad was brilliant and the story seemed to flow. I really felt for Quad and his boys....big softy me...

• Sarah P

  
  I enjoyed it. Dennis Quaid gave a solid performance. I'd probably watch it again.

• Erin C

  
  I didn't like the ending. It was pretty good though. I had a feeling the son was involved, so that wasn't much of a surprise.

• Matthew L

  
  Another predictable thriller. I like Dennis Quaid and I have always thought he is way underestimated and he plays a pretty good roughed up cop, but this movie was pretty bad. They tried to make it gory and the story-line is all over the place. The best one in the movie was Ziyi Zhang.… More
  Another predictable thriller. I like Dennis Quaid and I have always thought he is way underestimated and he plays a pretty good roughed up cop, but this movie was pretty bad. They tried to make it gory and the story-line is all over the place. The best one in the movie was Ziyi Zhang. She plays a pretty good psycho nut case. The end was horrible and there is a reason this movie went straight to video. No point to it and the whole tie in to the bible with references to Revelations was just plain dumb.

• Nikki M

  
  Didn't see the ending coming, nicely done.

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