If the description wouldn't have detailed the premise of this film...I would have had no idea what was going on.
Sure, it's pretty obvious that she miraculously regained her hearing, as a result of an experimental medical procedure, after losing it to meningitis as a child.
But as for the rest of the plot...it's not exactly evident.
Less that there is a serial killer operating in the area.
And the he has her in his sights.
The whole supernatural element- and her supposed psychic abilities- manifest in both bizarre and confusing ways.
To the point where I'm not exactly sure how they helped drive the storyline forward.
The whole thing is rather slow burning...and plods on for much longer than it needs to.
Meaning that it's a bit too bloated for what it is.
That being said, the acting- particularly from the lead actress- is decent enough to keep you engaged.
Even though the whole thing is rather boring.
Up until it's somewhat disturbingly violent final act.
However, that's not exactly enough to safe it from it's inherent mediocrity.
No doubt, the concept is kind of intriguing.
However, the film itself is really quite passable.
And probably would have been more interesting if she was just deaf the whole time.
Especially considering the ending is kind of ridiculous.
Either way...it definitely did not need to be over 2 hours long.
2.5 out of 10.
Sure, it's pretty obvious that she miraculously regained her hearing, as a result of an experimental medical procedure, after losing it to meningitis as a child.
But as for the rest of the plot...it's not exactly evident.
Less that there is a serial killer operating in the area.
And the he has her in his sights.
The whole supernatural element- and her supposed psychic abilities- manifest in both bizarre and confusing ways.
To the point where I'm not exactly sure how they helped drive the storyline forward.
The whole thing is rather slow burning...and plods on for much longer than it needs to.
Meaning that it's a bit too bloated for what it is.
That being said, the acting- particularly from the lead actress- is decent enough to keep you engaged.
Even though the whole thing is rather boring.
Up until it's somewhat disturbingly violent final act.
However, that's not exactly enough to safe it from it's inherent mediocrity.
No doubt, the concept is kind of intriguing.
However, the film itself is really quite passable.
And probably would have been more interesting if she was just deaf the whole time.
Especially considering the ending is kind of ridiculous.
Either way...it definitely did not need to be over 2 hours long.
2.5 out of 10.