Even human genes can't make this a smart movie.
Released: 2009
Genre(s): Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror
Nothing irks me more than a movie that's advertised as horror, then completely fails to deliver on the premise. "Splice" is one such movie. While this is most likely a minor issue to most people, I find this sort of misdirection forgivable only if there is something else that redeems the film in some sort of major way. Fortunately for "Splice," despite the complete lack of scares, the special effects are notably stylish, seamlessly blending live-action actors and environments with sleek-looking CG. Also, I have to give the story some credit for being something that, while echoing monster classic "Frankenstein," manages to mildly succeed outside the box. However, the acting in this movie is mediocre at best, mainly due to one of the worst scripts in recent history - the actors desperately try to salvage some sort of emotional connection to their characters, but end up failing to be believable in the least. The writing in this film is so craptastic that it reeks with a pungent stench similar to every mass-produced, low-budget Syfy flick. Add in some incredibly awkward and completely unnecessary creature-on-human sex scenes, and you've got a giant science-fiction turd sandwich. "Splice" is barely sci-fi-lite and can hardly even be considered a thriller, making this film one gigantic failed experiment.
Rating (out of 5): 2
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