I found the web banner for this flick and thought I'd give it a look-over. Why not? Seemed pretty cool.
I checked out the film and discovered why there really wasn't much more publicity than that given. Sadly, what could've been an astounding film came off as yet another "ho-hum."
First off, the blatant issue was the main character's rapid submission to peer pressure. What's the problem? He's not in middle school. The lead character is supposed to be a brilliant medical superstar who has worked his butt off dazzling the medical community. He arrives at the new medical school and the current superstar doctor is jealous. His entourage gives the newcomer a hard time right off. Just a day or so later, they accept the new kid, and he is like putty in their hands. Suddenly, this drug-free and loyal fellow is a rat junkie, and there was no real "pressure" to push him in that direction.
The main characters in this film are utterly despicable. Ironically, they are exactly like the regular folk they call "vermin" only they are med students. As if that is some justification? They are like regular citizens who oppose capital punishment for heinous crimes. They don't want to pay for housing and feeding serial killers, but don't want them eliminated either. It's a grand conundrum.
The characters are completely unconvincing. The makers obviously attempted to overshadow the lack of suspense with gratuity and it ruined the film.
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A few notes on how the movie could've been improved:
* Actual conflict.
* Actual suspense.
* Less gore, more action.
* Less college kid behavior, more diabolical medical behavior.
* Characters you can relate to or sympathize with.
* More substance. Add some meat to those bones.
Don't just take my word for it. Here's an awesome review.
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