The Isle (2018)★ 5.4/10

Os visuais são excepcionalmente bonitos, o que pode ser a única qualidade redentora desse filme. Assisti do começo ao fim..."o canto da sereia traz decadência". Contudo, a história real diverge significativamente do mito das ninfas do mar; introduz brevemente o mito e depois falha em desenvolvê-lo ainda mais. A trama se desenrola em um típico terror ao estilo O Grito, o que é bastante decepcionante. É surpreendente que um filme com um enredo tão superficial e previsível possa ter sido produzido em 2018.

This film is as average as it gets for a supernatural thriller. The level of horror and suspense is almost nonexistent, evident from the audience's tendency to fall asleep during screenings. The story borrows from the myth of the sirens' song. Throughout the film, it's challenging to find any standout moments or highlights.

The story is essentially a dark fairy tale. It might work well as a short film, where the visuals and presentation the film utilized could excel. However, for a feature-length movie, the plot feels lacking and makes it difficult for viewers to stay engaged. The saving graces are the stunning visuals and music, which create a visually appealing atmosphere. The poster was also what initially attracted me to watch the film.

The visuals are exceptionally beautiful, which might be the only redeeming quality of this film. I watched it from start to finish... "The siren's song brings decay." However, the actual story diverges significantly from the myth of the sea nymphs; it briefly introduces the myth and then fails to develop it further. The plot unfolds into a typical The Grudge-style horror, which is quite disappointing. It's surprising that a film with such a shallow and predictable storyline could be produced in 2018.