Paul Magne Haakonsen
"The Library" or "6 Minutes of Death" actually indicates in the title itself just about how long you will be able to endure this ordeal of a horror movie. I managed to survive 10 minutes into the movie before I just gave up entirely.The acting in the movie was just anything but impressive, and it was the main reason for why I gave up and threw the towel into the ring. This was amateurish on every account, and it didn't really work out well on the screen.With the 10 minutes I watched, I have no idea what this movie is really about, aside from the synopsis that I read here on IMDb. And I can't claim to have any interest in finding out more about the storyline or the characters portrayed in the movie.As for the special effects, well again I have no idea. All I managed to see in the 10 minutes was a change of person in a mirror, as some girl was apparently getting messages from a little girl through the mirror. And that effect was very simple and required no special effects. Again, I can't claim to have any interest in finding out more about if there are special effects in the movie. But hands on heart, then I highly doubt it because the entire 10 minutes that I watched just oozed low budget and low practical effects.I have no intention of returning to finish this movie.
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The list of things wrong with this film is enormous & u should DEFINITELY SEE IT!!! I'm usually merciless on defective films but not this one. Despite amateurish production, hokey parts, frequent poor acting & comic-book editing, u can still see the (almost obscured by 3- Stoogery) creative, unique & interesting plot.Ciminera's take on the mechanics of the afterlife, demons (who look like ninjas), angels (who look like orderlies) and library books that check u out, all come together in a unique view of what's waiting for us. Even the hokey time limits in the non-living realm hint at the uniqueness of what otherwise could really be a far better film.Personally, I don't believe they really spent $5k making this movie (more like $250), but I don't really care (u won't either). Somebody MUST give Mr. Ciminera proper funding & professional personnel for the remake of this & his next couple of films. This guy has lots of heart, lots of uniqueness & lots of potential. He's a 1-of-a-kind, impoverished, culturally low rent mix of Rod Serling, the Pope & a Philly Cheese Steak....BUT WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL!!! Watch him!!!
Jenn Herwitwitz
The guardians are the only thing saving a small girl. They immediately encounter some minor setbacks, but nothing can prepare them for the hell that is in store for them in the underworld. The concept of 6 minutes of death is vaguely reminiscent of a scifi thriller you would see int he old twilight zones. But, in no way does 6 minutes of death try to impersonate the twilight zone . The script less film delivers plenty of scares and sees the film's leads in constant int he horror film genre, It's easy to identify with who the heroes and the villain is The film is taut and filled with suspense. The opening credits sets the tone of the movie. And, 6 minutes of death simultaneously delivers character development and suspense. It packs a big punch in to its short running time of 86 minutes.
Helen Limpott
This movie has a slow opening but in the middle is where it heats up. Heart wrenching excitement was simply divine in this indie flic. The gaurdians have only 6 minutes to save a girl who is trapped by evil forces. if you can see past some low budget effects this movie is a pleaser from the start. Given the fact there are some breathtaking views. The plot twist this film was that everyone is somehow fooled through out the movie. The gore and scare were satisfactory too, but this really got me because of the budget.This movie immerses you in a of hell of earth unlike any you've seen before in most films. Remember the name Joe Ciminera: he is one of the most important new directors in horror filmmaking today.
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