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The Wicker Man
2006 102 min United States of America, Germany PG-13 16+
★4.6
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Neil LaBute
🎭 Based on
«The Wicker Man»
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Description
A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$23.65M
Worldwide:
$38.81M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Ellen Burstyn
Actor
Leelee Sobieski
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Remake
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2007
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
The 2006 remake of The Wicker Man is widely regarded as a failure that suffers from a weak, illogical screenplay and a tone that unintentionally shifts from thriller to comedy. While the cinematography and visual design are occasionally praised, the film is ultimately criticized for its poor pacing, nonsensical ending, and inability to capture the thematic depth of the original.
| Screenplay | The film's plot is frequently described as illogical, derivative, and fundamentally flawed. | |
| Cinematography | Cinematography is consistently highlighted as a rare strength, featuring beautiful landscapes and vibrant color palettes. | |
| Ending | The climax is widely panned as nonsensical, anticlimactic, and a failure in executing the intended shock value. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage's performance is polarized: some view it as an exaggerated, baffling career low, while others perceive it as a committed or unintentionally comedic highlight. | |
| Pacing | The film's tension and pacing are divisive; some appreciate the initial suspense, while most find the momentum dissipates quickly into a boring and drawn-out experience. | |
| Adaptation | As a remake, the film is criticized for failing to match the depth and atmosphere of the original source material. |