The Woman in Black - The dark can play tricks on the most tamed mind

This review is on The Woman in Black, starring Daniel Radcliffe. The director of this film was James Watkins who also did Eden Lake. I have no idea what that movie is or who the director is so naturally I am treading into unfamiliar waters. The previews for this movie is what attracted me to this film. Then there was Daniel Radcliffe, he managed to get a role outside of Harry Potter. I wanted to see what he could do when he wasn't shaking a stick at someone and shouting silly incantations. This was the time to show the world that you weren't just Harry Potter. That there was an actor underneath those robes, itching to expand his horizons. Was this that film? No, sadly it wasn't. The Woman in Black starts off with Radcliffe as a lawyer/single parent looking after his son. He is summoned to a town to sell a house and finish some paperwork on the previous owner. He comes to find out the previous owner is deceased and her ghost is tormenting the town. And he must find a way to stop her. Lets talk brass tax here. Daniel, let's face it you are no Scooby Doo. I personally did not understand why he was even there. What paperwork did he need to finish? This was not clearly explained, the whole reason for him being there was unclear. I didn't understand his motives. Don't get me wrong there were plenty of scenes that make you jump. These scenes were aided by extremely loud music which was a dead give away. Of course I had a hard time getting into the movie because all of the stupid high school kids giggling and talking the entire time. Listen do me a favor and do what your parents should have done and smash your faces against a wall. Thank you. I digress. This wasn't the movie to test Radcliffe's skill as an actor...if he even has any. But I am willing to give you another chance, I am not without mercy. Horror isn't your genre. Please stick to something within in your limits. The Woman in Black just seemed like throwing Harry Potter into a haunted house and scaring the shit out of him. I

f there was a plot there were too many holes left unexplained. Who knows maybe I'm just nitpicking because he IS Harry Potter. Plus it was strange seeing him as a Dad. This movie felt forced and unnatural. I give the Woman in Black a 1 out of 4. Nice try Mr. Potter. You got one more chance. Do not fail me again.