Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

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Directed by Brad Parker.  Written by Oren Peli, Carey Van Dyke and Shane Van Dyke. Starring Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowski, Devin Kelly, Dimitri Diatchenko, Nathan Phillips, Olivia Taylor Dudley and Ingrid Bolso Berdal.

Plot: 6 tourists and a hired guide explore Chernobyl and find out that it isn’t as deserted as they thought

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The 7 people that end up in Chernobyl were stupid, no doubt about that, but you actually start to care a great deal about all of them.  So much so that me and DJ became very emotional a time or two because we wanted the best for ALL of them, but that does not happen.  A lot of people accused the movie of sensationalizing Chernobyl, but we didn’t get that.  We know Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rather harsh review, but we loved it, and here’s why:

The story is great.  The soundtrack was extraordinarily appropriate for each and every scene.  As was the lighting.  Excellent use of light and dark.  We haven’t seen another movie use it quite so well.  Also, it’s an alarming film on 2 different counts.  First, we jumped out of our skin a couple of times.  Second, it really makes you think about the situation that happened in Chernobyl.  Which is why we didn’t think it sensationalized it. If anything, the writer and director gave you a little bit of social commentary about how horrible people can be and what ends they’ll go to in order to cover up the horrible.  At times they will even just become more horrible.

There were no boob shots, but we allowed it.  We almost think it would have cheapened a movie like this.  The motive was good, as were the rules, the realism and the acting.  The dialogue was tremendous.  I mean, people talk to each other this way.  Especially people who are related to one another.  And the dialogue in the beginning of the film is what stays in your head as the movie progresses and people begin to die.

It’s a phenomenal film and we recommend it.  A lot.  Just don’t watch it alone.  We agree and give it a 89/100.

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I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero. 1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George. 2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated. 3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse. 4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A. 5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available. 6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami. 7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!! 8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too! 9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed. 10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha

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