I actually really like this movie. Easily the best video game adaptation onto screen. It showcases everything the game does and expands on it while providing a great narrative. I like the main character and his dynamic with the kid. That scene with the wave was so impactful and the music made it hit very hard and was emotional. The movie is sometimes very slow and some might consider it boring, but i was really intrigued with the atmosphere and how they did certain effects. They perfected the time loop infinite hallway effect and there were plenty oners that really impressed me, props to the cinematographer. The production design is insane, ripped straight from the game. The actors were phenomenal, they were genuine but also know how to appear uncanny and wrong. Lots of scenes required heavy lifting from the actors and they delivered, so that’s saying something. I liked the chapters showing each of the three characters, and I really like how it shows what happen to the people that never leave like the walking man, their bodies constantly do the same thing over and over. I thought this movie was pretty scary, only scene I’d remove is maybe the flesh rat scene, they really gave the rats some screen time and the CGI was not forgiving on screen. I liked the ending a lot, it lingered on his face and it felt like such a long time, I really thought he wasn’t going to help the mom, but the small movement of him going towards her was all we needed. The 8 exits changed him and he learned he can become a good father and good person, not someone who’s complacent. Also, small compliment but I like the little marching music they used at the beginning and end, it’s a good track that distinguishes a mood for the film. Also the intro with the first person was really impressive and also a homage to the first player game. Great stuff, I loved it. Other than that, absolutely phenomenal game adaptation movie. This will prepare me for the Backrooms movie, and I’m always a sucker for some cosmic horror and freaky time loop stuff. 9/10