I'm sad to say that I've really gotten jaded in my later years (I'm in my 60s). I can't remember the last time a movie just had me riveted through the entire film (Aliens comes to mind). Annabelle: Creation is another in a long line of movies that try to instill fear, but just doesn't work for me. Oh, there are a couple of jolts here and there, but nothing consistent. No lingering fear of dread throughout. It's probably just me.
I avoid spoilers in these observations so the reader can go into the theater without really knowing much about the film from my writings. Suffice it to say, Annabelle gets created all right.
This film is part of "The Conjuring" universe. Another one concerning a nun is coming down the pike.
I don't mind watching these things. They're OK for a diversion. The acting is fine. I like both Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto, who play the parents. An actor I'm unfamiliar with, Talitha Bateman, plays the lead "Janice" and is very credible in her performance. She definitely carries a heavy load. And, as I said before, there are a few jolts to keep it interesting.
My favorite scene was at the beginning of the film. It was quite an unexpected surprise. You'll know what I mean when you see it. Now that was a jolt!
These films will keep coming. They make them for about $20 million a pop and gross anywhere from $60 million on up for a tidy profit. I'm fine with them. They are an OK diversion in between great films. The upcoming nun film should be interesting.
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