The Lure (2015)

Sadly Over-hyped

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

The acting in this movie is really good.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Those who feel that there just aren't enough horror musicals about mermaids these days need look no further than "The Lure."These mermaids do sing, as does everyone else in the movie, but if you're looking for big Broadway ballads of the kind belted out by Ariel, you might be disappointed. And these mermaids aren't quite as lovable as Daryl Hannah. Remember that scene in "Splash" when she tears apart a lobster with her teeth. Well let's just say these mermaids don't limit themselves to lobsters."The Lure" is most definitely not going to be to everyone's...ahem...taste, but I found myself mostly fascinated by its hypnotic rhythms, especially when it breaks into song, and especially when those songs are set in the nightclub at which our two sirens become part of the floor show. The film feels ultimately like an experiment that doesn't completely work, but there's enough about it that does to make it worth watching. And there are also some serious themes about what young women are asked to sacrifice, or at least think they have to sacrifice, in order to have what they want.Grade: B

I truly believe "The Lure" to be an authentic movie that invites the audience to experience a great cinematic delight. It is original in its settings and narrative, with interesting characters and incredible scenes. The movie gives us the pleasure of the unexpected. Highly recommendable and a must for cinephiles.

It is unforgettable.Mainly because it is a polish horror/musical presented with in the original soundtrack with subtitles. And likely the best polish musical/horror film you will ever see.Does it work, aside from the oddity? Actually, not really.Perhaps because the director thinks he is living in the 1970s, or perhaps because the entire cast looks like they escaped from an off-Broadway version of Cabaret.The two young ladies playing the fish are best part. You get a sense they were waiting for a better movie but never quite found it.

spoiler alert. this is basically your run of the mill vampire movie, only with mermaids. two sisters are discovered and brought to a polish night club, strip joint, what have you, and become singing sensations. they also eat their men folk. they turn into mermaids when they are doused with water or get thrown into it. one of sisters falls in love with a band member and it will not turn out well. we know this because we are told in advance what is going to happen. the disco music is a bit of a surprise and some fun for a while. but it's all pretty dreary stuff. I must say that the mermaid concept itself is very well done. the sisters actually look as if they have tails. a lot of people started checking their electronic devices after about an hour. never a good sign. I mention this, because when I saw "split" not one person in the audience took out their phone. that is not an endorsement for that movie.