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11-11-11 is based on a supposed phenomenon that was to occur on the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year. No one knew what was to happen, but there were theories. In the film 11-11-11, the theory used is that a door will open, but to where? Heaven or hell? A disillusioned author (Timothy Gibbs) who lost his wife and son in a fire goes to Spain, where his father is dying and his estranged brother, Samuel, believes demons are walking the Earth, ready for hell to be unleashed.This film is not great, but only because it was a rushed production. The writing was sloppy, but far from absolute crap like the Twilight films or M. Night's The Last Airbender, or every Syfy Channel Original Movie. The acting was just decent, with a couple scenes that were really good, some that were just unnecessary, but overall kept the movie going. Darren Lynn Bousman's directing was good, though the script nor acting helped it. The visuals, though, were actually refreshing, having some CG work and a lot of practical in an age of big blockbusters with CG-battles and epic action (CG isn't bad, just the bad directors who utilize it, ex. Michael Bay). The best thing about the film, though, is Joseph Bishara's score. Known for his work on Insidious, Dark Skies and the upcoming The Conjuring, here he melds the creepy, off-putting atmosphere of a strange thriller with horror elements, creating a moody masterpiece.Overall, 11-11-11 is a highly underrated thriller that doesn't get the attention it deserves. If only they were given more time to work on it, they could have had a magnificent script to cover for the decent and bearable acting.6.5 Stars**

A title like "11-11-11" is going to attract attention, but it is not the central focus of this movie. What could have been a very clever film ultimately stumbles, not from a lack of creativity, but from unpolished execution. The interactions between brothers Joseph and Samuel feel natural and engaging. Joseph is an atheistic realist, jaded and haunted by the loss of his wife and son. He is also a novelist with a large readership. The film opens by putting us right into Joseph's despair, and while haunted dreams pave the way for plenty of imagery, they are a haphazard way to gain sympathy for a character. That being said, the focus of the movie is not on Joseph's loss, and as such, we're given an adequate snapshot into what he's been through. The movie succeeds in showing Joseph as a man recovering, attempting to seek support from others by staying active and talking about his problems. The movie does not get bogged down on Joseph's career, instead featuring it as an asset that comes back in an important way once the movie comes to a close. Once the plot brings Joseph to Spain, the movie also succeeds in terms of dialogue. Hearing two brothers—one an atheist, one a pastor—banter about faith and religion is an interesting dynamic, one which is sure to evoke responses from viewers. The dialogue avoids being preachy, giving us some nice character idiosyncrasies, all the while leaving the viewers to decide whether or not they side with Samuel or Joseph.Joseph's interactions with Anna and Sadie are underwhelming by contrast. Sadie works as an almost-love interest, however when it comes to standing on her own, she is an afterthought that really only matters once the ending comes full circle. The same can be said for Anna. Both roles were well-acted, but not enough time was spent with them to really pack a punch.A pervasive image in this film is the pattern of the number 11. The film wisely avoids the pitfall of what could've essentially been a ramshackle Da Vinci Code / conspiracy type of movie, and fully acknowledges its presence. The dialogue considers and refutes the idea of the pattern, namely in Joseph's conversations with Samuel and Sadie. Instead of focusing on fear/paranoia, the film humors and refutes the pattern recognition, and then takes us into the existence of the occult.As far as the plot and story are concerned, we have a mixed bag of hits and misses. Suffice it to say, this movie follows the template coined by the Saw franchise. Many seeds are planted throughout the story that lead to a twist ending, and in the last 5 minutes of the movie, a retrospective montage is shown to the viewer, explaining how the main character was manipulated into playing into the antagonist's trickery.Visually, the film takes its time. We are presented with a few "boo" moments, but the bulk of the scares come from lingering, disturbing imagery. Joseph's father is downright creepy, and the demons are menacing. These images are often presented as: we the viewers see them, but the characters on- screen overlook them, moments which serve to heighten tension.At a very high level, this kind of story is effective. When looked at more closely, said effectiveness is only as good as the execution. While the pieces all fit together (the retrospective montage at the end is quite clever), the spoon-fed nature of the manipulation works against the film. Had the Saw-like retrospective not been shown to us, I'm left to wonder how effective the film's ending would have been on its own. Despite how well the pieces fit, the misdirection and manipulation by such a trusted character is muddled by the film glossing over the poignant themes driving the story, and instead barrels forward with the plot a bit too quickly. It's one thing for the details to fit together and make sense, but if their effectiveness hinges on the director explaining them to us, the execution must be re-thought.Many revelations are shown during the climax, and while they all amount to a clever ending, the execution prevents the impact from resonating. Not enough time is spent on, and not enough depth is given to, the supporting characters (specifically their interactions with Samuel). A bit too much time is spent on 11-11, and Joseph becomes too slave to the plot in the third act (as opposed to a strong, active character). Had the planted "seeds" been given their due emphasis, the movie's conclusion would not have flown quite so under the radar.Muddled emphasis and focus are the movie's biggest downfalls. There's a great story to be told about "God vs. Satan" and the way we conceptualize religion—specifically the subjective natures of good vs. evil, and the way in which the masses perceive it— but it gets diluted by the 11-11 symbolism and detective-story antics. Other poignant topics include: the strength of a book and the weight of its readership/influence. I for one would have been very impressed had the film tread into territory where it caused viewers to actually question "which side" they believed in, whether the story we know about 'Jesus' and 'God' came about in a manner similar how Satan and Samuel do so in the conclusion of this film.Ultimately, the movie approaches interesting topics, but never fully commits to them. It gets bogged down on symbolism, and the under- developed characters are unable to uphold a very clever, interesting plot. I'm convinced this movie should not have been called '11-11-11.' The title grabs attention, however (like the film itself) it draws attention away from the real focus this story could have had.I liked this movie, but I wanted to like it more. Misdirection and manipulation are effective storytelling strategies, however they should not come at the cost of half-execution, or spoon-feeding the viewer.

I just really don't get the unjust attack this film is receiving from reviewers on here !!?? My guess would be that people were having very high hopes and were expecting a masterpiece or something !! the movie is really not as bad as the reviews on here will make you believe, it was actually quite enjoyable, entertaining and very well acted.first of all, its not your typical Horror, it is more of a thriller, a story of successful writer whom his kid and wife are killed and is having problems coping with that, he travels to Barcelona to visit his family, only to start experiencing weird occurrences that are related to the number 11.11.11.the main character played be Timothy Gibbs, was quite interesting and his story and pain he is going through were intriguing. he was played very well by Timothy whom i've never seen before, i was surprised by his solid performance as he really carried the film for me. the movie does have a sense of mystery to it, it keeps you guessing with the main character and makes feel you need to get to the end of it to find out what is going to happen and what are the answers to the mysteries surrounding the number 11.11.11 the setting was excellent, the house where the major events take place was creepy and its location on a beach in Barcelona added more intrigue. the whole film was filled with a creepy and dark atmosphere.the biggest problem with the film, and i guess the other reason why many are giving it poor ratings, was the ending, i thought it was rushed and left unexplained, however, while the ending disappoints, the film as a whole left me entertained.So generally speaking, i thought it was a very good thriller, unjustly attacked by others, probably because of the poor ending, but the film as whole has a lot of redeeming qualities, quite entertaining with intriguing well acted characters and a story of mystery.I just don't get the extreme negativity this film is getting, i can understand why some are disappointed, but to give this 1 or 2 stars is extreme, and to call it the worst movie of the year is harsh.if you really want to see some of the worst movies that are actually rated higher than this, then you should watch the Innkeepers, a total waste of time and crappy movie that is actually rated high for some reason !?!?!?