I see a lot of people getting upset that this movie "didn't have an ending". Yes, the movie does end with Nic Cage in mid-sentence, but I completely disagree with that. I'll get back to that though (which this does contain major spoilers, I advise not to read anymore of this review until you've watched the film).
I also see people upset that there's never any explanation given as to why everything is happening. That is true, but I don't think there needed to be one. This is the type of film where you're just kind of going along for the ride. As some other reviewers stated, it almost felt like a throwback to some exploitation films of the 70's or 80's, though shot in a more modern style.
While it is fairly lacking in gore, there are a handful of shocking scenes throughout. If you're squeamish about violence towards children, you may want to skip this one. Though the film never takes itself *TOO* seriously, so it never becomes over-the-top disturbing. There were quite a few times I got a good laugh.
Now, the ending. If you weren't paying attention, these parents were longing for their youth again. They had grown tired of their lives as adults. The scene after Nic Cage smashes the pool table is an important one to pay attention to, but there are also nods throughout the entire film which lead you to this theme. They are almost jealous of their children's youth.
So what makes the ending funny, is that the parents have now been captured and tied up. The kids are in the position of power and acting like parents. "We want to believe you, but...". The mom and dad get their wish in a darkly comedic fashion and are getting treated like teenagers. It ends with Nic Cage stuttering and trying to explain himself, much like a kid would be trying to talk himself out of the situation.
It makes sense, right? That's what I took from it because I never tried overthinking the plot. The ending was great!
I also see people upset that there's never any explanation given as to why everything is happening. That is true, but I don't think there needed to be one. This is the type of film where you're just kind of going along for the ride. As some other reviewers stated, it almost felt like a throwback to some exploitation films of the 70's or 80's, though shot in a more modern style.
While it is fairly lacking in gore, there are a handful of shocking scenes throughout. If you're squeamish about violence towards children, you may want to skip this one. Though the film never takes itself *TOO* seriously, so it never becomes over-the-top disturbing. There were quite a few times I got a good laugh.
Now, the ending. If you weren't paying attention, these parents were longing for their youth again. They had grown tired of their lives as adults. The scene after Nic Cage smashes the pool table is an important one to pay attention to, but there are also nods throughout the entire film which lead you to this theme. They are almost jealous of their children's youth.
So what makes the ending funny, is that the parents have now been captured and tied up. The kids are in the position of power and acting like parents. "We want to believe you, but...". The mom and dad get their wish in a darkly comedic fashion and are getting treated like teenagers. It ends with Nic Cage stuttering and trying to explain himself, much like a kid would be trying to talk himself out of the situation.
It makes sense, right? That's what I took from it because I never tried overthinking the plot. The ending was great!