Paranoid

An utterly pointless, generic and forgettable thriller. Actually, I can’t even call it a thriller, because I don’t believe anyone could be even a little worried about poor Jessica. Her acting is, euphemistically put, imperfect, and I don’t even find her attractive or likeable (which would be the only reason not to condemn the film), so an above average rating is completely out of the question. 35% (04.07.2008)

As a thriller, Paranoid sadly fails, and what's worse, it belongs to the worst kind of films that I know. There are bad movies that you recognize within 5, at most 10 minutes, and then you give up on them and turn to something more useful. Paranoid manages to evoke certain expectations for a long time, but these are not fulfilled in the slightest. Halfway through the film, you might start to get restless, but by then you figure since you've lasted this long, you might as well wait for the end, which promises a reward but also turns out to be a letdown, leaving only beautifully wasted time as a result... Yes, Jessica Alba is charming, but that's essentially all that this film can offer. Overall impression 25%. (02.07.2008)