REEL DEAL: Chernobyl Diaries REVIEW

Even after 25 years after the ill-fated Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Fallout, there are still a lot of things that haunt the imagination of the many people. The Ukrainian Government allowed people to visit the town near Chernobyl a few years ago as radiation levels have gone down. This gave way to come up with a great thriller story about the deserted area.

"Chernobyl Diaries" is an original story from Oren Peli, who first terrified audiences with his groundbreaking thriller, "Paranormal Activity." The film follows a group of six young tourists who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an "extreme tour" guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone...

Chernobyl Diaries stars Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowski, Olivia Dudley

Chernobyl Diaries is showing exclusively in SM Cinemas distributed in the Philippines by Viva Films on November 7, 2012. Special discounts can be availed when using E-plus cards!

Deliberation time kids! 

Show summary in 3 lines: Ласкаво просимо у Чорнобиль!

Technical Effects: 4 out of 5 stars ( There not much CGI, but the cinematography sets the mood)

Acting and Actors: 3 out of 5 stars  (They did well so far but sometimes lack the emotion when they lose someone) 

DVD worthiness: 4 out of 5 stars (hope it includes mine map!)

Music and Soundtracks:  3 out for 5 stars (well the sound silence does make it really creepy)

3D Worthiness: NAY
Pros: Location, cinematography, background, thriller factor
Cons: Predictable ending, compressed story
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars (Its thrilling approach is very effective that left my heart is suspense even after the movie)