Bones (2001)

Synopsis

A group of four decide to turn an old house into the newest and hottest nightclub, but are unaware of the darkness that haunts this place. Over two decades have past since the murder of Jimmy Bones, but his spirit is ready to seek vengeance on those who have done him wrong. 

Thoughts

Rappers often decide to venture down other avenues to increase their presence, as well as their revenue. Ice Cube seemed to become a household name after Boyz N The Hood and Friday, but even more so after the family friendly comedy Are We There Yet. The only logical idea would be for Snoop Dogg to do the same thing, right? 

Bones is your basic horror movie about revenge from the grave. Snoop Dogg plays Jimmy Bones and he actually isn't all that bad. Sure, he isn't in much of the movie which is all about the Bones character (go figure), but for what he is in, is decently acted. I can't forgive his evil laugh though. Pam Grier definitely does not deliver here. It rather disappointing, especially for a seasoned actress like herself. I understand it's not the strongest script, but she could have brought more to the screen. She's not exactly new to this. 

Let's talk about the script. I've said it once and I'll said it again, I'm not a fan of movies that drag the story. If it drags, the viewers attention is soon to leave the room. Even the first time I watched Bones, I found myself doing something else from time to time. Yeah, the premise of the story was good, but with the addition of the present day scenario, viewers have to wait almost an hour for the film to really get going. That's terrible, but the last half hour of the film is actually entertaining in good, bad and cheesy way. Eddie Mack, one of the men behind the fate of Jimmy Bones, actually delivers some comic relief that works. After waiting for the story develop for an hour, it's greatly appreciated. 

The special effects, for 2001, were enough for a couple of "ooohs" and "ahhhs". Now, don't get your private parts' covering apparatus in a bunch, but the resurrection of Jimmy Bones was damn good. The blood, not so much. I'm not sure if they ordered the wrong color and just said "waste not, want not", or if they thought a tomato soup color looked more realistic, but it just looks...bad. This isn't to say the blood wasn't used well, but it probably would have been more horrifying with a more realistic color. 

Believe it or not, I kind of enjoyed Bones. Yeah, the movie drags and the acting is pretty bad, but the final half hour of the movie makes it worth the watch. Maybe not many times after, but it is what it is. Oh, the last scene after the two kids flee the house is kind of pointless. Still, if you want to see kind of decent horror movie and have a few laughs, Bones won't be a total waste of your time. 

IMDB: 4.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 3.8/10

WeFLM: 3.5/10

Come for dog spewing maggots. Stay for the severed talking heads.

-kp