Identity

Now that I've had a chance to think about it, I think that Identity was an OK movie. I think my reaction to it was based on my misconceptions as to the true subject of the movie. Being something of a true crime afficionado I'm usually left cold by the slasher/serial killer/spree killer genre. In real life, most killers are pretty simple types who do not set up elaborate traps or play games with their victims (and especially with the cops). However, given the plot of this movie, all the unrealistic stuff actually makes sense in a way. I can't say much more than that without giving it away.

One other observation that I made about the movie is that the director seems conflicted about wanting to provide clues to the past action as well as wanting to keep you a bit confused about events until the end. He does this through a series of flashback sequences. I was reminded a little of Memento and Mulholland Dr. It's unfortunate that I was reminded of this, as it is pretty difficult for a movie to live up to Mulholland Dr. on the flashback meter.