Terror in the Mall (1998) Reviews

• Can't act, can't write, can't do special effects...

  nibbles-12002-05-08

  The movie opens at an unbelievably false-looking cardboard model of a new mall. I could almost make out the tiny model figures next to the match-stick crane - just like they might have made on Blue Peter (you have to be a Brit to get that comment). From there it was downhill - a burst dam, an escaped convict, a new mall, an overexcited singer, and the local sheriff's wife (who for some unknown reason was in the mall the day before it opened. Good job she turned out to be a doctor too though...), a large toxic methane leak from underneath the mall which somehow managed to be strongest right by the generator... good job that everyone had managed to escape by the time it all blew up, eh? Towards the end of the film, it stopped raining. I assume this was a coincidence as it didn't have any relevance to the plot. Just happened to not be raining the day they filmed that scene. Even given the amusement factor of the poor acting, diabolical effects and pathetic script - I still can't give it higher than 1/10.

• I smell Kraft... um, Velveeta.

  GlennFerrell2005-06-26

  The most this movie has going for it is the cheese-factor. Cheese can be fun, of course, but this verges on intolerable. Of course a mall in a flood-plain would have a grand opening the day after the big flood. Of course a sport/adventure store would be the ONLY store setting up the night before (enter the assumed "hunky hero," until the twist). Of course a snotty singer would be rehearsing in an empty mall (enter "the bitch"). Of course there would only be one security guard in a multi-million dollar, brand new mall (enter "the bumbling idiot"). And of course a killer would just happen to escape at the same time (enter "the evil doer" turning out to be...). Never mind the crooked architect who has a big secret that will help with the big finale! It's a brilliant formula for cheese. Not all the acting is horrible, and the movie is good for a laugh. There is no suspense as it is highly predictable. Flashes to the dam, a new mall, and a prison escape? We all know where all of this will end up. Just catch it on Lifetime and don't waste any money if you REALLY want to see this.

• MST3K - WHERE ARE YOU???

  redservo2004-08-30

  ***************AVAST! THAR BE SPOILERS AHEAD!**************** The big secret?? What a piece of CRAP! All I can say, is that it's an absolute tragedy that Mystery Science Theater 3000 is no longer in first run. This would have been ideal fodder for Mike and the Bots. Otherwise, don't waste your time, unless you're under the influence. The plot - implausible w/ holes like swiss cheese. The acting - well, let's just say that Joey Tribiani would be an improvement to the cast. The special effects....neither special or effective. (And boy, they sure dried off fast after that elevator escape!) Once again...MST3K where are you?!? 3/10 for it's farce potential. (Guilty pleasure...the very cute bald guy w/ the very sexy accent!!)

• Hahahaha!

  SPA2TACU52001-01-14

  If this movie happens to be on tv on a boring night: WATCH IT, coz it's so incredibly ridiculous and fake that you'll have a laugh watching it.

• One of these action movies that keeps you on the edge of your seat.....

  Sammy-101998-08-11

  I LOVED this movie! I'm a big fan of Rob Estes. He's sooo cute and did GREAT as 'Sgt. Chris "Sam" Lorenzo' on USA Network's original series Silk Stalkings. I'm still a BIG fan of silk. He's doing great on Melrose Place as 'Kyle McBride.' Keep up the good work, Rob! You're a GREAT actor. I really thought he played the role of Glenn perfect, but I didn't really like him playing bad guy. Anyway, this was one of the best action movies from FOX Original Movies!