‘Silent Hill’ Turns 20: Did Critics Get It Wrong?
Sometimes, critics are flat out wrong. One of the most egregious offenses, Christophe Gans’ Silent Hill adaptation holds a paltry 33 percent ratingon Rotten Tomatoes. The critics’ consensus reads: “Silent Hill is visually impressive, but as with many video game adaptations, it’s plagued by inane dialogue, a muddled plot, and an overlong runtime.” Okay, sure, the 125-minute runtime is a...