Inmechon The movie's only flaw is also a virtue: It's jammed with characters, stories, warmth and laughs.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

bangel3322 This is my favourite of all the films. For me it's very different from the other 4. It just has a different air to it. All the clues are there, but I just didn't see them, so I was completely blown away by the ending. Very good. I think this franchise is my favourite horror movie franchise as I really like all the films.

TheLittleSongbird While it was not a great or perfect film (particularly in the dialogue, ending and some of the acting), the first 'Final Destination' was entertaining and effective (especially with its terrific opening plane sequence and the creative deaths) with a fascinating idea done well.The bigger and bolder 'Final Destination 2' had its flaws but was just as good and perhaps the best of the four sequels. 'Final Destination 3' is just as big and bold, as well as gorier, and is also as good. 'The Final Destination' was however a big disappointment, easily the series' worst and to me the only bad film in the series. After wearing off and becoming stale in 'The Final Destination', despite the more of the same structure, 'Final Destination 5' shows the novelty returning and being refreshed and refined. It's as good as the previous three and a huge improvement over 'The Final Destination'.'Final Destination 5' isn't perfect. The down-time and exposition between the deaths is turgid and clumsily written, saying very little interesting.Characters are as shallow as to be expected, the dialogue is just as flimsy and the effects look pretty cheap.However, the opening bridge scene is spectacular and perhaps the best opening of the series. The ending is also the series' cleverest, the only truly shocking one and the least illogical and contrived. The story has more time to develop and while it uses the time it does it in a way that makes everything as tight as possible. Really enjoyed the interesting new plot rule that allows the tension and thrills to register strongly.Standing out in particular are the deaths. They are very scary, very inventive in terms of being bold and elaborate and surprisingly witty. They are also quite gory, but not gratuitously so or in a way where it's overused and abused. The laser-eye surgery and acupuncture ones are especially well done.Visually, 'Final Destination 5' is atmospheric and stylish. The music is suitably eerie and the direction shows a grasp and understanding of the genre and the ability to breathe life and freshness to a formula that should have been fatigued by now. In the acting stakes, it fares favourably too.On the whole, good fun. 7/10 Bethany Cox

sol- Several youths once again discover that "death doesn't like to be cheated" after surviving a deadly bridge collapse accident in this final chapter in the 'Final Destination' franchise. Part Five shares some of the weaknesses of the earlier entries - particularly the lack of any clear explanation of why the premonitions occur in certain individuals and why Death chooses to avenge in such complex and grisly ways. Some of the victims to-be in this sequel are also so obnoxious that we simply cannot wait for them to die; P.J. Byrne is especially unpleasant and a grumpy David Koechner is not far behind. For all its drawbacks, Part Five is, however, also a lot more fun than the previous couple of chapters with large doses of humour (especially in a health spa scene) and multiple elaborate death sequences in which it is hard to predict what exactly will deliver the fatal blow; the gymnasium scene is particularly well done in this regard. The absolute best aspect of the film though is the surprise ending that cleverly drums up incredible tension. It is an ending that also makes this a fitting concluding tale in the horror saga. Of course, knowing the current climate in Hollywood, the series could be given the green light for a reboot at any minute, but after the lousy 'The Final Destination', it would be nice for the series to be put to rest on a high note like this film is.

mattiasflgrtll6 Remember The Final Destination? Yeah, I prefer not to...But with this one, they kinda get back-on-track. It's still flawed, but brings back some of what I like about this franchise.First off, the characters. There were actually some pretty good ones. Sam is far from my favorite, but he's a better protagonist than the previous one. Molly is cute, Nathan is fine too, but best of all is Peter. He was by far the most interesting one, and got some great development in the movie. The actor playing him, Miles Fisher, was absolutely incredible. He gave the character true diversity and was also the most believable one when it came to dealing with death. He acts like a real person would, someone who becomes very down and might even panic. I won't say more than that, but he's a highlight in the movie.The plot, while not exactly original, has enough new things going for it. For example, Bludworth shows up and informs the group of another trick they can use to (maybe) cheat death. Speaking of Bludworth, I'm glad they brought Tony Todd back. He was at least voicing a roller-coaster announcer in the third, but in part 4 he was absent. And once again, he is a scene stealer. Not only does he have a perfect smooth, creepy voice, but he also has a face you can't forget.The deaths themselves are for the most part very good. Several of them have pretty intense build-up and I sat there nervous, hoping nothing terrible would happen as most of the characters you can root for. Sometimes it gets pretty damn crazy, and while it often is ridiculous I go along with it and get some solid chills and laughs. But it's not an all-out comedy like TFD is, it does try to be engaging and make you invested in the story. And if you ask me, not a half-bad job. The cinematography is all right. It's not the best I've ever seen, but it's perfectly fine and I really like the lighting in the last scene.Unfortunately, there are a couple of holdbacks. Like I said, the plot is not so original. I appreciate that they are trying to honor the audience who fell in love with the first, but perhaps they tried a little too hard. There were moments like I felt like I was watching an updated version of the original, which was a little jarring. And not ALL of the characters are good. Olivia and Isaac had some chuckleworthy bits, but for the most part they were just annoying. Olivia in particular was a complete dumbass, who at one point blurted out such a ridiculous comment when everyone was at their most grieving that I wanted to punch her. Isaac was the typical ladies man character which the series always has a tendency to include since the third. The first of them was by far the funniest, Isaac only p'issed me off. He got on my nerves with his obnoxious braindead lines he would blurt out and in all honesty is the character I had least sympathy for.Final Destination 5 might not be the most memorable of the bunch, but I was satisfied enough that I can safely assure I had an enjoyable time. A worthy watch for all FD fans.