One Missed Call Umm It Was Good ***(Three Stars) 

Ummm  It was Good, I guess. I just feel that film was better suited for a WB program. Maybe I felt that way because I recognized a few characters from their appearances on the hit TV show "Smallville."   Yes, One Missed Call was full of startling bangs and creatures in the dark that make you jump.  However it was way too fresh and clean.    

I have a few positive things to say about One Missed Call. Without these things I would have rated it "Don't Bother."  The writer and director did a great job of explaining the hissing noises and the music box ring tone.  You Leave the theatre understanding how and why. I was also impressed with the twist I didn't see coming in the end. Oh and there is a cute little cameo from gay Icon Margaret Cho.  The camera angles are not flattering on her at all, but it is her.  I support her breaking into serious roles (other than being type cast as the Eskimo woman on northern exposure). 

One Missed Call started to take on the feeling of Final Destination where you know who is going to die next. Only in this film you know the exact time without all the suspense and thrilling twists and loops. It really bothered me that the lead girl Beth Raymond (Shannyn Sossamon) was close friends with everyone that died and was not called sooner. Somehow she was all up in the drama of the crimes or accidents and always lived. Sorry if this spoils the movie for you, it shouldn't, you know the central character always goes last.

The movie was just too safe for me. Go see it if you're with a teenager who wants to see a freaky or creepy movie. One Missed Call will make you jump in your seats a few times, but scare you... no it won't.