Film Review – Jinn

The makers of “Jinn” are aiming fairly high with this release. Although filmed in 2010, the picture is being issued with big plans for a sequel, while emphasis has been placed on selling the specialized car featured in the movie. It’s this level of forward thinking that’s ultimately confusing, as it’s unlikely anyone will want to see “Jinn” the first place. A crude mix of horror, “Harry Potter,” and religious idealism, the effort is a mess with a central conceit that makes little sense, forcing writer/director Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad to put all his concentration on visual effects, hoping some razzle-dazzle will keep audiences from noticing the often nonsensical plot and utter lack of tension. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com