“White Noise : The Light” is one of those rare cases when the sequel is not only better than the original, but also a very enjoyable flick on its own account…

From the beginning it knows exactly where it wants to go. It’s not chatty, it’s not dragging, it’s got a point, a plot and a story it wants to tell and that it does without wasting any valuable screen time. It’s very refreshing, because -unlike most films as of late- it won’t let you calm and drift away for any second. It’s focused and it pays off…

The cast is solid. Fillion is great as always (and underrated, seeing how he is regularly passed for second-class actor for cheaper flicks, when in fact he’s a lot more). Katee Shackhoff, someone we’ve gotten used to as “though” on TV is unexpectedly cute and charming, on-point for the demands of her role…

Long story-short, “White Noise: The Light” is a quite enjoyable supernatural flick, which is guaranteed to keep you amused for its course and might even give you a few good scares along the way. For light entertainment with friends in a slow night, it’s a perfect pick. Recommended.

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I’m usually averse to supernatural dramas these days, mainly because they’re all so boring, but “White Noise 2″ works and works well.Patrick Lussier gives some dynamite direction being able to shift tones from moody supernatural experience to awfully visual horror film that succeeds in its gruesome imagery and rather shrewd combining of unusual plot devices that join together like puzzle pieces as the story progresses. Fillion is strong here and really sells this role home providing an often sympathetic and uproarious portrayal of this man who is given an incredible power that may be too good to be true.

Katee Sackhoff is utterly adorable as the sweet nurse who manages to bond with Abe … and becomes a guiding force in his life … The relationship and interplay between the two manages to be believable and a well written aspect of the story, but as the story tightens its hold, “White Noise 2″ becomes much more than a simple take on a “Twilight Zone” episode and delves into the cost of saving someone who is, by all accounts, fated to die. I really enjoyed what Lussier and co. had to offer for this standalone sequel, and I’m saddened it wasn’t given too much of a chance to break out as its own film. It’s a hell of a take on an already excellent concept.

This shouldn’t be so good. It’s a consistently shelved sequel to a pretty awful supernatural horror film, but lo and behold thanks to Lussier’s tight direction, gruesome disturbing imagery, wonderful story, and great performance by Nathan Fillion, “White Noise 2″ is a great piece of supernatural filmmaking.

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I put in the DVD and hit play and within minutes, I was really impressed. The opening of the movie, in which the inciting incident happens had me hooked…

I was completely ready for the cliched setup, the pop cultural shorthand most storytellers use to get you to quickly understand things about their characters and their lives. What struck me right away was that not only was the opening something I hadn’t really seen before, but that it was really dramatic without being over the top or gratuitous, and for a “horror” movie, that’s really saying something. The subject matter was shocking enough but the director’s (and editor’s) restraint in not displaying the victims’ “bloody death” showed incredible respect for the strength of the story and an understanding that what we don’t see is often more shocking than what we do. My wife, who does not work in entertainment and is by all accounts a “civilian” when it comes to these things, commented out of the blue how well directed it was and I had to agree completely. It was the moment I thought to myself that this film might be something pretty cool.

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Overall, I was really impressed by White Noise 2. The performances are very strong and completely believable. There are far fewer flaws in this film than you’d expect from a movie in this genre (and of this budget-Patrick whispered what the budget was on this movie and all I have to say is that they must have paid everyone half-scale because it really looks like a film costing twice as much) and the flaws that are apparent are mostly minor enough not to ruin the film. Quite honestly, don’t let the title fool you, nor the “horror” genre tag. This is a very suspenseful thriller with lots of drama and some good scares so grab it, pop some popcorn and turn down the lights. This movie gets a “recommend”.

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It’s taken just over a year since its theatrical release in the UK for White Noise 2 to make it to DVD shelves in the USA. There has been a great deal of negative press surrounding “White Noise 2″, a lot of it unjustly based on opinions of its predecessor “White Noise”.

“White Noise 2″ (Also known as “White Noise The Light”) however, stands alone with little connection to the first movie “White Noise”.

Nathan Fillion leads the cast as Abe Dale and accomplishes something rarely seen in a move of this genre, a connection with the characters. You’re instantly drawn into Abe’s world, and when he suffers a tragic and seemingly pointless loss, you can’t help but feel for him.

We see a more vulnerable character from Nathan Fillion than we have seen before and he expresses Abe’s loss in such a way that is truly believable.

Katee Sackhoff, as Sherry, brings a degree of warmth and joy to what could otherwise be a somewhat dark experience and the dynamic between Nathan and Katee works exceptionally well.

Anyone who is a fan of either Nathan Fillion or Katee Sackhoff is sure to be as impressed with this film as I have been.Props to Patrick Lussier who brings out the best in a sequel to a movie that was considered by many to be a disappointing experience.

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[Nathan Fillion] delivers an emotional and very believable character. This is not his typical jovial hero role and for the most part the character is very strong and you find yourself attached more and more to him as the movie progresses.

I am not going to give you the gist of the movie because I really do not want to spoil the film but I can tell you this one is not about a man sitting in front of a TV trying to talk to his dead family. Instead its about a man who takes a much more active role with the dead, and ends up having a close encounter with much more then just evil things in the TV. Overall its a very unique take on the first film and a very good sequel. The key things that stand out are a very strong story that I believe is even better then the first film. Add to that the fact that the story doesnt go in a straight line, it twists it turns and each event, no matter how small is tied together. I have to say that I enjoyed White Noise 2 just as much as the first one. If you enjoyed the first one or mildly were entertained by it I think you might find this second one even better! Well worth buying in my books!

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I dont want to spoil the movie for you but I can say without question if you enjoyed the first White Noise you will without question like this one and perhaps you will be like me and enjoy it even more then the first one. This movie is not about cliche boo’s and scares it has some truly fantastic writing that twists, turns and comes together in a neat little package in the final scenes and impressed the hell out of me. I have never seen such effort on a direct to dvd sequel in the writing department.

The film although creepy is far from gruesome but it does have some damn cool FX and a few creepy shots and plenty of dead people to pop in from time to time and make you jump. The movie is PG13 but I think its a PG13 that works. It relies on great writing, good direction and great acting to tell a supernatural tale that has an outcome that is unclear till the end. I am one of those people that can usually guess where a movie is going 5 minutes into it and its annoying. It was a nice treat to be entertained for a change and have a roller coaster ride as the story unfolded, but did so in a fashion that made sense. If you like supernatural thrillers with great writing, good direction and a talented cast White Noise 2 is for you! I highly reccomend it especially if you saw and thought the first one was even mildly entertaining!

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The story is somewhat reminiscent to the one in “The Eye”…

… the movie get going very quickly so that you won’t be bored for a second. For the first half hour, we’re provided with scares and a small connection to the first movie, just to keep the audience’ interest. But the real entertainment begins when the main story begins. I was sucked right into it. Who could have thought that a sequel to a movie as bland as White Noise could be this good?

If you liked the first movie, you will love this sequel, and more realistically, if you hated the first movie, you might still love this sequel since it has very little to do with the first one. I will definitely have to recommend this clever horror thriller as it’s been a long time since I saw a theatrical horror flick that was this good. A top-notch thriller.

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…White Noise 2: The Light is a film that may actually build up more of a following after release as people suddenly realise that it is actually a great Friday night movie. Oh of course it is never going to be a classic but I went to see this not expecting that much at all and came out of the cinema impressed and having enjoyed a good 90 minutes odd entertainment.

A lot of this is to do with Fillion (the main reason I went to see it) he has a great B-movie style to him (could he become the new Bruce Campbell?), an ability to find himself in a ludicrous storyline but still manage to treat it with complete seriousness and a sense of humour at the same time. I have a lot of time for him and will certainly watch him in anything he is in. While the part of Abe isn’t up to the quality of the sheriff in Slither Abe is a man you feel for. You feel his despair and then jump for joy with him as he finds a way out of his depression through the white light…Katee Sackhoff is a real find though, she looks great (which helps!) but she also comes across as a real person. The chemistry between her and Fillion is a very big plus to the story. It makes you get more involved in it and accepting of the more supernatural sides to what is going on…

If you have avoided this film because of its connection to White Noise think again, if you like b-movie style horror thrillers this is a thoroughly entertaining piece of film. Don’t expect brilliance from it, just expected to be entertained by it just like you should be from this type of movie, something filmmakers seem to forget more often than not these days.

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Nathan Fillion is possibly one of the most underestimated actors in Hollywood. This movie belonged to him and him only. If given the chance, I think Fillion has the means and vessel to become a force to be reckoned with but circumstances has not led him there yet.

The romance between Abe and Sherry was budding and is a nice aversion from all the suspense and jump-scares. The film also became “The Da Vinci Code”-like when religious connotations were implied. The film-makers played around with a lot of elements to spruce things up and managed to keep things entertaining.

There are a couple of logical and factual potholes but it’s easily dismissed over all the other brownie points it’s earned. Although the writers manage to tie-up any loose ends, the storyline overshoots the lukewarm ending but still, this is a good piece of work for director Patrick Lussier and Nathan Fillion.

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