Smartlink This re-animator vibe filled movie had so much going for it. I scratched the surface of a very interesting story. This could really have been much much more. The acting was above what I was expecting. Of course you get a few scare jumps, but that is not what this movie is trying to be. Yet it falls short of become something greater. The cold emptiness of the lab could be felt, it added to the atmosphere very well. This movie obviously got his inspiration from The Re-Animator, Pet Cemetery and even a little Flatliners if would dare to say. As enjoyable as it was, you can't help to fell like this movie was rushed out of it's intentions. That will leave you wishing it had more to offer in the end. Don't get me wrong, this movie is not dull or boring, but it strive's to accomplished something but never does. Well made and a great production value without a doubt. The plot is kinda easy to foresee yet keeps you on your toes until the end. Overall this movie is entertaining, but... Like I said , could have done much more.

suite92 The Three Acts:The initial tableau: Engaged couple Frank and Zoe get a grant to do a study. They hire Clay and Niko to help with computers and recording telemetry. Together they develop a method for preserving recently dead tissue so that it can be revivified without loss of memory, or damage to motor or sensory nerve responses. This would allow surgeons and specialists to bring back patients once whatever needed fixing on the patient was complete. They hire Eva to document the project on film. During the three years spent on the project so far, Frank and Zoe have put off their wedding plans and worked hard to justify the grant.Delineation of conflicts: The team records their work on university computers. Unbeknownst to them, the content gets reviewed regularly by the company that underwrote Frank's grant contract. When the team successfully reanimates a dog put down for having cataracts, Frank finds that his contract is nullified, and everything is seized by the relevant pharmaceutical company. The team sees an opportunity: get whatever they can from backups, and piece together their research so that they can continue in another lab before their chance of getting credit is lost.Resolution: What could possibly go wrong? There's jail, perhaps. Plus, the dog they reanimated was not quite normal. What would happen if they tried to reanimate a human?

The Couchpotatoes The Lazarus Effect is one of those movies that you watch without any passion or interest for it. You know you saw worse movies that you hated, but you also know that you saw way better movies then this one. It's just an average movie that you watch once and then forget about it. The cast isn't that bad actually. All the actors did their job well but they won't be remembered for their role in The Lazarus Effect. The story is just not good enough to make it interesting. If you want to watch a movie with the same concept as this one then you should watch "Flatliners" from 1990. That one is way better then this one. In The Lazarus Effect there is just a thing missing. It could have been much better but unfortunately it isn't.

marilyndean-47962 I love scary movies..but it takes a lot to creep me out...this one did just that. The story line was not very original (reminded me of Flatliners from the 90's)...but with a twist and more scares...it is a movie I suggest watching at night with the lights out. And then maybe sleep with a night light. Good movie with great acting. I would probably not buy it...but it is worth renting. I don't know why some people gave it such low votes, I really enjoyed it. I like movies that make me jump and look behind myself when I hear a noise. This movie did just that. I watched it alone..but you might want to watch it with a friend...cuz it really is creepy. ENJOY