OK, first thing’s first. Before watching this movie, throw all your logic out the window. If you try to sit there and ask to many questions, you’re going to ruin it for yourself. I’m pretty sure everybody that sees this movie will probably think, “Why don’t they just burn the vines?”  Then there wouldn’t be a movie then would there?

The Ruins is one of them movies that really doesn’t go into a crap load of special effects. It really didn’t need to in my opinion. Mind you there were a few parts that had me squeamish. I don’t know about you, but any movie that can make you feel this way even though you know it’s not real is doing a good job.

As far a Horror/Thrillers go, I can’t say this was the best, but it wasn’t all that bad either.

A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.

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You’re quickly introduced to the cast, which was nice because it didn’t drag on and on. Once you get to know the characters, you’re taken directly to the action. The action isn’t intense, but it is just enough to keep your attention.

At first you’ll be thinking, “WTF Is going on?” but you’ll quickly catch on.

If you enjoy a somewhat ‘B’ type Horror/Thriller movie, then, you may just enjoy this movie also. It’s a good filler for when there is nothing else to watch on TV, and will give you a bit of an entertainment fix too.