Periods ofThe Lovely Bonesare like stumbling into Peter Jacksons narcotic-tinged realisation of a fourthLord Of The Ringsfilm.
Murdering children is a distinctly dark subject matter and Jackson seems wary of his movies morbid tendencies.
In a misguided attempt to dissipate any growing tension, he frequently piles on ill-fitting tonal shifts.
In an early scene, the Salmon familys youngest son lies suffocating on a freshly cut suburban lawn.
Her short montage of poor housekeeping and dodgy parenting would be equally at home inMeet The Fockers.
An honourable mention also goes to Rose McIver as Susies younger sister.
Tucci slips into this costume with ease and adds just enough creepiness to a role that is mostly cliche.
It all ends in a wholly unconvincing fashion.
The Lovely Boneswould benefit greatly from more emphasis on the Salmon family.
The Lovely Bonesis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
3 out of 5
