VividSimon
Simply Perfect
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Dana
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
OllieSuave-007
This is a not-too-bad TV thriller starring Superman actor Dean Cain as Matt Lawrence, who moves into an NYC luxury apartment with his wife Jackie (Portia de Rossi). They find that the apartment building by many elderly neighbors and, when a young couple in their building disappears and the Lawrences start getting harassed by two of the elderly neighbors, the mystery ensues.This movie has its moments of intrigue, sending you chills like most mainstream horror/thriller movies do. It is kind of exciting seeing the Lawrences finding themselves stuck and scared in a building full of mysterious elders, and that, coupled with their tight financial situation, provides some suspense that makes you eager to know what the story unfolds.However, the movie does lack some plot twists and turns. The acting is average for the most part and the plot is somewhat predictable. However, it is good seeing Dean Cain star in a post-Superman production. It's not a bad movie for a time-passer.Grade B-
udeaasykle
I don't really think that letter would have gotten far, but it would be fun to try. Because this movie, is one bad piece of ****. But i really should see it coming when it starts and you see Dean Cain running. Dean Cain means crappy. At least in my book. And this movie is crappy with cream on it. I don't want to ruin the movie if you actually are going to watch it but i can say this. DON'T WATCH IT!!! Stay away from "The Glow". It is suppose to be a thriller movie with suspense but all it has is some old people with ugly make up. The movie has a lot of plot holes as would be expected and it isn't really worth anything except the off button on your TV. I rate this movie 2/10.
Jim Sgambaty
I saw this TV movie on Lifetime the other day and was hooked from the beginning. Great casting, well acted, nicely paced, interesting characters, and very suspenseful. It kind of reminded me of 'Rosemary's Baby' meets 'The Firm'.....better watch out for the elders hooked on brightly colored health drinks....they can really pack a punch!! Above average TV Flick ***.
gmurdock
The Glow is quite an interesting made for TV movie. It stars Dean Cain and Portia DeRossi as Matt & Jackie, a young working couple who by chance find the perfect apartment in New York City. By the time it is revealed that chance has little to do with it, they are in way over the heads.The kindly older couples who run the building just aren't what they seem...and the last tenants who had leased Matt & Jackie's apartment have disappeared without a trace. And when the young couple upstairs also disappear...well, Jackie suspects the worse. She digs deeper..only to discover the impossible.The movie is well thought out, well paced, very suspenseful. However, there are a couple of problems with it. For instance, after being abducted, how does Jackie set off the fire alarm with the cigarettes she uses (if you see it, you'll ask yourself where they came from - considering she's hardly wearing anything). Or...what is the Glow? It's never really explained. I would have rather have seen more of an explanation at the end, then the ending we did get (although it was fine).The casting of the older couples in the building was really top rate. Hal Linden is stellar as the kindly 'fatherly' type who takes Matt in as "the son I never had". It would have been great to see his motivation and character further developed. But, hey, as a made for TV movie, it's much better than a lot of the movies we pay $13.50 to go see.Shot in Toronto, by the way. If you look closely you'll see Union Station, the Royal York Hotel & other sights.
