I thought that “Tusk” was going to be as twisted as “The Human Centipede.” “Tusk” is a horror film that is beyond bizarre and not even scary. If you thought “The Human Centipede” was disturbing, do not panic. “Tusk” does not even add up to the disturbance of its concept of a horror film.

I will elaborate on its setup. The film may seem obvious after I explain how it goes. I will not mind because (1) it involves a podcaster with a ridiculous podcast named “The Not-See” party, and (2) why would a scientist be obsessed with turning an innocent man into a walrus? This is a film that I felt ninety-minutes of my time was wasted. Just the whole premise does not make sense.

Wallace Bryton (Justin Long) is a podcaster that takes a trip down to the backwoods of Manitoba to interview a delusional seafarer named Howard Howe (Michael Parks). He drugs Wallace and does surgically twisted operations on him determined to turn him into a walrus.

Wallace is able to make his partner and girlfriend Teddy Craft and Ally Leon (Haley Joel Osment and Genesis Rodriguez) aware that he is in danger.

Teddy and Ali plan to go and save Wallace with the help of an ex-cop named Guy Lapointe (Johnny Depp). Lapointe has a feeling for violence to happen because he is aware of how demented the seafarer is. You will not want to know how crazy the seafarer is, but you do not want to know how he can turn someone into a walrus.

The director Kevin Smith is a well-known director, but “Tusk” is one of his films doing dreadfully; I wonder why I did not just watch one of his good films like “Clerks” or “Jersey Girl.” They may be out dated, but they sound much more entertaining than a film about a man being turned into a walrus.

I will say, this movie made me laugh, but I am not giving it a high star rating. Is this quirky? Is this scary? What’s the point? It is an example of how horror films lack. One star.

The perfectly planned lies of the psychopath Amy Hull suggests a sense of insecurities for a wife that has a decent life, but she does not realize it. Most wives in films immediately start conflict. There are many characters from David Fincher films that are similar to Amy Hull. In this movie, it is Rosamund Pike as the psychopath wife. Creative demented, with over-exaggerated feelings, she is dangerous and no doubt wants her husband Nick Hull (Ben Affleck) to suffer.

The adaptations of Fincher have been what captivated me by his mystery flicks. I know that he had the author Gillian Flynn adapted her novel into a screenplay for Fincher. However, Flynn made a small change with the ending of the screenplay compared to the novel. The screenplay has a different ending in order for the readers of the novel to keep interested in the film adaptation. Also, it is a way to prevent spoilers.

The plot: it is the fifth wedding anniversary for Nick and Amy. All of a sudden, Amy has gone missing. The authorities and the rise of the media can cause Nick’s reputation to be negative. Nick has lies, deceits, and unexplained behavior with everyone assuming that Nick killed his wife.

The plot had my full attention. Before “Gone Girl” opened I watched his two previous films before “Gone Girl.” They were “The Social Network” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” Fincher has great cinematography with both of these movies as he does with “Gone Girl.” His cinematography creates a sense of darkness, yet it is extremely inviting.

The puzzle to Amy’s disappearance is contorted. The evidence of Amy vanishing does not add up to if Nick is a killer or not. Apparently, there is no body for proof that Nick killed her.

Authorities find many clues realizing that Nick and Amy have had relationship problems. Most of it comes down to their insufficient funds, Amy’s diary (which contains information that is monstrous and bizarre), and just the fact that Nick is oblivious to what Amy does when she has down time.

The missing comes down to two more people involved in regards to Nick and Amy. Tyler Perry and Neil Patrick Harris. Perry is Tanner Bolt (a lawyer for Nick), and Harris is Desi Collings (someone that was in a relationship with Amy at one point). With Bolt’s help of Nick’s situation, Colling’s is a shady man who is on Amy’s side and will not reveal much to Nick the past where he once dated Amy. These two characters (Bolt and Collings) can lead to truths that are ugly.

Overall, “Gone Girl” was tremendous. It was spellbinding, inviting, I did not want the movie to end. The premise is chilling and you will be desperate to find out the truth of Amy’s disappearance. Four stars.

With Craig Johnson’s “The Skeleton Twins,” I do not know how to describe this film. Heartfelt and dramatic, may sound proper; for a brother and sister that struggle to stay close. Both siblings have messed up; the brother and sister chooses aggravating aspects to use as something to pick on each other with. In the end, I see this as something common, I remember times where my sister and I had disagreements, and we still do from time to time, but we’re still close as always.

I walked in thinking that this movie would be a comedy, but it is the complete opposite of that. It is a major melodrama. What it does have though…is funny actors. First, Bill Hader is wonderful, he lights up the film. Kristen Wigg as the female lead has never been better. Luke Wilson is quirky as his own self, but plays the part well. Finally, Ty Burrell is great, even though he is just a supporting role. Most of these actors are known for comedies, even though “The Skeleton Twins” is a drama, all of the actors are spectacle.

The film focuses on the life of two twins Maggie and Milo (Wigg and Hader) after ten years of being out of touch. Coincidentally, they both attempt suicide on the same day. This mistake on them leads them to reunite and figure out what has caused the drama in their life to occur. When the twins spend a few days together, they come to realize that to continue with better lives is to establish their own relationship together as brother and sister.

What I loved about this movie is that I can relate to it. All siblings have these moments of struggling to get along. Regardless of how much siblings love or hate each other, Maggie and Milo have some serious issues. You cannot help but become involved in what causes them to admit to their struggles.

Finally, I love how in this film, that it is touching. Without spoiling it, there are a variety of times where you think that Maggie and Milo are going to be like best pals. they do in a few instances, and that brings you to the joyful world of Maggie and Milo.

“The Skeleton Twins” is a dark comedy with some laughs, but is melancholy. If you want an honest film about the life of siblings, this is no doubt the right one.