"Every damn day...."
This unexpected little gem punches way above its weight as it limps out on DVD in the UK. Adapted from Dean Koontz's novel, the biggest surprise is the smart and witty screenplay and the tight and zippy direction by Stephen Sommers, whose track record in both areas is patchy to say the least. Venturing into narrative territory usually reserved for TV fare such as Reaper and Supernatural, with production values only marginally higher, this well-told tale constantly brings new ideas and inventiveness for the whole of the running time, with strong set-pieces and a remarkably affecting ending. With ease, Anton Yelchin carries the film successfully with bucketloads of charm and conviction. Odd Thomas comfortably sits with other cult fantasy favourites such as Zombieland and Tremors with its instantly endearing characters and Whedon-esque banter.
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