Hot on the heels of the abortive "The Final Destination", "Final Destination 5" manages to be the most artfully constructed entry into the Death's list saga — and to be so without sacrificing the series' morbid sense of fun. Like the other sequels, it offers its own twist on the formula: this time, as the more-present-than-usual Tony Todd informs his fellow cast members, the grim reaper might just be satisfied by it's quarry making blood sacrifices. This leads to a finale at once more dramatic and engaging than any third act in the series. And along the way there are some wonderfully directed death sequences (a gymnast's demise and a lech's wince-inducing ordeal being the highlights) and sight gags to keep us happy. Nicholas D'Agosto, looking like he's still dumbstruck by Matthew Broderick's actions in "Election", is also the perfect leading man for a fourth "Final Destination" sequel — he's petrified but savvy. Like so many other elements in this movie, D'Agosto slots snugly into place, and there's barely a moment of boredom en route to a wonderfully twisted ending. In my opinion, this is the best "Final Destination" flick.
THE FINAL DESTINATION FRANCHISE
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