The review of "Silent Hill" highlights various critical flaws in the film's execution, primarily focusing on illogical character actions and narrative inconsistencies. The narrative pauses to observe traffic or sudden actions often make little sense within the story.
An apparent misalignment is noted between what certain supernatural elements in the film are depicted trying to achieve and their actions, which often seem counterproductive to their goals. The review suggests that there was more focus on maintaining a creepy atmosphere than establishing a coherent storyline.
Criticism is also directed at the film's use of characters who, despite facing life-threatening situations, often make unwise decisions which fail to progress the plot logically. Such storytelling decisions result in audience confusion rather than suspense.
Additionally, historical inaccuracies and lapses in logic, such as outdated movie posters and unrealistic public transportation for a supposedly small town, are highlighted as areas where the film struggles with believability.
The article noted that the supposed symbolism and horror elements lacked depth and coherence, ultimately resulting in a narrative that relied too heavily on cliché tropes and shock value without adding substantial meaning to the story.