Of the film's four episodes, only one -- the last -- is truly top-notch.

Twilight Zone: The Movie fails because it tries to blend the spirit of the TV show into a medium whose spirit has evolved away from subtle storytelling. The result is like trying to merge a Wagner opera with a Debussy sonata.

The problem is not only that the film is divided into four short stories but that each director only gives us a 25% effort.

It was an intriguing idea to try and transplant the beloved show onto the big screen, but ultimately better decisions needed to be made as to what stories to include, resulting in a curious anthology film that's only half recommendable.