Name : Noel Murray / Alias : Los Angeles Times
At its most basic level, the "Paranormal Activity" formula still has some kick, with its combination of creepy lo-fi video and tasteful suburbia creating some strong, unsettling dissonance.

Name : Devan Coggan / Alias : Entertainment Weekly
If this is the last in the series, then the franchise has succeeded in going out with a bang - a bunch of them, actually, and at least a couple should have you involuntarily twitching in your seat.

Name : Alonso Duralde / Alias : TheWrap
These jump scares are so utterly predictable that they might as well be heralded on-screen with a bouncing ball and an appearance by the Oogieloves.

Name : Joshua Rothkopf / Alias : Time Out
Such a tepid failure that it triggers catcalls from paying audiences.

Name : Andy Webster / Alias : New York Times
Those seeking closure to what continuity there has been will go home mostly disappointed.

Name : Peter Howell / Alias : Toronto Star
This series jumped the shark - maybe that should be jumped the dark? - following its not-bad third chapter.

Name : Justin Lowe / Alias : Hollywood Reporter
Even at this late stage in the evolution of the franchise, logical lapses in filmmaking technique undercut the integrity of the found-footage format, but continuity was never one of the series' strong points, a shortcoming easily forgiven by fans.

Name : Bilge Ebiri / Alias : New York Magazine/Vulture
If only Ghost Dimension spent more time in the ghost dimension and less time in the people dimension, we might have had something.

Name : Andrew Barker / Alias : Variety
One would have to trawl through the deepest recesses of Romanian art cinema to find a film with as many static, silent shots of empty rooms and unfurnished hallways.

Name : Gary Goldstein / Alias : Los Angeles Times
A refreshingly old school coming-of-age comedy with just enough raunchiness, stoner humor and otherwise dubious behavior to divert movie audiences weaned on violated pies and superbad high jinks.

Name : Kyle Smith / Alias : New York Post
A movie that won't knock you out with originality but may charm you with its wit.

Name : Jesse Hassenger / Alias : AV Club
Rather than offer any insight into what it's like living in arguably the most remote section of New York City, the movie focuses its energy on forcing Phillips and Pearlman to re-enact Superbad.

Name : Stephen Whitty / Alias : New York Daily News
Do yourself a favor: Don't.

Name : Stephen Whitty / Alias : New York Daily News
Do yourself a favor: Don't.

Name : Kyle Smith / Alias : New York Post
A movie that won't knock you out with originality but may charm you with its wit.

Name : Gary Goldstein / Alias : Los Angeles Times
A refreshingly old school coming-of-age comedy with just enough raunchiness, stoner humor and otherwise dubious behavior to divert movie audiences weaned on violated pies and superbad high jinks.

Name : Jesse Hassenger / Alias : AV Club
Rather than offer any insight into what it's like living in arguably the most remote section of New York City, the movie focuses its energy on forcing Phillips and Pearlman to re-enact Superbad.