So it turns out Rogue is pretty darn good. It's rare to see a straight-to-DVD film handled by an adept director, but Greg McLean does a great job. Sure, the whole idea of a killer croc is a bit ridiculous and there are a couple of horror cliches thrown in for good measure, but the film is ultimately a success. I hate it when others divulge even the most miniscule plot details, so I won't explain how the carnage goes down. I will, however, tell you that that this film is not a gore-fest, instead opting to conceal the creature.

This leaves room for some real character development; you just may end up caring about a few of the casualties. Radha Mitchell and Michael Vartan stand out from the rest of the cast and seem to be the perfect choices for their respective roles. Vartan especially impresses near the film's climax, as he produces one of the most realistic looks of terror I've ever seen. The other actors do there jobs well enough to avoid being distracting and actually inject a little mystery into the story.

Surprsingly, the movie includes some of the most beautiful shots of the Australian outback that you will ever see. While the cinematography would have really soared with a hi-def release, the scenery is absolutely beautiful, especially if you use an upscaling DVD player and a quality HDTV.

Bottom Line: If you enjoy suspenseful-thrillers and don't mind the antiquated plot devices, Rogue will thoroughly entertain you for a solid 100 minutes.