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What the F people? This movie is great

posted 10 years ago by FanboyDestroyer
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I thought that this movie was great! Elijah Wood gave one of the creepiest performances that I've ever seen. I actually found myself rooting for Frank at parts of the movie. Also the gore effects were amazing. I would probably say that they are on par with the stuff that Tom Savini has done. That's how good I thought they were. The POV also really brought me in. I thought it might not add that much to the film, but it actually made it more awesome for me. I actually felt like I was a killer (I hope that doesn't make me sound creepy in any way). All in all, I feel like this movie is on par with my favourite slashers (Scream and Halloween). Maybe most people don't feel the same way, but this movie is GOOD.

[–] chunkiefroth 10 years ago

I feel you, Born_ToKill.

This movie is one of my top favorite remakes. I'd go so far as to call it the boldest take on the slasher film since psycho. Even the original (which I love) didn't stand out that much from the pack when it released. This film is a modern cult classic, no doubt in my mind.

Elijah Wood made a risky decision to head this picture. I thought he was great. He carried a film without his face being on screen for most of it. That's awesome. The POV was sick. We spent the duration of the film in Frank's head, and I found it frightening. . .but beautiful at the same time. . .in a hauntingly tragic kind of way. He wasn't just a generic monster, he had real emotions. . .a *beep* up world perspective. . .but real emotions none the less. 10/10 for me.

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[–] chunkiefroth 10 years ago

It wasn't a masterpiece like the classic "Terminator 3", which Jesus gave to us, but it was still great.

Yep, I dig that Jesus guy. Great film maker. Didn't he give us Soul Plane as well? Comedy genius. What's funnier than a fat white guy who needs to take a dump on a plane? Nothing. That's what.

[–] hovee77 9 years ago

Brilliant remake. Fantastic job by all involved.