 A symphony of horrors |
| Review Date: October 22, 2003 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Censored, Maine |
| I honestly don't understand how anyone who has actually SEEN this movie can trash it. I can describe in one word: Incredible. This isn't "Psycho 1999." This is a tasteful remake that actually turns out to be just as scary and brutal as the movie it's based around. As a fan of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and it's sequels (well, part 2 was good anyways), I'll admit I had my doubts about this movie. I'm not a fan of remakes in general and it seemed like sort of a waste of time. But believe me when I say this, this movie will blow your mind. Leatherface isn't the coward he was presented as in a few of the sequels and the family is far-less cartoony. In fact, the whole movie is very loosely based on the first; it only shares a few common factors. The characters are very strong and very well "fleshed" out. This is the key to a good horror movie. When you care about the characters, you are in suspense when their lives are in peril. There are several gripping moments that completely lock you into this movie. Even when you may want to look away, you just can't. The story revolves around a group of five young adults, strangers to each other, on their way back from Mexico with a giant stash of marijuana, on their way to a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert (this, like the original, takes place in 1973). As it would happen, a series of events (which I shouldn't go into detail about) puts their lives in peril. This movie has everything: suspense, plot-twists, great characters, top-notch gore, good acting. The bond that is made and the unconditional friendship between the characters glues this movie together. I honestly can't think of a flaw. This movie just grabs you for the whole 100 minutes it stays on screen. I now sit here, after seeing the original dozens of times, and I can honestly tell you: this remake needed to be made. As much as I love the first, and even though I still prefer it, this "up-dating" was sorely needed. And maybe this is a bold statement, but this is, hands down, the best horror movie we have seen so far this millennium. And with plenty of other excellent horrors behind us this year (Freddy Vs. Jason, House of 1000 Corpses, Final Destination 2) I think it's safe to say that horror is alive (errr...dead) and well, and ready for business again. |
Just Let It Go.
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| Review Date: January 25, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Jay Skinner, Tampa, FL |
| I mean REALLY. These days, there aren't a whole lot of movies that impress me. I loved this one. I have pondered many things concerning the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and now I have an answer. The people who voice their opinions on this movie can probably be classified into two groups: Those who love it and those who hate it. Since there aren't a whole lot of people who tout the "meh, it was okay" view, I think we can safely assume that bad or good, this movie is definately a benchmark in movie history. Just like everyone else in the world, my opinion is not without bias, but I'm confident that the assertion I'm about to make is solid and reasonable: This movie is unbelievable. It's almost an insult to call this a "remake" of the original TCM, because it is incredibly innovative. It's a different story, different cast, and a different kind of drive than that of the first. It's more raw, more terrifying, and it never lets up throughout the entire film. First things first: Jessica Biel. I don't care what other projects she's participated in before. She did an amazing job in this film. Let me take that a step further and say that EVERYone in this movie put forth a wonderful effort. The acting is natural and realistic; these actors make you believe that this really did and could happen. From what I know, there was a deep concern that the movie would be nothing more than a showcase of Jessica's clevage. But this is not the case. Although she is definitely an attractive woman, I'm afraid your mind won't be able to concentrate on the curves. She plays a character who quickly figures out exactly how much trouble she and her friends are in, and she forces herself and her companions to face this horror and survive. Jessica Biel's character is the "silent leader" in this movie, and her performance is astounding. Then there's LeatherFace. Let the record show that I have been an original TCM fan for quite some time. It was an amazing, innovative movie, and it was a blast to watch over and over again. But let's not kid ourselves. Leatherface, while tall and creepy (especially with the mask of skin), had a sort of dumb air around him. He made funny sounds and was clumsy to the point that he was actually humorous. This LeatherFace is nowhere to be found in the new movie. In his place is a ruthless, cunning, and INCREDIBLY fast LeatherFace. One of the things about the first TCM that slightly dulled the fear element is that LeatherFace never really ran. He jogged. This new LeatherFace SPRINTS. These poor kids run from him screaming at the top of their lungs because they know that he IS going to catch them. They scream and cry because there truly is no hope for them. I remember screaming in that movie because a particular foot chase scene would lead you to believe that a victim was starting to slightly get ahead of LeatherFace... And then cut back behind the poor fellow to reveal the gruesome truth, that he was delivering the fatal stroke. Conclusion: Please don't listen to the whining nastolgics who have made themselves believe that if a movie is made in modern times that it can't possibly be worth seeing. Please don't listen to people who have constructed entire websites for the sole purpose of thrashing this remake and idolizing the original. And PLEASE... Don't listen to the people who gave this movie one star-not because they saw it and hated it, but because they made themselves hate it from the moment it was conceived. By the way, most people who hate this movie are die-hard worshippers of the infamous "Dawn Of The Living Dead." (Snickers) |
COOL
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| Review Date: March 31, 2004 |
| Reviewer: , |
TO ANSWER THE REVIEWER sick, disgusting and grusome. I hated it
OF COURSE ITS GOING TO BE SICK AND DISGUSTING ESPIALLY GRUSOME IT CALLED THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE ITS NOT GOING TO BE A HAPPY MOVIE THERE IS GOING TO BE A MASSACRE GOING ON |
Top 10 of 2003
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| Review Date: October 28, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
| I just wanted to say this was GREAT!! I loved it, it is SO much better than the original. How can people say this can't possibly live up to the 1974 bore-fest that could've been edited down 20 minutes? This version was so suspensful, entertaining, and actually scary. |
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake.
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| Review Date: October 29, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
| You know, I've noticed that several of the individuals who spoke more than badly of the remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre spelled several words incorrectly. Is it because you are a bad speller or is it that you were up all night shaking with fear after watching a so-called "waste of money" flick? Now that IS interesting. I know that everyone has an OPINION but that doesn't give you the right to dissuade others from seeing this film. Here is a newsflash for you people. There is NO such thing as a perfect movie. If you go to the theatre expecting a perfect film, you WILL be disappointed. I feel sorry for those who go through life expecting perfection. If I were you, I would put myself in the shoes of a director. Realize that not all films are attempting to obtain an Oscar. As far as I'm concerned, the movie has achieved what it set out to do and that was to terrify viewers. If you still are not convinced, perhaps you should make a movie and everyone will say how bad it was. |
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