Before I begin, I would just like to express my love for horror movies. I don't know what it is that attracts me to them, yet, at the same time I have so much to criticize. Either way I have to watch them no matter what, knowing that their is a big chance it's not going to be amazing. I mean really, can anyone recall an amazing epic horror movie? Mmmmno. It just doesn't happen with those types of movies. It's either good, okay, or bad.
**SPOILERS? MAYBE*
Personally, I didn't mind the movie the way it was. I think compared to the original 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies, it was a lot better. Although, I found that Samuel Bayer had to rely mostly on those sudden moments where something just pops up in your face and scares the bejesus out of you and everyone SHOULD know that those moments rely on the loud, sudden sound effects to actually scare someone. If you don't know, try watching a scary movie on mute. It's not as effective. I think those were the only moments that actually scared me. The other moments it was more of me trying to figure out what was going to happen next. Obviously, having watched the originals, I KNOW what's going to happen eventually. I just found that the inside story with Freddy was rather interesting. I think I would have enjoyed the movie a lot more if it was JUST about him. Kind of like "X-Men Origins.." movie.
The rest with the teenagers was just bland. The characters didn't really touch you in a way to make them memorable...if that makes sense. There was just no way of connecting with them. I don't believe they even had any character development either. I was basically hooked on Freddy. I thought he was the most interesting character. And the fact that is was played by Jackie Earle Haley made everything a million times better. Although! I don't think this Freddy was as effective as the Freddy from the original movies. The other one was waaayy more scary and I think it's because I didn't know who that actor was, so I couldn't put a...real face with him, so to speak. The NEW Freddy just kept reminding me of Rorschach and all of his awesomeness. So that didn't help trying to scare the shit out of me, but I still would prefer the new Freddy over the old Freddy.
One thing I'm really glad this movie decided to leave out was all the scenes with the horny teenagers having sex then getting slaughtered. For some reason all the old school horror flicks thought everyone should be having sex and dying. I personally don't understand that, but like I said, I'm glad they took it out. It isn't necessary and I think it helped the movie a lot more.
I know I usually spend a good part of my reviews bitching about the characters and all their retardedness, but the only thing this movie gave me to complain about was the fact that they were all just lame. They weren't strong actors at all. It makes me angry that I can't make fun of either of them, because I love doing that. Sorry to let you guys down. But for those who have SEEN the movie. Did anyone notice in the super market scene. Where the kid went to get more refills for his pills. The girl ends up coming in the store. Mid way she has a "micro nap". Which is another excuse for the director to throw in something "scary" to happen. Anyways, she goes into this micro nap, where basically you call asleep completely involuntary and you don't know you're doing it. So she goes into her nap, and gets cut by good ol Freddy. So there she was bleeding in the store. Nobody thought that was weird? No store clerks found it was odd that some teenage girl was on the ground in panic and bleeding excessively? So what does her future boyfriend do? He takes something off the shelf to help the wound? How convenient. They just so happen to be in that particular isle. And somehow the kid knows his way around really well because he just had to turn around real quick and snag something off the shelf and then it cuts to them in the car. So that entire time in there? Nobody felt the need to approach the two kids freaking out and bleeding...and stealing things off the shelf? I'm assuming they stole because If they'd have gone to the checking stand, there had to have been some questions by the clerks. If not then they must live in a zombie town.
Another thing. I'm glad they killed off the blonde girl at the beginning. She was wayyyy too dramatic and annoying. I also thought it was awesome how they killed her off like they did in the original...minus all the sex. She just had to go. Oh and her boyfriend. I thought he was gay at 1st. Either way, I'm glad they killed him off too. What a world. You know come to think about it, everyone should have just gotten killed. I think it would have left the audience in a more of a "wtf" state of mind because all the characters just got killed...like everyone in the movie. I think that would have left more of an impact on the audience...okay just kidding, but it would still be awesome.
I found myself thinking about part 2 of this movie because we all know it's not over. There was like what 7 or 8 Freddy movies? Not including Freddy vs. Jason. We wont get into that mess. So I'm sitting there in the theater watching this movie, wondering how they were going to end it when they leave us going "OMG THERE'S DEFINITELY GOING TO BE A PART 2!" Either way I'm watching it. I don't care what any of you say. I love these movies and I love bitching about them too.
So, I would just like to say that if you're not the horror movie kinda person, or feel that this movie in particular isn't your cup of tea. I wouldn't see it in theaters. If you really WANT to go see in in theaters, don't expect something great. Only thing I can say about this movie is it IS what it IS. If you still think you're too good for this movie then I'm confident to say maybe "High School Musical" would suit you best. I'm sure that's out on vhs in some third world country. I don't think they'll mind giving it to you. :)
