Doesn't fully live up to the hype, but good watch (SPOILERS!) Now ever since Rob Zombie's reboot series came to light, everyone wondered if we'd see another Halloween movie again. Even bigger question, would Jamie Lee Curtis return? Since that was announced in 2016, everyone who was a horror fan got excited, knowing that the classic horror roots of Michael Myers would soon be returning. Did it exactly live up to it's hype? Somewhat, yes.
For one, Laurie Strode is what you'd expect, someone who's paranoid that Michael would come back after all many years of waiting. And the characters that follow Laurie (Her mother Karen and Granddaughter Allyson) are good additions to the Strode family.
Michael Myers hasn't changed a bit, well he has changed somethings a bit, for one he actually doesn't kill any dogs (for once) and has stepped out of his comfort zone and actually kills a kid (which yes, despite his homicidal nature, he doesn't go after kids, besides Jamie, but never mind that). In fact, the kills in this movie are even more gruesome than any of the others (that's right, move over Rob Zombie), and are slightly a big more creative.
Now while this film has it's moments, it also disappoints in some ways. For example, what this film didn't do what all the others did is that it didn't cut to the chase right away. So at first, you're wondering when Michael will strike, and it leaves you impatient. Also, what the original film did great that this film didn't is that, you knew Michael was around, you knew where he was, you just don't know his next move. This film, however, you know almost his every move and it's so predictable knowing what he's going to do next. Like you know what he's going to do, and it ruins the element of surprise. The worst thing about the movie in my opinion however is Ranbir Sartain, who is Michael's psychiatrist after Loomis' passing. I don't like how he's referred to as a 2nd Loomis, but then (SPOILER!) tries to help Michael continue his killing spree or reunite with Laurie Strode. It's basically spitting on Donald Pleasance's character.
But overall, this movie is a great watch, check it out. A little Michael Myers nostalgia wont hurt. Especially in a good film like this.
7/10.