
freakinflax
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I don't know what critics are thinking, nor what anyone was expecting. This was never going to be a typical action superhero movie. This movie was made for fans of M. Night and the universes he creates. This is his masterpiece. Every shot, every bit of dialogue, and every decision is masterful.
The way this film concludes is perfect. It does something that NO OTHER superhero movie does. It also provides additional information to all 3 of these characters that makes the entire 20 year wait worth it.
This movie is perfection. M. Night can retire his jersey.
The way this film concludes is perfect. It does something that NO OTHER superhero movie does. It also provides additional information to all 3 of these characters that makes the entire 20 year wait worth it.
This movie is perfection. M. Night can retire his jersey.
I say that with the utmost sincerity. I loved the Turtles growing up, the first 2 movies were great, and while I have not watched the new cartoons, I still saw the 2007 cartoon movie because I grew up with these guys. I of course had reservations (Michael Bay only does over the top action movies, the Turtles don't look the same, Megan Fox as April?), but I knew if a studio spent millions putting them back on the big screen, I had to see it.
The dialogue may be poor at times but the action scenes are great. All the fight scenes showcasing the Turtles, Splinter and Shredder are some of the best fight scenes I've ever seen.
The core story about brothers learning to get along and deal with family issues, while loving and trying to protect their father, is still the same as it always was, which means it's familiar but also looked at in a different way.
Like I said, if you love the Turtles you'll love this movie, as they have a bunch of throwbacks, classic lines, jokes that span many ages and a decent story.
As someone who has seen all 4 earlier movies in theaters, there's a chance this could be the best one.
The dialogue may be poor at times but the action scenes are great. All the fight scenes showcasing the Turtles, Splinter and Shredder are some of the best fight scenes I've ever seen.
The core story about brothers learning to get along and deal with family issues, while loving and trying to protect their father, is still the same as it always was, which means it's familiar but also looked at in a different way.
Like I said, if you love the Turtles you'll love this movie, as they have a bunch of throwbacks, classic lines, jokes that span many ages and a decent story.
As someone who has seen all 4 earlier movies in theaters, there's a chance this could be the best one.
I just attended the midnight premiere of the new Nightmare on Elm St movie, and it was a rocking good time. You can tell that since I went early and don't even care how much sleep I get going into work for 7, that I'm a big Freddy fan, so I'll try and make this review unbiased but also for the Freddy fan in everyone.
Robert Englund IS Freddy. There's no mistaking that. However, Jackie does a fantastic job of bringing this character to life too. He does certain things with the famous 4 knives-for-fingers that is now characteristically Jackie's. His makeup is that of a true-to-life burn victim, yet still scary. His voice is top notch too. Definitely gives a Freddy feel and every time he talked I got chills.
The effects are great here, especially the dream sequences. There are times when you don't know if the characters are awake or asleep, and that produces some suspenseful moments.
There are some moments that echo the original Nightmare, including the wall scene & Tina's bed death, but they are done a bit differently. There also a few surprises that I know Freddy fans will love.
The actors, well let's face it, they're as good as they're going to get. I was never into horror movies, especially 80's slasher flicks, for the acting. It's all about the deaths and the villain, and this film brings a lot of both.
I was a bit surprised at how much Freddy showed himself. For the first hour or so, it's not too frequent, but towards the climax he started appearing every few minutes. He was still dark and creepy, but he also had a couple of great one liners that were so Freddy-esquire it was amazing.
I personally loved the way the story played out and how it differed just slightly from the original. I really enjoyed this movie and was happy to see Freddy on the big screen again. I believe all Freddy fans will as well.
Robert Englund IS Freddy. There's no mistaking that. However, Jackie does a fantastic job of bringing this character to life too. He does certain things with the famous 4 knives-for-fingers that is now characteristically Jackie's. His makeup is that of a true-to-life burn victim, yet still scary. His voice is top notch too. Definitely gives a Freddy feel and every time he talked I got chills.
The effects are great here, especially the dream sequences. There are times when you don't know if the characters are awake or asleep, and that produces some suspenseful moments.
There are some moments that echo the original Nightmare, including the wall scene & Tina's bed death, but they are done a bit differently. There also a few surprises that I know Freddy fans will love.
The actors, well let's face it, they're as good as they're going to get. I was never into horror movies, especially 80's slasher flicks, for the acting. It's all about the deaths and the villain, and this film brings a lot of both.
I was a bit surprised at how much Freddy showed himself. For the first hour or so, it's not too frequent, but towards the climax he started appearing every few minutes. He was still dark and creepy, but he also had a couple of great one liners that were so Freddy-esquire it was amazing.
I personally loved the way the story played out and how it differed just slightly from the original. I really enjoyed this movie and was happy to see Freddy on the big screen again. I believe all Freddy fans will as well.