05-02-2010, 12:48 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-02-2010, 01:06 AM by krazedkilla.)
As I've said before I never really liked the Nightmare on Elm Street films because it was little bit too comical for me. This remake on the other hand was nothing like the original. It was a much more sinister film. I liked the back story to Freddy Krueger and they had me going for there for a few seconds as to whether or not he was actually innocent. I came to my senses though quickly after pondering the thought...... this is a horror movie after all not some tragedy.The makeup on JEH was great as it was much more realistic and sinister. I thought JEH also did a good job in the portrayal of Freddy. To me his performance can best be described as a breath of fresh air after someone farts in an elevator. After so many years of Englund as the burned one it was nice to see a change and they went in the right direction. My only complaint was that he was a little over the top with his voice at some points in the film but that was to be expected. At least we didn't get Rorschach as Freddy which was one of my main concerns. The other was the use of CGI. Why is it that horror films these days use CGI for some of the most basic kill scenes. Everything they used CGI for could have been done with traditional special effects. That wall scene and the constant sparks from the glove? Give me a break. As for the pace of the film it didn't bother me that much although the dream sequences followed by storyline then dream again then some story was very bland. It was like OK here comes a kill folks get ready and now some story so pay attention. Also for a multi-million dollar film they could of gotten a hotter Nancy and that they should of showed Freddy a bit more. Overall the movie was good and I wouldn't mind going to see it again. I hope it does well so that we could all get to see a sequel.