All I can say is the original 1978 John Carpenter version of this film is a classic, easily one of the most effective horror films ever made. This remake is easily one of the least.
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DVD: Halloween (2007)
I rate this titleoffand give itSee the Original
DVD: Hostel: Part II
I rate this titleoffand give itAgain? Where was the ratings board?
Be forewarned that while this film should easily have received an NC-17 for the version screened in U.S. theatres, the DVD is being released "unrated" and this version would have been. It's ...
DVD: Grizzly Man
I rate this titleonand give itOutstanding Documentary
This is an outstanding documentary, and while Herzog carefully protects the viewer from the actual recording of what inevitably happens to the man in the film, its language may bother some parents, ...
DVD: Hostel
I rate this titleoffand give itParents Beware
This film is precisely what's wrong with the MPAA rating system. The system may punish sexuality, but the vile, extreme, gruesome violence in this film passed with an R, making me wonder what film ...
TV: The Simpsons
I rate this titleonand give itThe best thing on network TV
Quite simply this is the best written show on television today. No subject is taboo and this show often paints a blistering portrait of our culture, society and our prejudices.
TV: Family Guy
I rate this titleonand give itBest written show since The Simpsons
Not for children, but this is a brilliantly written show that makes blistering jokes and references to many of our culture's sacred cows . . . so if you take yourself too seriously, this won't be for ...
DVD: Wedding Crashers
I rate this titleonand give itGood comedy
While I grant that the last act of this film falls apart trying to turn a frat boy style comedy into something more altruistic, the first 90 minutes really are funny, sophomoric but funny and make a ...
DVD: Murderball
I rate this titleonand give itGo See This Movie!
If this true story of quadriplegic rugby players doesn't inspire you in your own life, I feel for you. While some of the action may be a bit intense for younger viewers, and parent do note there ...
DVD: The Devil's Rejects
I rate this titleoffand give itVile and Mean-spirited
I hate to lend credence to this film by giving it more publicity, but I think it really points to something significantly abhorrent deep in the recesses of the minds of the filmmakers.
