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Drag Me to Hell
RTSDaddy2:
OK - two movie choices this weekend; one from reliable old Pixar full of screaming kids, and the other from reliable of Sam Raimi, full of screaming adults ;D.
I am moving well into my 40s and horror films just don't do for me what they used to, because most of them a) have bad acting, b) have bad directing, c) both.
While never a huge fan of Raimi's horror work, the reviews Saturday morning of "Drag Me to Hell" REALLY began catching my eye....94 percent fresh at Rotten Tomatoes, plus every review saying basically the same thing....and then there was the one review that said "Man, that ending....", to which another commentator wrote " Amen...that was just freakin' awesome." I knew then I'd have to go see it to see what Sam had done this time.
What he has done is to take a good story and turn it in to a near masterpiece with effetive visual and non-visual scares and laughs. This ain't "The Ring", but it is damn sure close.
Here's what I'd challenge you to do above all else though; see it, then think on what you've just seen for a day or so - and more than likely you will come to see what an awesome morality play the movie is as well. One thing Raimi proved he's still one of the best at is telling a story from beginning to end. And without giving anything away, you won't find a better horror film for the money all summer, especially the last 30 minutes or so. The ending is a jewel, for so many different reasons.
Spend $5 on it (or whatever Matinees are) around your place. You will be thoroughly entertained if you stay with it, and it is quite a ride for that price.
SNAAKE:
best "boo" movie ever? hilarious too. worth the time/$$ :cheers:
FrizzleFried:
I was gunna see it Saturday but saw UP instead. The PG-13 rating scared me away. It's been my experience that PG13 movies suck ass for the most part. They tend to be R rated movies cut down just enough to squeeze a PG-13 rating by and the story usually suffers from it. I tend to wait for the "DIRECTORS CUT" versions of PG-13 movies as they tend to be the version that was rated R to begin with then cut to hell to get more commercial success at PG13.
There ARE exceptions, but they are few and far between.
Perhaps I should make an exception for this flick... though I wasn't all too impressed with "The Ring" (it was OK...a about 7/10 for me).
Ginsu Victim:
Friz:
This movie was made within the PG-13, not cut to meet it.
My review I wrote on another site:
Drag Me to Hell - Directed by Sam Raimi
Raimi is back in a big way! He almost seems to be channeling William Castle with this one, so much so, that I expected Sam to introduce the film while wearing his signature suit. We even get an older Universal logo to start things out.
This film relishes in the jump scare. Normally I'm not a fan of this, except Raimi seems to be aiming the scares at seasoned veterans and always hits you hard with them and about a half-second before you expect it.
Poor Allison Lohman. I hope she was prepared for the Bruce Campbell treatment, because Sam Raimi put this unfortunate soul through hell. Most of the time, she's either taking a beating or having some of the grossest fluids I've ever seen in any film dumped on her (usually in her mouth!).
A lot of people won't get it. This is definitely a treat for Evil Dead fans. There are scares scattered throughout, but the comedy really shines here. When "William Castle" isn't trying to scare you, it seems like Tex Avery or Chuck Jones takes over. There is a scene with an anvil that is so unrealistic in its setup, yet pays off big (and disgusting, which is a trend throughout).
If you didn't know this was a Raimi film going in, without looking at the credits, you would still know it was him. His camera style pours off the screen much like the ooze, blood, and mucus on-screen. The shots are well thought out and no scene feels awkward. You are in the hands of a very competent director.
Do not let the PG-13 fool you. This film never feels compromised in any way. Raimi works well within the range of the rating and does it better than I've seen in a long time.
I will definitely buy this when it hits DVD.
9/10
shardian:
--- Quote from: FrizzleFried on June 01, 2009, 11:58:19 am ---I was gunna see it Saturday but saw UP instead. The PG-13 rating scared me away. It's been my experience that PG13 movies suck ass for the most part. They tend to be R rated movies cut down just enough to squeeze a PG-13 rating by and the story usually suffers from it. I tend to wait for the "DIRECTORS CUT" versions of PG-13 movies as they tend to be the version that was rated R to begin with then cut to hell to get more commercial success at PG13.
There ARE exceptions, but they are few and far between.
Perhaps I should make an exception for this flick... though I wasn't all too impressed with "The Ring" (it was OK...a about 7/10 for me).
--- End quote ---
It is funny that way huh? Many R movies get hacked up for PG13. Many PG-13 movies add worthless crap and F-bombs to get an R, and it hurts the overall movie.
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