Rating: 
Summary: Vicious Sweets!
Review: I loved Urban Legend, so when I found out that Jamie Blanks was directing Valentine I was thrilled. Fact of the matter is I LOVE horror movies! This movie was great! It is too bad that during its theatrical run, the competition was just too much. I mean come on, we had J-lo's booty amuck in the Wedding Planner, and Hannibal prancing about in a European Country. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I forgot the name of the country because the movie bored me, so I paid little attention to it. Anyway, I loved Valentine because the production value was great. I just love the look of the movie, and the mansion they used for the party was simply stunning. On top of that I liked the story line, and come on let's face it we have all been rejected at one point or another. It's tough, although most of us are sane enough to deal with it in a healthy way...at least I hope so. Anyway, the acting was great, and the movie just kept me wanting more. I especially loved the scene in the hot tub with Denise Richards. I think drowning is a horrible death, but what they did to her, to terrorize her like that, was creative and thrilling. I don't want to spoil the movie for those who have yet to watch it, but I love horror movies, especially the slashers, and this one is really good. I must say that I like Urban Legend better, but Valentine is still a GREAT follow up for Jamie Blanks. I know it did poorly at the box office, but like I mentioned earlier, look at the competition. Had the movie been released at another time I know it would have done better. I would love to see a sequal, but given the little box office intake, I doubt that. If someone choses to do one and have it be a mess and bolt it straight to video, then you know what, spare us. Either do it right or don't do it at all!!! So if you like horror movies, give this one a try, you won't be dissapointed. And you know what, Give the movie CHERRY FALLS a try too. Unfortunately this movie was sold to USA network and by passed the theatrical run because of all the clout hanging on horror films these days. It had a theatrical run in England, and did well there. I have the DVD of it and I love it! Have a good one guys and thanks for reading my review
Rating:
Summary: Will You Still Be Mine?
Review: Following in the tradition of the "Scream Trilogy", "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and it's sequel. And, "Urban Legends" (Jamie Blanks,directed this movie also!)and it's sequel, comes along "Valentine" yet another Jamie Blanks' teen horror film. Whenever these type of movies come out now, what most critics and even the public does is, we compare them to "Scream". Are these new movies as hip and smart as "Scream"? Do they have that wit, and feeling of not taking themselves too serious? Well, if you look at this movie in that sense, then "Valentine" actually works. People are always shocked when I tell them I love these "teen" movies. I'm not a film snob are something, but, I usually like to watch movies by Woody Allen, Bernardo Bertolucci, Martin Scorsese, Franis Coppola, and Ingmar Bergman. So, when I tell people I liked "Scream" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer", it's as if they're talking to someone else. I can't really explain why, but I really do enjoy these kinds of movies. I've out grown that age where these movies are scary for me. None of these movies scare me. So, why do I like them then? I like them because I like the people in them, and by people I mean the people who are playing the parts and even the characters. Because I'm a teenager (18) I get more fun out of these movies than adults for sure. Before watching this movie I heard a lot of bad word of mouth from people. I heard this movie was a complete waste of time, lucky for me, I usually don't care what the popular opinion with movies are. If I like a movie and not everyone else does, I don't care! Or if it's the other way around. "Valentine" isn't as hip or as smart as "Scream" for sure. It's not even as witty. But, the movie keeps you going along with it, despite the fact, you'll probably know who the killer is in the first 15-20 minutes. It depends on how many of these movies you've seen before. "Valentine" is a very formulaic film. The ONLY real suprise is, when will everyone else find out who the killer is?! If I said this is a "great" movie, I'd be OVER doing it, but, yet at the same time, if I said I hated this movie, I wouldn't be honest. There is some fun to be had with this movie which is about a group of girls; Denise Richards (Paige), Jessica Capshaw (Dorothy), Marley Shelton (Kate) and Jessica Cauffiel (Lily) who recieve life threatening valentine's cards. The main suspect is and a young nerd they all picked on durning grammer school. They think he has waited all this time to get some revenge. The plot is not Oscar worthy stuff, and may even seem dumb to just about everyone, but, if you enjoy "teen horror" films. Well, this should fit the bill quite nicely. p.s.-The ONLY "smart" plot twist that happens, is at the end. It's the ONLY time durning the whole movie that will have you question what you felt to be true. Even if you only doubt yourself for less than 10 seconds.
Rating: 
Summary: Look Out!
Review: Just a quick addendum to my review below. I just read Mr. Yoon Min Cho's review entitled "Garbage" (12/21/03). Whoahhhh! I do believe he protests too much! If all the reviewers here were characters in a slasher movie, I'd suspect Mr. Cho first!!! Easy now!
Rating:
Summary: Will You Still Be Mine?
Review: Following in the tradition of the "Scream Trilogy", "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and it's sequel. And, "Urban Legends" (Jamie Blanks,directed this movie also!)and it's sequel, comes along "Valentine" yet another Jamie Blanks' teen horror film. Whenever these type of movies come out now, what most critics and even the public does is, we compare them to "Scream". Are these new movies as hip and smart as "Scream"? Do they have that wit, and feeling of not taking themselves too serious? Well, if you look at this movie in that sense, then "Valentine" actually works. People are always shocked when I tell them I love these "teen" movies. I'm not a film snob are something, but, I usually like to watch movies by Woody Allen, Bernardo Bertolucci, Martin Scorsese, Franis Coppola, and Ingmar Bergman. So, when I tell people I liked "Scream" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer", it's as if they're talking to someone else. I can't really explain why, but I really do enjoy these kinds of movies. I've out grown that age where these movies are scary for me. None of these movies scare me. So, why do I like them then? I like them because I like the people in them, and by people I mean the people who are playing the parts and even the characters. Because I'm a teenager (18) I get more fun out of these movies than adults for sure. Before watching this movie I heard a lot of bad word of mouth from people. I heard this movie was a complete waste of time, lucky for me, I usually don't care what the popular opinion with movies are. If I like a movie and not everyone else does, I don't care! Or if it's the other way around. "Valentine" isn't as hip or as smart as "Scream" for sure. It's not even as witty. But, the movie keeps you going along with it, despite the fact, you'll probably know who the killer is in the first 15-20 minutes. It depends on how many of these movies you've seen before. "Valentine" is a very formulaic film. The ONLY real suprise is, when will everyone else find out who the killer is?! If I said this is a "great" movie, I'd be OVER doing it, but, yet at the same time, if I said I hated this movie, I wouldn't be honest. There is some fun to be had with this movie which is about a group of girls; Denise Richards (Paige), Jessica Capshaw (Dorothy), Marley Shelton (Kate) and Jessica Cauffiel (Lily) who recieve life threatening valentine's cards. The main suspect is and a young nerd they all picked on durning grammer school. They think he has waited all this time to get some revenge. The plot is not Oscar worthy stuff, and may even seem dumb to just about everyone, but, if you enjoy "teen horror" films. Well, this should fit the bill quite nicely. p.s.-The ONLY "smart" plot twist that happens, is at the end. It's the ONLY time durning the whole movie that will have you question what you felt to be true. Even if you only doubt yourself for less than 10 seconds.
Rating:
Summary: Look Out!
Review: Just a quick addendum to my review below. I just read Mr. Yoon Min Cho's review entitled "Garbage" (12/21/03). Whoahhhh! I do believe he protests too much! If all the reviewers here were characters in a slasher movie, I'd suspect Mr. Cho first!!! Easy now!
Rating:
Summary: Denise Richards? I'm there.
Review: The characters weren't really likable. As the supposed killer sought revenge on the folks who tortured him in school, I didn't mind that they got killed. That's a new twist for me. No problem there... but with stiff acting and dull sets, no tension built up. So when the killer went after each victim, I fast forwarded (knowing I would miss no dialogue) through the soundtrack and visual cliches. But I didn't fast forward through Denise Richards at the hot tub... there was tension... not from fear :-). Most of the actors are good looking and "hip," like a Melrose Place episode. But the character development is so weak, I had a hard time remembering who was who: "Which skinny straight haired blonde with an 'oh ma god' tone is this one?" And the killer in the mask looks a lot like John, Ponch's partner in CHIPS. Not too scary :-). The ending was much better than I expected. But I expected a weak ending in part because the build up was weak. In short: good looking folks, Denise Richards, hot tub, good ending.
Rating:
Summary: eh...
Review: OK. This will not go down as a great horror classic. Even Denise Richards as the main eye candy can't really raise this film above mediocre. A kid is humiliated at a junior high dance and seeks revenge. Not against the guys who beat him up, but the girls who wouldn't dance with him. The only person J.M. should have went after was the girl who lied and said she was attacked when it was obvious she liked what was going on behind the bleachers. The kills are OK, the body bag neck slice could have been better though. The arrows to the stomach and dumpster fall was OK. Denise in the hot tub was by far the best kill. It kind of reminded me of those arcade whack-a-mole games. (I'm up! Drill!) The ending had a cute little twist, but it wasn't hard to figure out. So not only is her boyfriend an alcoholic, he's a psychotic killer who not only kills her friends, but gets her friend blamed for it. Advice for future horror film makers. A hockey mask works. A Michael Myers mask works. A burned up face and a dirty hat works. A retarded cupid doll mask.....does not work. I did like the freak dude Gary down the hall though. Hey Kate! Be my Mate! Want a date? Is it too late? Can't wait! Have you ate? It's fate. Don't hate.
Rating:
Summary: "Sream" on valentines day!
Review: This movie reminds me of the scream trilogy. Some outkast from someones past wanting revenge for this time something about what looks like a broken heart? I guess thats where the whole valentines thing comes in. The killer uses this holiday to stalk those who he believes denied him a fair shot on valentines day or should i say valentines days in the past. Thats what i gathered from it all but each person has to judge it for themselves and figure it out on their own i guess. If you liked the scream trilogy like i did, and enjoy friday the 13th movies then i would suggest this movie.
Rating: 
Summary: The best moddern day horror film of them all!
Review: Let me start out by saying that this movie will make the easily scared piss their pants! The origionality of this film is so hard to come by these days. When a group of attractive young girls humiliate a nerd at the valentines day dance, he vows revenge on all of them. 13 years later they recieve thretening valentines and gifts. The gift that Jessica Cauffiel's character Lily gets will make the squeamish throw up! Anyway, One by one they are hunted down by a crazed killer wearing a cupid mask. Very creative death scenes including arrows, power drills, shards of glass, axes and more. Great soundtrack too! I rate it an A+! Stars Denise Richards, Marly Shelton, Jessica Cauffiel, Jessica Capshaw, Kathrine Heigel, Hedy Burress and David Boreanza.
Rating: 
Summary: Garbage
Review: A worthless degenerate movie for retards who get a kick out of watching gorgeous women get stabbed, drowned, drilled, or hacked. Scum movie for scum.
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