Rating: Summary: We've Seen This Before. Review: I wasn't originally going to write a review for this film, but I might as well be heard.Summary: Lost teenagers get slaughtered my maniacal family of cannibals. If you've seen the original (and the only good) Texas Chainsaw Massacre film, you need not see this one. It's a virtual remake of the first one (not that parts 2 and 3 weren't), and brings no amount of originality to the series. Even appearances by Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger can't save this turkey from getting tossed to garbage pile. An over amount of campy humor doesn't help any either. If you haven't seen any of the TCM films, and you want to, just stick with the first one. None of the sequels even come close to comparing with the original.
Rating: Summary: Leatherface and family is back again! Review: This film doesn't really connect much with the other three films. When I first saw the trailer I thought it'd be a remake of the original. And it is very similar, but with a few different things. This film is a lot of fun with its crazy humour and amazingly crazy performances. A very twisted ride! Leatherface is back again wielding the chainy chainsaw and going bonkers! The film is praised and bashed by many, but its an entertaining horror film. There's some gore and nudity to praise about aswell! This film was mysterious in its opening. Ed Geine is suppose to be Texas Chainsaw Massacre 5, I'm not sure of its release date.
Rating: Summary: Waist of plastic Review: Started out fun and campy, and I enjoyed the lesbian innuendo near the beginning, but then it just got stupid.
Rating: Summary: Was this supposed to be a horror movie? Review: I'm a big fan of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. Part 1 was the best but 2 and 3 still had an entertaining charm to them, but this movie should be erased. It starts out with this dangerously stupid plot of a couple of teens getting lost on a lonely highway when they leave their highschool prom. They comes along some idiot with a robotic knee shouting out stupid wisecracks and running people over with his truck, and a sad looking leatherface waving a chainsaw around (even though he nevers uses it). This movie has completely forgotten what the TCM is about, even though it was scripted by Kim Henkel (co-writter of the original TCM). What were Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger really doing starring in this piece of rubbish.
Rating: Summary: I disagree Review: I have to disagree with most of the reviews that I seen about this film. I own the original and am going to buy the remake after seeing it on tv. For those who may get tired of watching the same original this is an interesting version to watch. The acting may not be great but who needs an oscar role when your running for your life. The house scene is amusing and I have to say it is an edge of your seat movie with enough violence without the actual chainsaw murders. I recommend this to anyone who would like to see and alternative version. Who is the woman in the blue suit? Who cares either? Its downright scary even if the Pink Panther showed up for dinner in the dining room.
Rating: Summary: Not all that bad! Review: It's slightly shocking to see the number of really bad reviews this movie is getting! So, I'm here to tell the story how it is... 1/ The acting in this movie is pretty bad (especially from the teenagers)but some of the other characters (i.e. the psychos)give a reasonable, if nothing special, performance. 2/ The people responsible for this movie seemed a little confused as to what they were trying to achieve. Often it feels as though your watching nothing more then an inferior remake of the original because the basic plot is exactly the same as the original movie (e.g. girl gets put on hook, girl jumps through window, person who girl thought she could trust turns out to be a psycho) but the movie tries to be differnet by putting in a number of new moments! Overall, the movie seemed confused. 3/ The casting in this movie is less then desirable and as a result of poor acting on the teenagers part you end up not caring what happens to any of the characters. I think this may be one of the movies biggest flaws. So, in summery, I think the movie is a bit of a disappointment but for some reason the movie stays with you and a few of the scenes are unforgettable. It is because of this that I would have to say the movie is full of highs and lows. I understand why a lot of die hard fans of the 'chainsaw masacre' movies find this to be so bad but if your not such a great fan then I think it is safe to say you will find this movie to be fairly enjoyable.
Rating: Summary: what went wrong? Review: oh dear. this was supposed to be good. i waited up til 11.15pm to watch this, and it was NOT worth it.it started out ok, til Heather came on screen - she cannot act to save her life, and she has to be one of the most annoying characters ever(i'm guessing she's the 90's version of wheelchair boy in the original).then the rest of the characters are introduced, and heather just decides to drive into the woods. WHY?. cue hammering home points - "we can't turn round", "oh, we'll have to go deeper into the huge, dark scary woods that are right next to our school".this film is AWFUL. the only funny part is the woman in the blue suit(who's she?), the rest is insulting. I was amazed how many scenes were lifted ffrom the original. and how did heather get off that hook? the biggest difference in this is whereas in the original, you felt sorry for the teenagers and wanted them to live, in this one you can't wait for them to die. but it won't be by chainsaw though. this is texas remote control massacre. don't buy this, buy the original.
Rating: Summary: Waste of time Review: At first glance this looks like a modern day remake of the horror classic. But those who last to the end will find out that its nothing more than a cheap rip off. Despite the title there is no chainsaw massacring which with no doubt will leave fans disappointed. Do not be fooled be a few stars who appear in this movie because the acting cannot save this instantly forgettable flick that will leave TCM fans screaming for the blood of the cast and crew.
Rating: Summary: This is just sad... Review: Can you give a movie negative stars? How about -5 stars? This movie should not have been released...It is such a pathetic attempt to recreate the origional TCM movie. I rewatched # 1 a couple of weeks ago and decided to try some of the other ones because it was so good. That was a mistake. This movie is just plain bad. Bad acting (Now I understand why Matthew McConaughey tried to stop its release). Very bad writing, and bad direction. Leather Face was just stupid. There was no suspence, no sitting on the edge of your seat, no anything. Some movies are so bad that you just laugh at them...this went beyond that, I wanted to cry. One more thing. This was obviosly made before Renee Zellweger had taken an actiing lessons, she does a terrable job. Although I thought Matthew McConaughey did a good job with what he had to work with. To sum it up...DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!
Rating: Summary: Why, Matthew? Why? Review: Oh, it's a sad day for all Matthew McConaughey fans who watch this sorry excuse for a thriller. I was expecting something decent, you know? That's all I asked for. I figured, "Hey, it's got his name on it. He wouldn't agree to a project that would shame his career, would he?" Apparently my darling Matty has no qualms about making a fool out of himself in front of the eyes of the public. Oh, I'm crying even thinking about it. I suppose you might enjoy this one, if you relish the sight of psychotic tow truck drivers w/ mechanical prosthetic legs throwing around helpless teenage girls, followed by a lot of whooping, barking, and screaming. Call me crazy, just not my kind of thing. So do yourself a favor. Keep away. Any existing good opinions you may have will surely be diminished by the exciting (sarcasm) finale of this painfully pathetic film. P.S. I would've given this a rating of zero stars if that were a possibility. A single star is far too generous.
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