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Summary: UnHappy Halloween
Review: Ok, first of all, so I don't sound like a hater, let me just say that I have every Halloween film on DVD (Halloween remains to be the scariest film of all time in my opinion) and that I will get this film on DVD too, but to be honest, it was more than disappointing, it down right sucked. The concept of the movie which is hardly original isn't even done in a cool unoriginal way. Everything in this movie feels completely tired, pieced together and forced. It's so bad that it makes other movies and sequels like the painfully unoriginal Urban Legends: Final Cut seem genius compared to something like this. This is a Halloween movie, we should be treated with something incredible. Halloween fans are some of the best and most loyal following a franchise that's been running for over a span of 3 decades. We deserve something at least to be proud of to spend our money on. This non scary, lame attempt, that lacks any and every quality a horror movie should have has absolutely no reason to be made other than to almost completely savage a franchise who's ups until recently out weighed the downs. The acting, despite some decent names including original Halloween heroin Jamie Lee Curtis, is god awful. The main character Sara played by Bianca Kajlich is no Scream Queen and doesn't have what it takes to take over the franchise. Her character was simply boring and she was given pathetic material which would have made even the most talented actress look terrible, but Neve Campbell she isn't. After L.L. Cool J. bringing charm to the likeable Halloween: H20, filmakers decided to bring Busta Rhymes on board for this installment. Go see the film and you'll see what a mistake it was. His character was so cliched as the token black guy that it literally made me feel sorry for all black actors who've worked hard to lose the idiotic stereotype placed on them in horror movies. He has no talent as an actor, but at least he has Tyra Banks to make him look good. Her presence in the film couldn't serve any less purpose. She makes coffee and sits on her butt through out the entire movie. I'm sure that's what she did on the set too. All the other actors in the film are ok and some quite likeable. Too bad they weren't the main cast. The story is bad enough to make you sick, the scares and / or laughs don't exist, most of the cast was terrible and the plot was predictable and boring. The only reason it gets two stars is because of the opening sequence with Jamie Lee Curtis which inspires more thrills in ten minutes than the entire film combined. It gives a great taste at what might have been had someone put the passion that went into that one scene into the entire film.
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Summary: HALLOWEEN RESURECTION is Genius
Review: This movie was awsome.... though a few minor problems i had with it it was still great. Killing off Laurie Strode was a good move in this movie. Not only did it end with the bad guy prevailing {which isnt alot }, but it set up a feud between Laurie's son as you saw in H20......who should be in the next film, hopefully.
The story of how Michael really didnt die in H20 was also brilliant.... i mean, i am glad they didnt do no voodoo crap and raise him from the dead... that would ruin the Halloween reputation. But aside these minor storylines... the rest of the movie was also great. The girl that could break glasses with her scream i didnt get to much, but overall good acting. Busta Rhymess surprised me alot on screen. His action and comedy made this film a hit to me. No one else could have played him. If you havent saw it go see it......... but one question still remains, why did Dimension Films realease this in July i mean c'mon they would have racked up major bucks if they would've released it on Halloween.... I say bring it back to theatres on Halloween this year....think about it.
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Summary: The Best of Michael
Review: This movie has a plot that allows the audience to see where Michael has been hiding out for the past years. This movie is a great movie if you like the Halloween movies and I would say that it is to bad that Jamie Lee Curtis is killed in this one. Or is she really dead? If her brother can't die why should she? I also like the way that they take you back to the place to where the first murder was. I think that this movie is funny and scary at the same time. There were people in the theatre laughing and some screaming so if your looking for a good movie I would suggest seeing this one.
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Summary: Michael Myers lives on!
Review: Halloween Ressurection is definately worthy of the previous sequels. Sure, Michael finally kills off his sister but isn't it about time? Now that Laurie Strode is dead the plot can finally move on. It was a good idea to have a Halloween movie that takes place in the Myers house with Michael actually living inside the house. Even though Laurie Strode is the only returning character from H20, the film is still good and audiences will be (or should be) pleased.
As far as a 9th Halloween movie, Laurie's son from H20 is still alive (or so we think). Michael is still alive even at the end of Halloween Ressurection so I'll bet that he will go after the living son of Laurie Strode from H20.
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Summary: Soooo much better than I expected!
Review: I was bored one night so me and my friend saw this. I thought it would blow, considering the flop of Jason X, and its like the millionth episode. But it kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Some gorry deaths, a necessary sex scene, and lots of suspense. It didn't eplain enough how Jaimie Lee killed the wrong person, but it was cool. Everyone in the theatre was either screaming(girls) or cheering(guys), especially when that blonde chick was smoking a bong, lol. The only thing that bugged me is that she died in the first twenty minutes. but considering Michael has survived a bunch of deaths, she can too. But if they make another one and Jaime isn't in it, then I won't waste my money cuz it will definitley suck.
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Summary: A great movie, but a screwed up begining!
Review: I must be the biggest Halloween fan in the world. When I first heard that another movie was coming after H20 I was [upset]. The ending to H20 was perfect, and they had to bring Micheal back. Then when I heard Jamie Lee was coming back I thought ths was gonna be alright. In the beginning of the movie Jamie Lee dies. When I saw that I was wondering how the hell can there be more to this movie, but there was. Anyway, it got good and I ended up loving it. SIDE NOTE: I THINK IN THE NEXT ONE JAMIE LEE MIGHT COME BACK BECAUSE SEE WASN'T STABED THAT BAD OR THE GIRL SARAH COULD BE RELATED TO THEM. YOU NEVER KNOW. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
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Summary: Fun, scary and actually funny
Review: I just saw Halloween: Resurrection and must say I liked it. It's pretty entertaining, it keeps you at the edge of you seat throughout the movie. I'm surprised that whole body switch thing worked for me as well. It's explained in the beginning that Jamie Lee Curtis is in a nuthouse for accidently killing a security guard that Micheal attacked and put his mask on . Of course for a Michael Myers movie it's extremely violent, perhaps the most violent of all even. What makes the movie watchable for me was Busta Ryhmes, he's absolutely hilarious. The funniest scene will have to be when he's dressed like Micheal Myers to scare the reality show contestants and is comfronted by the real one who he of course thinks is another actor. He tells him off saying he's gonna ruin everything and actually gets him to turn around and walk away. His whole kun-fu stuff at the end is pretty funny too. The whole reality show thing is a nice touch too even if it is a little too obvious about who's gonna die and who's not. Halloween: Resurrection isn't a great movie but what Halloween movie is that isn't the first one ? It certainly is a much much better movie thatn The Curse of Michael Myers though where he would appear in someones house, kill them then appear in the back of someones car only seconds later to kill them as well. At least this one paces itself and when someone dies it takes it's time to have another slaughtered. It's sort of like Michael is at buffet where he can choose one thing and come back for more. It's the most fun he's had since being in a hospital in Halloween 2.
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Summary: This one makes Halloween 5 look good
Review: Disappointment is the best word for this movie. After all the hoopla and fanfare, Halloween fans waiting in eager anticipation, the final product was....less than desirable. The first ten minutes are actually pretty good since we see the final fate of Laurie Strode. The rest of the movie comes across more as a comedy than a horror flick. I am a die-hard Halloween fan, so it really has to [stink] for me to give it a bad review. There is just no point to the movie after the ten minute prologue. It damages the credibility of the franchise and alienates the core audience that have dedicatedly followed the series. Why was the release of this film post-poned for so long? It certainly wasn't for upgrading the quality of the film.I never thought that an installment in this series could top the disapointment of Halloween 5, but Resurrection does just that. The mythology and purpose behind Michael Myers' actions have been convoluted and watered down in the current film. I kept praying for an awesome climactic ending that would make up for the [stuff] in between, but no, the audience gets Michael Myers fighting Kung Fu with a rapper. Hello!!! I hate to say this, but I don't blame Jamie Lee Curtis for wanting to exit the series. If presented with a script like this, I would have run for the hills.
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Summary: Not suspenseful, not inventive
Review: I can only judge this movie based on its own merits, as I haven't seen the others in the series. Very little scared me in this movie. From the first murder to the final "surprise", there is no inventiveness or suspense. In a horror film, the terror comes not from the violence and gore, but from the unexpectedness of it, and the novelty in how it's done. None of the victims died in novel ways, nor did they escape in novel ways. The appearance of Michael Myers was never a shock, never a surprise, and the end of the film is as predictable as they come. My only kudos go out to Busta Rhymes, who brought a touch of humor and originality and camp, not taking his role TOO seriously, making me laugh and scream in delight.
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Summary: Suprisingly impressive...
Review: I know, I know... when you see the commercials or hear of the plot you're left wondering whether or not they were finally going to do Michael in with the yet another poor installment. Being a filmmaker myself (...) I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised. I can also tell you that Resurrection (A.K.A. Halloween 8) is at least on par, if not better then all sequels since HII, which by the way was also directed by Rick Rosenthal... In short, H:Resurrection is a must see for horror fans and most definitely worth the price of admission.
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