Sunday, April 17, 2011

Here's Some Reviews for Your Eyeballs to Enjoy

Scream 4(2011) - 4/10 stars.
Scream 4 isn't quite as bad as the tragedy that was Scream 3 but that doesn't
mean it's anywhere close to being a good film.  Ultimately, its undoing is due
to the fact that it has become what the series originally lampooned.  Group that
with some gag-worthy acting, incorrect film references and predictable plot turns
and you have Scream 4.  I know, it sucks.
My Little Eye(2002) - 7/10 stars.
It's always comforting when a low budget film succeeds in doing what it set
out to do.  This can be said about Marc Evans' My Little Eye.  A film that
plays with the idea of a real snuff film.  It has plenty of flaws but there are
just enough scares and interesting shots to cancel most of them out.

Alice, Sweet Alice(1976) - 8/10 stars.

Before modern cinema overused the "evil child" subgenre, there were actually
several quality films on the subject.  Alice, Sweet Alice aka Communion is a 
great testimony to this.  It's low budget so it looks dirty and there are enough 
horrific scenes to keep you up for at least a few hours after you finish watching.
  

The Hitcher(2007) - 1/10 stars.
Despite how miserable Scream 4 was, it did make a very good point: "when
making a remake, never f*ck with the original."  Well friends, that's exactly
what this piss poor, botched attempt at a film does.  It think it's more hip
and edgy than the original but it falls flat in every area.  It's like watching
the Broadway musical version of High Fidelity on video tape.  Just see
the original, otherwise you're wasting your time.  

Rubber(2011) - 8/10 stars.
Low expectations usually lead to a very enjoyable viewing experience and that's
precisely what happened here.  Rubber is probably gonna be an acquired taste
for most but if you're a fan of David Lynch or Werner Herzog, it will be rather
easy to enjoy.  There's really not much else to say, you kind of just need to see it.



Per usual, I really appreciate you guys reading my silly ramblings about movies.  If you enjoy my reviews, please tell your friends to check them out and maybe even put a link up on Facebook.

I am still working on my review of The Night Gallery and after that I will do a full review of the 80's version of The Twilight Zone.

Thank you so much,
Ian C Dub

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