I’m glad Sam Raimi was able to pull out another great movie. So far, every movie he makes seems to be just amazing. He really is good at keep things interesting in a movie. I’m glad to know that is isn’t just a blood and guts movie, which is why I’m not really a fan of Rob Zombie movies, or the Saw movies, or Hostel. Too much gore for gore’s sake.

It’s also weird just to see you smiling for once. If it isn’t a bad game, it’s a bad movie.

I saw it yesterday and couldn’t agree more – definitely a return to the good old days.

I didn’t really have a problem with the budget, though – of course it didn’t have the same laugh-out-loud moments that the wobbly fence etc. of Evil Dead did, but you could still tell it was most certainly written by the same man. It wasn’t a perfect film, of course, but Raimi somehow manages to make the bad parts…really awesome.

As always, his Spoonyness is right on the money.

I saw it yesterday and couldn’t agree more – definitely a return to the good old days.

I didn’t really have a problem with the budget, though – of course it didn’t have the same laugh-out-loud moments that the wobbly fence etc. of Evil Dead did, but you could still tell it was most certainly written by the same man. It wasn’t a perfect film, of course, but Raimi somehow manages to make the bad parts…really awesome.

As always, his Spoonyness is right on the money.

Haha, I know the exact feeling of having to deal with the power being out when it’s ludicrously hot outside. Although, having lived in the Phoenix area for 22 of my 23 years, 105 degrees is probably on the lower end of the summer temperature scale. Still though, once it’s above 100, does it really matter how high the number is? It’s damn hot either way.

Was a little ify on seeing this movie since there hasn’t been a good horror film for a while, but hey if it’s Raimi doing what he does best, I’m game,.

Was a little ify on seeing this movie since there hasn’t been a good horror film for a while, but hey if it’s Raimi doing what he does best, I’m game,.

Hmmm, I might give that movie a shot. Even though I liked saw though. But maybe that’s just because I’m a pretty sadistic bastard :P. Well, not really sadistic but I just like the gore and such ^_^.

Kind of disappointing the horror genre of these past years. I recently saw Quarantine ( I know you didn’t recommend it) and was shit, I saw THE STRANGERS shitiest horror movie ever ( from the over acting of Liv Tyler to the stupid survival part like shooting your best friend in the face) I hope you review that movie so you can bash it’s head. Yes Evil Dead is a great Trilogy, which I hope it remains that way if Sam Raimi doesn’t direct it again. Yes the horror genre is going to the shitter because it’s not mystical again like in Chucky, Jason, Freddy. Maybe I’ll see The Keep just to see a horror movie of the 80s although a movie like The Return of the Dead didn’t have the same effect as it would of have 10years ago on me. You are right about the Saw series, they should stop but it won’t happen when they will put death trap in space. It didn’t happen to Hellraiser not to Jason so it won’t happen to Saw if they go on the Moon. Maybe you’re right about Drag me to Hell but have you seen how cliched the Trailer is. That really doesn’t do justice to the movie you just told us about. Oh and yeah Up is really getting praised by Roger Ebert and Michael Phillips but I’m kind of tired of these cutsy life learning 3D movie. When they’ll do a FULL 3D action or Horror flick I’ll be 1st in the row.

Kind of disappointing the horror genre of these past years. I recently saw Quarantine ( I know you didn’t recommend it) and was shit, I saw THE STRANGERS shitiest horror movie ever ( from the over acting of Liv Tyler to the stupid survival part like shooting your best friend in the face) I hope you review that movie so you can bash it’s head. Yes Evil Dead is a great Trilogy, which I hope it remains that way if Sam Raimi doesn’t direct it again. Yes the horror genre is going to the shitter because it’s not mystical again like in Chucky, Jason, Freddy. Maybe I’ll see The Keep just to see a horror movie of the 80s although a movie like The Return of the Dead didn’t have the same effect as it would of have 10years ago on me. You are right about the Saw series, they should stop but it won’t happen when they will put death trap in space. It didn’t happen to Hellraiser not to Jason so it won’t happen to Saw if they go on the Moon. Maybe you’re right about Drag me to Hell but have you seen how cliched the Trailer is. That really doesn’t do justice to the movie you just told us about. Oh and yeah Up is really getting praised by Roger Ebert and Michael Phillips but I’m kind of tired of these cutsy life learning 3D movie. When they’ll do a FULL 3D action or Horror flick I’ll be 1st in the row.

Right on Noah. I was kind of on the fence about seeing this one, but you just convinced me out of the 7 bucks. After Spider-Man 3 I was ready to abandon Sam Raimi, but once I heard he was making Drag Me to Hell I felt I should give him at least one more chance if he was willing to do the same for his old-school fans. As soon as this makes its way to my town I’ll be sure to check it out.

I agree with the review, saw it, laughed, winced, almost turned away whilst laughing in disgust, and all in all had a good time watching it.

My only point of disagreement is that I’m not sure the movie (like Star Trek for me) is more than a one watch ( or a very rare rewatch) movie. It’s very enjoyable, but again like Star Trek, feels ultimately too light and throwaway to make me want to watch it again any time soon. Which is fine, but I do want to see some equally enjoyable new movies that also have a bit more inner weight to them so I can rewatch them over and over down the years to come. I’d been hoping Terminator Salvation might have fit that bill … but judging from reviews I’ve seen and read that seems unlikely.

I agree with the review, saw it, laughed, winced, almost turned away whilst laughing in disgust, and all in all had a good time watching it.

My only point of disagreement is that I’m not sure the movie (like Star Trek for me) is more than a one watch ( or a very rare rewatch) movie. It’s very enjoyable, but again like Star Trek, feels ultimately too light and throwaway to make me want to watch it again any time soon. Which is fine, but I do want to see some equally enjoyable new movies that also have a bit more inner weight to them so I can rewatch them over and over down the years to come. I’d been hoping Terminator Salvation might have fit that bill … but judging from reviews I’ve seen and read that seems unlikely.

Totally off topic here, but I’m loving the way the comments are set up now. Makes them much more distinguishable & it’s easier to tell who is saying what.

Anyway, I’ve never been all that big on the horror genre, mainly because it’s all just senseless gore. I’ve heard good things about Sam Raimi and this new film, and with now your support I may have to give it a look. Hopefully it’ll give me a different opinion on the genre as I don’t think killing a billion people as horrifyingly as you can in a two hour time slot is all that entertaining.

This film looks great, a demon that comes to haunt a heartless greedy banker that would throw a sick elderly woman on the street just to further her career?
Im so there.

This film looks great, a demon that comes to haunt a heartless greedy banker that would throw a sick elderly woman on the street just to further her career?
Im so there.

Noah enjoyed a film with almost no complaints? Shit, should I be looking out for the 4 horsemen?!

A Puma Man shirt! One of my favorite MST3K EPs, awesome! :)

I haven’t really watched many horror movies since the Freddy/Jason days, but I really can’t stand the crap I’ve seen in the trailers for movies like the Saw series, Hostel, Hills Have Eyes. You can’t catch lightning in a bottle as they say, but these films seem to be trying to be the modern day Texas Chainsaw Massacre and it’s just not working out.

A Puma Man shirt! One of my favorite MST3K EPs, awesome! :)

I haven’t really watched many horror movies since the Freddy/Jason days, but I really can’t stand the crap I’ve seen in the trailers for movies like the Saw series, Hostel, Hills Have Eyes. You can’t catch lightning in a bottle as they say, but these films seem to be trying to be the modern day Texas Chainsaw Massacre and it’s just not working out.

13th!

On one hand, I’d be more than willing to follow Noah’s recommendation, on the other hand I’ve never been a fan of horror movies…

Wow. I even stopped checking what’s Sam Raimi doing at the time. The best thing he done lately was that “Dc. Oc waking scene” i nthe second spider-man movie, which reminded me of how good he used to be. All those wacky camera angels, quick zooms that’s his recognizable style! Imust say I didn’t know that he done a horror movie and i must add that now i’m hyped as hell to see it. Becouse really all those spiderman movies…the second one was maby Ok but the rest is just terrible.

Wow. I even stopped checking what’s Sam Raimi doing at the time. The best thing he done lately was that “Dc. Oc waking scene” i nthe second spider-man movie, which reminded me of how good he used to be. All those wacky camera angels, quick zooms that’s his recognizable style! Imust say I didn’t know that he done a horror movie and i must add that now i’m hyped as hell to see it. Becouse really all those spiderman movies…the second one was maby Ok but the rest is just terrible.

I wasn’t going to see this movie, but I think now I will!

My friend strongly believes that “Drag me to Hell” deserved some Ash. I mean, how could “Come get some” not fit? I must admit, I was rather excited for this, being a decent fan of the Evil Dead series and being that your a Sam Raimi fan, I know that I have to go see this movie.

Well, if you ever want to escape the heat, come to North Dakota for awhile =D. While it may be warm here, it’s only been around the 70s-80s and we don’t have the poisonous creatures!

I think UP looks very promising. I’m extremely excited about that movie, but onto a different topic, movie prices. It literally has gotten to the point that it’s much cheaper to just wait until it comes out on DVD and just rent it because tickets cost far too much. Add in concessions and you’ve most likely spent around 15 dollars for a movie. While I was in NJ I spent ten dollars on a movie. TEN DOLLARS. I can buy a DVD for that price. Movie generally run around 7.50 here and I figured they’d be more expensive other places, but when your starting to get into the double digits for a movie ticket, that’s absurd and it’s really hard to justify the price of that movie when you see a mediocre/poor movie.

Remember to keep yourself hydrated!

My friend strongly believes that “Drag me to Hell” deserved some Ash. I mean, how could “Come get some” not fit? I must admit, I was rather excited for this, being a decent fan of the Evil Dead series and being that your a Sam Raimi fan, I know that I have to go see this movie.

Well, if you ever want to escape the heat, come to North Dakota for awhile =D. While it may be warm here, it’s only been around the 70s-80s and we don’t have the poisonous creatures!

I think UP looks very promising. I’m extremely excited about that movie, but onto a different topic, movie prices. It literally has gotten to the point that it’s much cheaper to just wait until it comes out on DVD and just rent it because tickets cost far too much. Add in concessions and you’ve most likely spent around 15 dollars for a movie. While I was in NJ I spent ten dollars on a movie. TEN DOLLARS. I can buy a DVD for that price. Movie generally run around 7.50 here and I figured they’d be more expensive other places, but when your starting to get into the double digits for a movie ticket, that’s absurd and it’s really hard to justify the price of that movie when you see a mediocre/poor movie.

Remember to keep yourself hydrated!

ya know, i wasn’t even looking at this movie as one i could potentially go and see, but now im heavily considering it!

I’m still waiting for Saw Part VIII: Saw Takes Manhattan.

Don’t forget both Friday the 13th and Hellraiser went to space. It shouldn’t be too out of place for Saw to do it eventually. I like Saw though for the same reasons I like the Final Destination series: creative deaths.

Thanks for sharing your experience, I think I’ll check it out, kida missed a really good NEW horror movie, because being the fan of the genre means I’m usually stuck with 80s – 90s stuff :)

Thanks for sharing your experience, I think I’ll check it out, kida missed a really good NEW horror movie, because being the fan of the genre means I’m usually stuck with 80s – 90s stuff :)

Now I really want to watch it! I was hooked to Raimi ever since I first saw Army of Darkness when I was little. Brilliant guy!

Wow I have been completely ignoring this movie and now based on what Spoony has set, I’m getting my horror-loving bum out there to watch it ASAP!

Wow I have been completely ignoring this movie and now based on what Spoony has set, I’m getting my horror-loving bum out there to watch it ASAP!

Holy shit! Our air conditioning is out too! XDD I hate being in a burning apartment building in middle of Arizona. T_T
Its getting so hot I think our soap is melting! But I get what your saying. Horror has been very disappointing this year. But Drag me to Hell seems like its gonna be good. :)

Hah, I love the Puma Man shirt! One of my top 5 MST3k episodes.

I haven’t been to a movie theater in years but I might have to soon. Everyone is telling me to go see Star Trek as soon as possible, and maybe I’ll catch this one as well. It sounds like a fun time, which is all I can want out of movies these days.

Hah, I love the Puma Man shirt! One of my top 5 MST3k episodes.

I haven’t been to a movie theater in years but I might have to soon. Everyone is telling me to go see Star Trek as soon as possible, and maybe I’ll catch this one as well. It sounds like a fun time, which is all I can want out of movies these days.

Have to agree with KyleJCrb here – 105 degrees is the temperature at four in the morning maybe! Once we hit July it’s flying up to 120 degrees.

I liked the first Saw movie. I think the reason why all of the sequels got worse and worse is because that go away from what made the first movie good. The main attraction should not be the traps, it should be the story telling, and the layers of mystery or intrigue slowly being revealed, and then as soon as you think you know exactly whats going on yank you in another direction. I think none of the other Saw movies accomplished that after the first.

I liked the first Saw movie. I think the reason why all of the sequels got worse and worse is because that go away from what made the first movie good. The main attraction should not be the traps, it should be the story telling, and the layers of mystery or intrigue slowly being revealed, and then as soon as you think you know exactly whats going on yank you in another direction. I think none of the other Saw movies accomplished that after the first.

Movies need to lighten up a fair bit, for sure. Sam Raimi’s a real dude, so this is worth checking out.

Not agreeing with you on what horror is(I do love the Evil Dead films but I also love the over the top vileness of the exploitation genre(or ‘torture porn’ as it’s now apparently called) and the wonderful bleak imagery of asian horror) but you certainly got me excited about this one. I hope they’ll release it here in Holland. Otherwise I’ll find some other way to watch it.

Not agreeing with you on what horror is(I do love the Evil Dead films but I also love the over the top vileness of the exploitation genre(or ‘torture porn’ as it’s now apparently called) and the wonderful bleak imagery of asian horror) but you certainly got me excited about this one. I hope they’ll release it here in Holland. Otherwise I’ll find some other way to watch it.

To add to why horror movies are failing, I think it may be, at least partially, related to the fact that people nowadays have seen pretty much everything in terms of the dark side of the human psyche, and therefore the shock value of such horror films has been diminished, as a result, making them less scary.

i feel ya spoony i live in arizona also

i feel ya spoony i live in arizona also

Been a huge fan of Sam Raimi ever since the Evil Dead movies. After Spiderman and it’s sequels, it’s nice to see him getting back to his roots, making a horror movie for a change. So this one is a must see for me. Especially now that the film’s been Spoony proved. Nice review man. Keep up the good work. :D

I am not a big fan of scary movies, but my friend dragged me to see this mid afternoon yesterday and neglected to tell me her car AC was dead, so I totally feel you on the 105 Arizona heat thing. Thank god they keep the theaters at 50 bellow. Another great review, now do more D&D ones! Please ;_;

I am not a big fan of scary movies, but my friend dragged me to see this mid afternoon yesterday and neglected to tell me her car AC was dead, so I totally feel you on the 105 Arizona heat thing. Thank god they keep the theaters at 50 bellow. Another great review, now do more D&D ones! Please ;_;

LOL. Poor Arizonian bastard! I’m on the east coast and it’s cool for once.

Of course, if it gets any hotter than last year, I’m emigrating to Canada. =/

I feel you, Spoony, on both the heat (I’m in California’s High Desert, which is a little cooler, but not by much) and on the general malaise with movies. Drag Me to Hell sounds great, I’ll definitely see it.

I feel you, Spoony, on both the heat (I’m in California’s High Desert, which is a little cooler, but not by much) and on the general malaise with movies. Drag Me to Hell sounds great, I’ll definitely see it.

A good movie for once?

:O

the spoony one? happy? INCONCEIVABLE!

the spoony one? happy? INCONCEIVABLE!

I just saw it, and I could not agree more, Drag Me to Hell was the best time I had at the theatres since my nerdgasm at Watchmen. It was scary, entertaining, and intense. The perfect mix, we need more horror movies like this and My Bloody Valentine 3D. Anyone who see Drag Me to Hell will leave the theater happy, believe me. GO SEE IT!!

Also Spoony, I highly recommend seeing Up.

Thanks for the heads up spoony. im definitly going to see this one.

Just the other day,
i was talking with a friend of mine about the modern cg. like lets take the terminator reedit. i liked the original cut because of the stop motion animaion. they used on the terminator (after his skin got blown off in the convinently feul truck). In the reedit they used a cg terminator. so that is moved smoothly.
i flet that the old stop motion technique was more appropriate. made the terminator look and move more robotic (funny thing is james mentiond it in his terminator review). like when you see the live action stunt effect used in movies. somteimes they look realy cheesy like wire fu, other times they look absolutely awesome like car crashes and chases. but still very awesome. like Bullit for example. Live action car chase. in contrast the cg carchases of the fast and the furious series. in the fast ant the furious, the cars look and move perfectly, to perfect. you can see more details in on the cg car than in the scenery. it doesnt fit. and NO car is that clean and shiny! Live action scenes from bullit werent as spectacular, but muchmor drawing. you could feel mcqueen doublecluch that puppy and shift the gears. and with the fast and the furious was like wachin a replay form a videogame.Pfffft….. this has been going on for long enough……

keep up the good work bro

Thanks for the heads up spoony. im definitly going to see this one.

Just the other day,
i was talking with a friend of mine about the modern cg. like lets take the terminator reedit. i liked the original cut because of the stop motion animaion. they used on the terminator (after his skin got blown off in the convinently feul truck). In the reedit they used a cg terminator. so that is moved smoothly.
i flet that the old stop motion technique was more appropriate. made the terminator look and move more robotic (funny thing is james mentiond it in his terminator review). like when you see the live action stunt effect used in movies. somteimes they look realy cheesy like wire fu, other times they look absolutely awesome like car crashes and chases. but still very awesome. like Bullit for example. Live action car chase. in contrast the cg carchases of the fast and the furious series. in the fast ant the furious, the cars look and move perfectly, to perfect. you can see more details in on the cg car than in the scenery. it doesnt fit. and NO car is that clean and shiny! Live action scenes from bullit werent as spectacular, but muchmor drawing. you could feel mcqueen doublecluch that puppy and shift the gears. and with the fast and the furious was like wachin a replay form a videogame.Pfffft….. this has been going on for long enough……

keep up the good work bro

Horror is fucking depressing these days. Misanthropic, cynical, UNFUN. Sam knows how to take horror and turn it into something magical. I’ll be seeing Drag Me to Hell tonight. Thanks for the video, Spoony.

Damn i zoomed in and the commentbar widend a bit to much. i couldnt see half of the text. thats why its a bit grammatically incorrect (plus i’ve been drinkin too).thought somthing was wrong with the page. Ah screw it. you get teh picture…… probably…..

Damn i zoomed in and the commentbar widend a bit to much. i couldnt see half of the text. thats why its a bit grammatically incorrect (plus i’ve been drinkin too).thought somthing was wrong with the page. Ah screw it. you get teh picture…… probably…..

Sam Raimi going back to his roots? Sounds good. I’ve been missing something like this, haven’t seen a decent horror comedy in a while.

P.S. Movie don’t necessarily have to be entertaining. I guess Bergman is the worst director ever then, eh?
P.P.S. The only reason why you’ve been disappointed by movies is that you watch too much Hollywood, believe me. Go to an arthouse theater once in a while. ;-)

Blip is seriously giving me gyp. Videos get cut off for one of those damnable starburst ads, and then end. I don’t get to finish the video! I have to start it over again and pray.

Aside from that, I sure love me some Sam Raimi, and your opinion is one I trust. By the way, you may be interested to know, that the Ultimate Warrior e-mailed me after I commented on his blog! He thanked me for my military service and then proceeded to tell me about how his daughters will participate in a revolution within the borders of our country…When he writes he’s very eloquent, but still a nutter.

Blip is seriously giving me gyp. Videos get cut off for one of those damnable starburst ads, and then end. I don’t get to finish the video! I have to start it over again and pray.

Aside from that, I sure love me some Sam Raimi, and your opinion is one I trust. By the way, you may be interested to know, that the Ultimate Warrior e-mailed me after I commented on his blog! He thanked me for my military service and then proceeded to tell me about how his daughters will participate in a revolution within the borders of our country…When he writes he’s very eloquent, but still a nutter.

Well, thank you for your impression on this movie, though this clip was surprisingly uninformative :(

‘Well, thank you for your impression on this movie, though this clip was surprisingly uninformative :(‘

He did say he didn’t want to spoil it.

‘Well, thank you for your impression on this movie, though this clip was surprisingly uninformative :(‘

He did say he didn’t want to spoil it.

oh thats so good to hear. i was seeing quick preveiws on t.v. and it said “from the director of spiderman” and all i could think of was “nooo director of evil dead…he just happened to direct spiderman also” lol but i was so worried that sam was going to get hollywoodified ya know? but i am so glad to hear that he’s still got it. i am DEFINETLY seeing this movie a.s.a.p.
also yeh like cgi is okay when its NEEDED but one of the things i loved about evil dead 1 and 2 is that dirty gritty look it just sells the cabin setting and it just makes it feel more realistic and grittier. i actually might get to meet bruce campbelle adn ted raimi next weekend at a comicon in miami imma get them to sign my necronomicon lol
btw i live in florida i feel ya. its no 105 down here but it will be soon. and the humidity is ridiculous. but im not complaing

I totally felt the same way about this one. I’m not big on horror, mostly because of the recent lame trend of “gore for gore’s sake” that you mentioned, but I love the Evil Dead trilogy, and Sam Raimi, in general. (I kept going “ooo, raimi-vision!” to my friend when the camera was at unique angles). And yeah, I winced, I half looked away at some points, I laughed, and had my heart pumping from excitement more than fear, after I left the theater. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good experience.

I totally felt the same way about this one. I’m not big on horror, mostly because of the recent lame trend of “gore for gore’s sake” that you mentioned, but I love the Evil Dead trilogy, and Sam Raimi, in general. (I kept going “ooo, raimi-vision!” to my friend when the camera was at unique angles). And yeah, I winced, I half looked away at some points, I laughed, and had my heart pumping from excitement more than fear, after I left the theater. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good experience.

I just saw Drag Me to Hell with a few friends of mine and I have to agree, its actually quite good. I went in kind of expecting a little bit of evil dead but it ended up being worth it. My friends thought it was funnier then they were expecting and like most of the people here who saw it, there were a few times I winced and a few times I had a good laugh. Overall a good film and its too bad my other friends don’t appreciate movies enough to go watch it.

Oh and by the way, I wasn’t bashing Evil Dead, in fact, my friends and I were a little disappointed not to see a Bruce Campbell cameo appearance.

Oh and by the way, I wasn’t bashing Evil Dead, in fact, my friends and I were a little disappointed not to see a Bruce Campbell cameo appearance.

Wow, Spoony actally liked a PG-13 horror film. (In refernce to his Prom Night review.)

Oh and by the way, I wasn’t bashing Evil Dead, in fact, my friends and I were a little disappointed not to see a Bruce Campbell cameo appearance.

I’m sorry, but the premise is just too damn stupid. Gypsies have phenomenal magical powers but remain poor and can’t use their magic to get a house loan? Also, hasn’t the evil magical Gypsy woman who curses someone been beaten to death before? Plus, it is very racist.

I’m sorry, but the premise is just too damn stupid. Gypsies have phenomenal magical powers but remain poor and can’t use their magic to get a house loan? Also, hasn’t the evil magical Gypsy woman who curses someone been beaten to death before? Plus, it is very racist.

I and my friend Amanda are the type of twisted personality that loves SAW. She owns SAW 1, 2 and 3 and we saw 3 in the movie theatre together. (There was actually a woman that brought her six year old kid to it. -.o) But I love horror movies even if they’re horribly cheesy. (Nightmare on Elmstreet anyone?)

I and my friend Amanda are the type of twisted personality that loves SAW. She owns SAW 1, 2 and 3 and we saw 3 in the movie theatre together. (There was actually a woman that brought her six year old kid to it. -.o) But I love horror movies even if they’re horribly cheesy. (Nightmare on Elmstreet anyone?)

I normally don’t like horror genres because then I end up thinking about things and going on and on and on about improbabilities and..just things-…but I think I’ll go see it.
Now:Up. Up was good. And the language of film is used wonderfully there. In the beginning (and other parts throughout the movie), nothing is said, but the story is told through the picture and music. =D

I normally don’t like horror genres because then I end up thinking about things and going on and on and on about improbabilities and..just things-…but I think I’ll go see it.
Now:Up. Up was good. And the language of film is used wonderfully there. In the beginning (and other parts throughout the movie), nothing is said, but the story is told through the picture and music. =D

I completely disagree. Drag Me to Hell is not horror. It is an old lady screaming at any second. It is a contrived, oft visited, and hole riddled plot. It is not funny. It is not pleasant to watch. It is poorly acted as well. That said, the ending was the ONLY bright spot. My video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMnQZoNs-sI

I completely disagree. Drag Me to Hell is not horror. It is an old lady screaming at any second. It is a contrived, oft visited, and hole riddled plot. It is not funny. It is not pleasant to watch. It is poorly acted as well. That said, the ending was the ONLY bright spot. My video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMnQZoNs-sI

I want to warn you not to get your hopes too high for the movie Up. Now my opinion might be a little skewed due to my somewhat of a hate from disney focus going from 2d to 3d, but I found the story very dull and lacking, it just seemed like the best part of the movie was a montage at the begining then the rest didn’t immerse me much. Unlike some of the other pixar movies, this seemed to be soley directed towards kids, with some cheap joke, chipmunk voice equals funny, and some jokes that are over used in the film, like the dog’s oppession with squirrels. Also, for a movie called Up, they are only in the air about twenty minutes. The visuals, to me, also seemed quite lacking from what I’d expect from a pixar film, with few fast moving full of fabulous crap sequences. Though on the plus side, the main villan does look like ted turner.

I want to warn you not to get your hopes too high for the movie Up. Now my opinion might be a little skewed due to my somewhat of a hate from disney focus going from 2d to 3d, but I found the story very dull and lacking, it just seemed like the best part of the movie was a montage at the begining then the rest didn’t immerse me much. Unlike some of the other pixar movies, this seemed to be soley directed towards kids, with some cheap joke, chipmunk voice equals funny, and some jokes that are over used in the film, like the dog’s oppession with squirrels. Also, for a movie called Up, they are only in the air about twenty minutes. The visuals, to me, also seemed quite lacking from what I’d expect from a pixar film, with few fast moving full of fabulous crap sequences. Though on the plus side, the main villan does look like ted turner.

Just watched it. You nailed it, Sir. Absolutely thrilling. Seems that these comments are turning into a sound-board for so-called Raimi admirers who think his career stopped at “Army” and people buying into the “Up” hype. If you miss this movie because Disney gets more of your money or because you’re stuck in an Evil Dead-funk then woe be it on you Sir (or Madam). And if you hated it because you thought it was too pretentious, just look at every Pixar movie made since Finding Nemo.

And the volume was cranked nice and loud too. Seems that every theatre near me caters to the tinnitus-affected.

Just watched it. You nailed it, Sir. Absolutely thrilling. Seems that these comments are turning into a sound-board for so-called Raimi admirers who think his career stopped at “Army” and people buying into the “Up” hype. If you miss this movie because Disney gets more of your money or because you’re stuck in an Evil Dead-funk then woe be it on you Sir (or Madam). And if you hated it because you thought it was too pretentious, just look at every Pixar movie made since Finding Nemo.

And the volume was cranked nice and loud too. Seems that every theatre near me caters to the tinnitus-affected.

Huge Evil Dead fan, I really enjoyed this movie, just got back from seeing it 10 minutes ago. I feel it was missing something though, it had no “Bruce Campbell” an amazing character driving the movie, OK during the grave scene Alison Lohman did kick a lot of ass but she is just not to that caliber.

Huge Evil Dead fan, I really enjoyed this movie, just got back from seeing it 10 minutes ago. I feel it was missing something though, it had no “Bruce Campbell” an amazing character driving the movie, OK during the grave scene Alison Lohman did kick a lot of ass but she is just not to that caliber.

WHAT ? Sam Raimi ? The shithead that directed Spider-Man movies ? You are praising HIM ??? WHY ???
You DO you he’s gonna make Spider-Man 4, right ?

WHAT ? Sam Raimi ? The shithead that directed Spider-Man movies ? You are praising HIM ??? WHY ???
You DO you he’s gonna make Spider-Man 4, right ?

Saw isn’t much of a Horror flick to me anymore. I mean you just get grossed out, not scared. I thought Fear is the primary emotion you should be feeling during a so called Horror flick. And unless you’re scared of blood and gore, it’s not gonna make you squirm at all. For me Saw isn’t about just watching people die either. I know a lot of twisted people like to see that but I’m actually more interested in other things. Like the variety traps for instance. Also there’s always a huge twist at the climax that always gets me! I think that thrill however peaks at Saw 3.

Saw 4′s climax just confused me. I had to have someone explain it to me because different scenes just mixed in together. I haven’t seen Saw 5 yet. I might just play the video game I hear that’s coming out. Like the series or not, it’s gotta be pretty cool how you have to figure out how to get out of one of those death traps on your own.

Saw isn’t much of a Horror flick to me anymore. I mean you just get grossed out, not scared. I thought Fear is the primary emotion you should be feeling during a so called Horror flick. And unless you’re scared of blood and gore, it’s not gonna make you squirm at all. For me Saw isn’t about just watching people die either. I know a lot of twisted people like to see that but I’m actually more interested in other things. Like the variety traps for instance. Also there’s always a huge twist at the climax that always gets me! I think that thrill however peaks at Saw 3.

Saw 4′s climax just confused me. I had to have someone explain it to me because different scenes just mixed in together. I haven’t seen Saw 5 yet. I might just play the video game I hear that’s coming out. Like the series or not, it’s gotta be pretty cool how you have to figure out how to get out of one of those death traps on your own.

Ahh Spoony… I hadent even heard of this movie till I saw your review. It was impresive that you glowed with such praise that I had to go see it. Im a big Raimi myslef. Now I totaly agree with you on nearly every aspect on this film, almost. The movie was so loud, and the “boo” sceens were so random, that this movie did scare the crap out of me. But at the same time, I laughed at all the great humor as well. The kind of movie that doesnt exist anymore, fun to be scared.

Now I too would have left the thearter with a biiiig smile on my face, if it wasnt for one thing. The last 45 seconds of the film. I will try not to spoil it for anyone, but did Raimi really think the audiance would not figure that out the instant the second envelope came into the picture? (for me, I watched the preview, and I had it figured out at the first envelope) I was sitting in the thearter, just hopeing he would not use one of the oldest clishes in the book.

A better ending would be: The boyfriend at the end, takes out the envelope and say “Oh yea, because of the coin you gave me, I finished my coin collection.” And the movie would end, suprising the audiance that it didnt end the way we all expected. The ending totaly ruined the entire movie for me. If not for the last 40 seconds, I would have called this a great movie. But now Im going to have to call it just an ok movie. Its sad that a terrible ending could ruin an otherwise wonderfull movie. (P.S. If anyone agrees with me, let me know)

Ahh Spoony… I hadent even heard of this movie till I saw your review. It was impresive that you glowed with such praise that I had to go see it. Im a big Raimi myslef. Now I totaly agree with you on nearly every aspect on this film, almost. The movie was so loud, and the “boo” sceens were so random, that this movie did scare the crap out of me. But at the same time, I laughed at all the great humor as well. The kind of movie that doesnt exist anymore, fun to be scared.

Now I too would have left the thearter with a biiiig smile on my face, if it wasnt for one thing. The last 45 seconds of the film. I will try not to spoil it for anyone, but did Raimi really think the audiance would not figure that out the instant the second envelope came into the picture? (for me, I watched the preview, and I had it figured out at the first envelope) I was sitting in the thearter, just hopeing he would not use one of the oldest clishes in the book.

A better ending would be: The boyfriend at the end, takes out the envelope and say “Oh yea, because of the coin you gave me, I finished my coin collection.” And the movie would end, suprising the audiance that it didnt end the way we all expected. The ending totaly ruined the entire movie for me. If not for the last 40 seconds, I would have called this a great movie. But now Im going to have to call it just an ok movie. Its sad that a terrible ending could ruin an otherwise wonderfull movie. (P.S. If anyone agrees with me, let me know)

105 F? That’s about 40 degrees for us Celsius users! I can barely withstand 30 Celsius ( About 86 Farenheit) – You guys who live in Arizona must be experts at heat endurance, I salute you all! =)

As for the movie review.. you got me intrigued, mr Antwiler and I’ll shall consider to watch it – IF it makes it to theaters here in Sweden, or let alone; to the theater in my town as it sound a bit different compared to a “normal” Hollywood blockbuster. However, it was really fun to hear you being positive about a movie and how you barely couldn’t belive it yourself ^_^

105 F? That’s about 40 degrees for us Celsius users! I can barely withstand 30 Celsius ( About 86 Farenheit) – You guys who live in Arizona must be experts at heat endurance, I salute you all! =)

As for the movie review.. you got me intrigued, mr Antwiler and I’ll shall consider to watch it – IF it makes it to theaters here in Sweden, or let alone; to the theater in my town as it sound a bit different compared to a “normal” Hollywood blockbuster. However, it was really fun to hear you being positive about a movie and how you barely couldn’t belive it yourself ^_^

105 F? That’s about 40 degrees for us Celsius users! I can barely withstand 30 Celsius ( About 86 Farenheit) – You guys who live in Arizona must be experts at heat endurance, I salute you all! =)

As for the movie review.. you got me intrigued, mr Antwiler and I’ll shall consider to watch it – IF it makes it to theaters here in Sweden, or let alone; to the theater in my town as it sound a bit different compared to a “normal” Hollywood blockbuster. However, it was really fun to hear you being positive about a movie and how you barely couldn’t belive it yourself ^_^

Agree with Spoony about horror movies. I think directors rely too much on special effects, rather than character development, and making actors actually play their roles. In most horrors when you see an actor you think about the actor not character he/she supposed to play, so you can’t get into the movie/ there’s no suspense of disbelief…
Also Eddie Van Halen should be sanctified. xD

Agree with Spoony about horror movies. I think directors rely too much on special effects, rather than character development, and making actors actually play their roles. In most horrors when you see an actor you think about the actor not character he/she supposed to play, so you can’t get into the movie/ there’s no suspense of disbelief…
Also Eddie Van Halen should be sanctified. xD

“105 F? That’s about 40 degrees for us Celsius users! I can barely withstand 30 Celsius ( About 86 Farenheit) – You guys who live in Arizona must be experts at heat endurance, I salute you all! =)”

To be fair, it’s different when it’s desert (dry) heat. It’s not quite as oppressive. If you drink plenty of fluids, you do OK (just drenched in sweat).

“105 F? That’s about 40 degrees for us Celsius users! I can barely withstand 30 Celsius ( About 86 Farenheit) – You guys who live in Arizona must be experts at heat endurance, I salute you all! =)”

To be fair, it’s different when it’s desert (dry) heat. It’s not quite as oppressive. If you drink plenty of fluids, you do OK (just drenched in sweat).

“105 F? That’s about 40 degrees for us Celsius users! I can barely withstand 30 Celsius ( About 86 Farenheit) – You guys who live in Arizona must be experts at heat endurance, I salute you all! =)”

To be fair, it’s different when it’s desert (dry) heat. It’s not quite as oppressive. If you drink plenty of fluids, you do OK (just drenched in sweat).

Thanks for the recommendation. Based on it, I went out last night and saw Drag Me to Hell. Me and my friends enjoyed it immensely. It was intense, disgusting, funny, and most importantly, incredibly enjoyable. I haven’t had so much fun at the movies in years.

Thanks for the recommendation. Based on it, I went out last night and saw Drag Me to Hell. Me and my friends enjoyed it immensely. It was intense, disgusting, funny, and most importantly, incredibly enjoyable. I haven’t had so much fun at the movies in years.

Yeah, saw this for the Thursday midnight show and just had an awesome time. I might go see this one for a second time. I saw UP yesterday and enjoyed it, I’m sure you will too. Then again when has PIXAR done anything bad…except for CARS which I just didn’t care that much for

Yeah, saw this for the Thursday midnight show and just had an awesome time. I might go see this one for a second time. I saw UP yesterday and enjoyed it, I’m sure you will too. Then again when has PIXAR done anything bad…except for CARS which I just didn’t care that much for

Yeah, saw this for the Thursday midnight show and just had an awesome time. I might go see this one for a second time. I saw UP yesterday and enjoyed it, I’m sure you will too. Then again when has PIXAR done anything bad…except for CARS which I just didn’t care that much for

You have exactly the same taste in horror that I do. That said, you know what you’d love? “Hatchet” and “Behind the Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon.” Go rent ‘em!

You have exactly the same taste in horror that I do. That said, you know what you’d love? “Hatchet” and “Behind the Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon.” Go rent ‘em!

Hostel actually had a lot of funny moments closer to the end. The entire theater was cheering along with the main character. It was very… cathartic.

Hostel actually had a lot of funny moments closer to the end. The entire theater was cheering along with the main character. It was very… cathartic.

Hostel actually had a lot of funny moments closer to the end. The entire theater was cheering along with the main character. It was very… cathartic.

You are spot on Spoony. I haven’t seen it yet (it’s not out in Sweden yet), but this was something I thought when I saw Star Trek. I just felt so entertained and that was a feeling I’ve missed. When I saw that Raimi was returning to making a horror-comedy I was thrilled, because Evil Dead II and this was suppeosed to be a return to form and I’m psyched!

You are spot on Spoony. I haven’t seen it yet (it’s not out in Sweden yet), but this was something I thought when I saw Star Trek. I just felt so entertained and that was a feeling I’ve missed. When I saw that Raimi was returning to making a horror-comedy I was thrilled, because Evil Dead II and this was suppeosed to be a return to form and I’m psyched!

I’d only heard of this movie briefly, and had no idea it was by Sam Raimi. The horror genre has been dead (see what I did there?) for a long time, I’ll be thrilled to see a good one for once. Only hard part is dragging my girlfriend (see what I did that time?) along to see it with me.

I’d only heard of this movie briefly, and had no idea it was by Sam Raimi. The horror genre has been dead (see what I did there?) for a long time, I’ll be thrilled to see a good one for once. Only hard part is dragging my girlfriend (see what I did that time?) along to see it with me.

I’d only heard of this movie briefly, and had no idea it was by Sam Raimi. The horror genre has been dead (see what I did there?) for a long time, I’ll be thrilled to see a good one for once. Only hard part is dragging my girlfriend (see what I did that time?) along to see it with me.

OK, so I watched the movie yesterday and I think it was alright. I thought certain cgi effects looked too fake, like when the gypsy woman’s eyes and face go over the girl’s. It did get a few jumps out of me, but I very much enjoyed the humor and I agree that was not overdone. Yet this movie did not make me feel scared so badly I was looking over my shoulder all the time afterwards like I have done with other movies. I loved the violin music, that creepy sound is rarely heard these days.

The only thing I wish the movie had really done is at the end (won’t spoil it) I wish the guy that was holding the button had turned and saw the old gypsy woman staring right at him, meaning he is now the next victim. That would have been sweet.

OK, so I watched the movie yesterday and I think it was alright. I thought certain cgi effects looked too fake, like when the gypsy woman’s eyes and face go over the girl’s. It did get a few jumps out of me, but I very much enjoyed the humor and I agree that was not overdone. Yet this movie did not make me feel scared so badly I was looking over my shoulder all the time afterwards like I have done with other movies. I loved the violin music, that creepy sound is rarely heard these days.

The only thing I wish the movie had really done is at the end (won’t spoil it) I wish the guy that was holding the button had turned and saw the old gypsy woman staring right at him, meaning he is now the next victim. That would have been sweet.

Hi Spoony!

I followed your suggestion and I went to watch the movie with a couple of frends. It was ok, in my opinion; my friends didn’t like it.
I think I had too big expectations, that’s why I was a little disappointed. This movie reminds me of the ‘Armi of Darkness’ movie:
Scary but also hilarious in some moments. Good movie but not a masterpiece.

Hi Spoony!

I followed your suggestion and I went to watch the movie with a couple of frends. It was ok, in my opinion; my friends didn’t like it.
I think I had too big expectations, that’s why I was a little disappointed. This movie reminds me of the ‘Armi of Darkness’ movie:
Scary but also hilarious in some moments. Good movie but not a masterpiece.

Hi Spoony!

I followed your suggestion and I went to watch the movie with a couple of frends. It was ok, in my opinion; my friends didn’t like it.
I think I had too big expectations, that’s why I was a little disappointed. This movie reminds me of the ‘Armi of Darkness’ movie:
Scary but also hilarious in some moments. Good movie but not a masterpiece.

I thought there were a lot of things to like in the movie, but just as much to not like. I thought there were way too many jump scares. Even the Evil Dead movies didn’t have that many. And I seriously disliked the ending, which I could see coming a mile away, thank you very much trailer and poster. Maybe this will be Raimi’s new horror trilogy and make a sequel that continues off of this. Overall, the movie was a little meh. Good acting and some great scenes, but lots of things irked me as well.

I thought there were a lot of things to like in the movie, but just as much to not like. I thought there were way too many jump scares. Even the Evil Dead movies didn’t have that many. And I seriously disliked the ending, which I could see coming a mile away, thank you very much trailer and poster. Maybe this will be Raimi’s new horror trilogy and make a sequel that continues off of this. Overall, the movie was a little meh. Good acting and some great scenes, but lots of things irked me as well.

I took your advice, Spoony, and went to see this. I loved it. It was cheesy in places, with a few too many jump-scares, but it was FUN, which made me feel good. Yes, I saw the twist at the end coming a mile away, but honestly I’m not sure if it was meant so much as a twist but rather more of a “she’s doomed” sort of thing… like we know it’s all for nothing but she doesn’t… and at the end there I was actually second-guessing myself as to whether or not we’d had a double-twist pulled on us before the very end. This isn’t meant to be some genius film, but rather just a fun time at the movies. I will definitely try to see this one in theatre again, and will get it on DVD when it comes out there.
I saw this back to back with UP (this was first) and honestly, I enjoyed this one a bit better.

I took your advice, Spoony, and went to see this. I loved it. It was cheesy in places, with a few too many jump-scares, but it was FUN, which made me feel good. Yes, I saw the twist at the end coming a mile away, but honestly I’m not sure if it was meant so much as a twist but rather more of a “she’s doomed” sort of thing… like we know it’s all for nothing but she doesn’t… and at the end there I was actually second-guessing myself as to whether or not we’d had a double-twist pulled on us before the very end. This isn’t meant to be some genius film, but rather just a fun time at the movies. I will definitely try to see this one in theatre again, and will get it on DVD when it comes out there.
I saw this back to back with UP (this was first) and honestly, I enjoyed this one a bit better.

I took your advice, Spoony, and went to see this. I loved it. It was cheesy in places, with a few too many jump-scares, but it was FUN, which made me feel good. Yes, I saw the twist at the end coming a mile away, but honestly I’m not sure if it was meant so much as a twist but rather more of a “she’s doomed” sort of thing… like we know it’s all for nothing but she doesn’t… and at the end there I was actually second-guessing myself as to whether or not we’d had a double-twist pulled on us before the very end. This isn’t meant to be some genius film, but rather just a fun time at the movies. I will definitely try to see this one in theatre again, and will get it on DVD when it comes out there.
I saw this back to back with UP (this was first) and honestly, I enjoyed this one a bit better.

A better ending would be: The boyfriend at the end, takes out the envelope and say “Oh yea, because of the coin you gave me, I finished my coin collection.” And the movie would end, suprising the audiance that it didnt end the way we all expected. . (P.S. If anyone agrees with me, let me know)

I disagree. Horror endings where you think something scary will happen preceding the credits roll, yet it ends up being harmless, have been done to death as well, and never in a movie I enjoyed. (The Ring 2 comes to mind)

Honestly, despite the fact that the trailer completely gave away the ending, which I’m sure was on the back of everyone’s mind, I honestly thought she would survive in a way not revealed by the advertising. I mean, Raimi spent so much time trying to make the audience sympathetic to her plight, giving her blow after blow, that it would have been even more of a cliche to end on a happy note (typically downer movies have a bittersweet ending nowadays) Your right, the ending was a cliche, but I can’t think of any other way to end it without it being typical.

A better ending would be: The boyfriend at the end, takes out the envelope and say “Oh yea, because of the coin you gave me, I finished my coin collection.” And the movie would end, suprising the audiance that it didnt end the way we all expected. . (P.S. If anyone agrees with me, let me know)

I disagree. Horror endings where you think something scary will happen preceding the credits roll, yet it ends up being harmless, have been done to death as well, and never in a movie I enjoyed. (The Ring 2 comes to mind)

Honestly, despite the fact that the trailer completely gave away the ending, which I’m sure was on the back of everyone’s mind, I honestly thought she would survive in a way not revealed by the advertising. I mean, Raimi spent so much time trying to make the audience sympathetic to her plight, giving her blow after blow, that it would have been even more of a cliche to end on a happy note (typically downer movies have a bittersweet ending nowadays) Your right, the ending was a cliche, but I can’t think of any other way to end it without it being typical.

Besides, typically when people are watching a movie they have multiple possible endings in the back of their mind during the movie. If the actual ending is similar to any of the half-dozen other endings they were mulling over in their head during the film, they will instantly say “yeah, I knew that was going to happen”

Honestly if she survived people would be saying, “I knew she would get rid of the curse” Of course you guys did.

Besides, typically when people are watching a movie they have multiple possible endings in the back of their mind during the movie. If the actual ending is similar to any of the half-dozen other endings they were mulling over in their head during the film, they will instantly say “yeah, I knew that was going to happen”

Honestly if she survived people would be saying, “I knew she would get rid of the curse” Of course you guys did.

Besides, typically when people are watching a movie they have multiple possible endings in the back of their mind during the movie. If the actual ending is similar to any of the half-dozen other endings they were mulling over in their head during the film, they will instantly say “yeah, I knew that was going to happen”

Honestly if she survived people would be saying, “I knew she would get rid of the curse” Of course you guys did.

Good review. I normally get distracted, when you talk, but that was great. I think there was something else, but … hell, fuck it.

Good review. I normally get distracted, when you talk, but that was great. I think there was something else, but … hell, fuck it.

Indeed it might have been more ciche to end with a happy ending, but at least I would not have left the thearter disapointed. Its the same type of feeling I get after watching an entirely pointless movie, example would be The Perfect Storm. And I didnt want to feel that way about this move, because I really liked it. Also, there was no mulling over what might happen, after she picked up the envelope in the car, I told my friend next to me in the thearter exactly how the movie would end. Or to be more accurate, exactly what I told him was, “Wrong envelope.”

Now if a happy ending would put a bad taste in your mouth, Jaclyn’s idea for a better ending would also have been acceptible. I mostly just didnt want to happen, what I had predicted to happen. I just wanted something different. To me it felt like they tried hard to do well with this movie, and then just gave up at the end.

I guess the moral of the movie is, keep a check on exactly where your cursed items are. She was unfortunitly due to the script, doomed.

Indeed it might have been more ciche to end with a happy ending, but at least I would not have left the thearter disapointed. Its the same type of feeling I get after watching an entirely pointless movie, example would be The Perfect Storm. And I didnt want to feel that way about this move, because I really liked it. Also, there was no mulling over what might happen, after she picked up the envelope in the car, I told my friend next to me in the thearter exactly how the movie would end. Or to be more accurate, exactly what I told him was, “Wrong envelope.”

Now if a happy ending would put a bad taste in your mouth, Jaclyn’s idea for a better ending would also have been acceptible. I mostly just didnt want to happen, what I had predicted to happen. I just wanted something different. To me it felt like they tried hard to do well with this movie, and then just gave up at the end.

I guess the moral of the movie is, keep a check on exactly where your cursed items are. She was unfortunitly due to the script, doomed.

Indeed it might have been more ciche to end with a happy ending, but at least I would not have left the thearter disapointed. Its the same type of feeling I get after watching an entirely pointless movie, example would be The Perfect Storm. And I didnt want to feel that way about this move, because I really liked it. Also, there was no mulling over what might happen, after she picked up the envelope in the car, I told my friend next to me in the thearter exactly how the movie would end. Or to be more accurate, exactly what I told him was, “Wrong envelope.”

Now if a happy ending would put a bad taste in your mouth, Jaclyn’s idea for a better ending would also have been acceptible. I mostly just didnt want to happen, what I had predicted to happen. I just wanted something different. To me it felt like they tried hard to do well with this movie, and then just gave up at the end.

I guess the moral of the movie is, keep a check on exactly where your cursed items are. She was unfortunitly due to the script, doomed.

. . . ok . . . I’ll go see it, even though I promised myself I’d avoid PG-13 horror because it’s almost uniformly terrible . . . but if it blows ass, and I break my promise for nothing, I will be forced to unleash my undead hordes upon you . . . just so we’re clear on that.

i took your recomendation spoony….and i TOTALY agree with you. i can see where some people were disappointed with the ending but i enjoy ending like that im against this whole cliche “happy ever after” i liked that i didnt think what happend would happen i mean i predicted what she did (with the envolopes i told my friend in the theater that as soon as it happened) but i still expected a diffrent ending from what i got. i though the movie was amazing. and i have to admit the main character i think is gorgeous and the grave scene only furthered my opinon just becuz she was being so badass and hardcore about it. i love like what you said that great ballance of slapstick and horror that jump and then laugh mixure just gives me a diffrent sence then u get from most movies.
thanks for the recomendation spoony i loved it im buying it the day it comes to dvd and i fully trust your opinion from now on (not that i didnt before rly but now i double trust you….if that makes any sence at all lol)

i took your recomendation spoony….and i TOTALY agree with you. i can see where some people were disappointed with the ending but i enjoy ending like that im against this whole cliche “happy ever after” i liked that i didnt think what happend would happen i mean i predicted what she did (with the envolopes i told my friend in the theater that as soon as it happened) but i still expected a diffrent ending from what i got. i though the movie was amazing. and i have to admit the main character i think is gorgeous and the grave scene only furthered my opinon just becuz she was being so badass and hardcore about it. i love like what you said that great ballance of slapstick and horror that jump and then laugh mixure just gives me a diffrent sence then u get from most movies.
thanks for the recomendation spoony i loved it im buying it the day it comes to dvd and i fully trust your opinion from now on (not that i didnt before rly but now i double trust you….if that makes any sence at all lol)

i took your recomendation spoony….and i TOTALY agree with you. i can see where some people were disappointed with the ending but i enjoy ending like that im against this whole cliche “happy ever after” i liked that i didnt think what happend would happen i mean i predicted what she did (with the envolopes i told my friend in the theater that as soon as it happened) but i still expected a diffrent ending from what i got. i though the movie was amazing. and i have to admit the main character i think is gorgeous and the grave scene only furthered my opinon just becuz she was being so badass and hardcore about it. i love like what you said that great ballance of slapstick and horror that jump and then laugh mixure just gives me a diffrent sence then u get from most movies.
thanks for the recomendation spoony i loved it im buying it the day it comes to dvd and i fully trust your opinion from now on (not that i didnt before rly but now i double trust you….if that makes any sence at all lol)

I agree that the Saw series has gone on waaaaay to long as well and I find the entire concept really bad in this manner.

This old guy, this cancer victim, claims he wants people to enjoy life by giving them the same thing he had to do which was pull himself out of a burning car….. the PROBLEM with that idea is that he is so obviously NOT actually a believer in that philosophy since he sets up these frustrating and all but unwinable situations, he pulled himself out of a car, what he does to others is make them pull themselves out of a car and die because they did that when in fact they would have lived if they HADN’T gotten out of the car OR he makes it so that car was on a sinking boat which the only way to get off of was to use raft on deck… which has holes in it so it sinks. He doesn’t care about people enjoying life, he just wants to see people squirm, regardless of what he claims is his true motive.

But now I’m ranting, anyway, movies need a balance, they need to have effort in them but not so much thought put into it that it becomes incomprehensible. One of my favorites is the movie Tremors, a perfect movie, made me scared to walk on dirt for years.

I agree that the Saw series has gone on waaaaay to long as well and I find the entire concept really bad in this manner.

This old guy, this cancer victim, claims he wants people to enjoy life by giving them the same thing he had to do which was pull himself out of a burning car….. the PROBLEM with that idea is that he is so obviously NOT actually a believer in that philosophy since he sets up these frustrating and all but unwinable situations, he pulled himself out of a car, what he does to others is make them pull themselves out of a car and die because they did that when in fact they would have lived if they HADN’T gotten out of the car OR he makes it so that car was on a sinking boat which the only way to get off of was to use raft on deck… which has holes in it so it sinks. He doesn’t care about people enjoying life, he just wants to see people squirm, regardless of what he claims is his true motive.

But now I’m ranting, anyway, movies need a balance, they need to have effort in them but not so much thought put into it that it becomes incomprehensible. One of my favorites is the movie Tremors, a perfect movie, made me scared to walk on dirt for years.

I thought your review was insightfull as always and I totally agree with you on all but one thing. the ending sucked a big one, it was the standard evil wins and no matter how much the main chararcter tries to change it. I hate watching horror flicks now a days because you know the ending is going to be the same regardless, i already knew the ending basically going into the movie. I did enjoy it as i enjoy all of Sam Raimi’s films but i was hoping fo a better ending. It was over all a very good scary movie with what I thought to be an actually a great story and idea, plus the way it was presented was over all very enjoyable. Oh well I guess nothing can be perfect but this movie was close to it.

Wow, Spoony; you’ve done it again. I originally wasn’t planning on seeing DMtH, period. I mean, yeah, hearing Sam Raimi was at the reins certainly piqued my interest a bit, but I wasn’t going to cut it a break. And then I saw this single video of yours and went out that same Saturday night to go see it with 3 friends of mine and we had an amazingly good time. I’m pretty sure everybody in our theatre walked out of that movie completely satisfied.

You’re a good man, sir.

Wow, Spoony; you’ve done it again. I originally wasn’t planning on seeing DMtH, period. I mean, yeah, hearing Sam Raimi was at the reins certainly piqued my interest a bit, but I wasn’t going to cut it a break. And then I saw this single video of yours and went out that same Saturday night to go see it with 3 friends of mine and we had an amazingly good time. I’m pretty sure everybody in our theatre walked out of that movie completely satisfied.

You’re a good man, sir.

Wow, Spoony; you’ve done it again. I originally wasn’t planning on seeing DMtH, period. I mean, yeah, hearing Sam Raimi was at the reins certainly piqued my interest a bit, but I wasn’t going to cut it a break. And then I saw this single video of yours and went out that same Saturday night to go see it with 3 friends of mine and we had an amazingly good time. I’m pretty sure everybody in our theatre walked out of that movie completely satisfied.

You’re a good man, sir.

The way you described ‘Drag Me to Hell’ was how I was after watching ‘Brain Dead’. Fun and gross and even scary at points. You’re absolutely right to say that people go to horror films mostly because they LIKE to get scared and have fun with it. I can’t think of one person that would have fun with the crap that is out now. The only ‘SAW’ movie I liked was the first one, and that thing is honestly barely rated R. If it didn’t have the 3 seconds of guts, and a few less curse words, it would be a PG-13 thriller, and for that it is an awesome movie. Every SAW movie since in my opinion has been garbage, losing everything that made the original good.

I do take your reviews seriously, and have agreed with you almost consistently on new movies, so I will go see Drag Me to Hell despite my distaste for the shitty title.

The way you described ‘Drag Me to Hell’ was how I was after watching ‘Brain Dead’. Fun and gross and even scary at points. You’re absolutely right to say that people go to horror films mostly because they LIKE to get scared and have fun with it. I can’t think of one person that would have fun with the crap that is out now. The only ‘SAW’ movie I liked was the first one, and that thing is honestly barely rated R. If it didn’t have the 3 seconds of guts, and a few less curse words, it would be a PG-13 thriller, and for that it is an awesome movie. Every SAW movie since in my opinion has been garbage, losing everything that made the original good.

I do take your reviews seriously, and have agreed with you almost consistently on new movies, so I will go see Drag Me to Hell despite my distaste for the shitty title.

Okay… I’m going to get the fire for this. But Spoony, I was a bit underwhelmed by this movie because of your review. Overall, I thought the movie was good and fun, but I didn’t think it was near amazing or one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time (and for a side note, I love the Evil Dead series). I mean, I wasn’t scared at all (that just may be me though), and the main actress’s acting was kind of annoying to me. It was fun, but like I said, I was underwhelmed. Unfortunately I don’t think this movie will last in my memory like a movie such as “Evil Dead’ did.

Okay… I’m going to get the fire for this. But Spoony, I was a bit underwhelmed by this movie because of your review. Overall, I thought the movie was good and fun, but I didn’t think it was near amazing or one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time (and for a side note, I love the Evil Dead series). I mean, I wasn’t scared at all (that just may be me though), and the main actress’s acting was kind of annoying to me. It was fun, but like I said, I was underwhelmed. Unfortunately I don’t think this movie will last in my memory like a movie such as “Evil Dead’ did.

Oh my god Noah. I cannot possibly agree with you more. Hit the nail on the head my friend. As a seasoned veteran of horror films, not to mention working as a monster in a local (and popular) haunted house for 6 years, I am not easy to catch off guard. I am pleased as punch with this work and (cue the ass-kissing) everything you do for us your adoring public. And it is appreciated.

After years and years of disappointment after disappointment in the horror genre, Raimi comes back and deals this knockout uppercut of a film. This is right up there with the Evil Dead series, no questions asked. He delivers everything you want in this one. Cinematic f**king cocaine!! It’s so refreshing to feel like you’re coming away for a car crash, again, without having to actually be in the SOB.

And if Sirabhorn didn’t like the actress- no worries, no happy endings.

NO QUITTING FOR YOU, YOUNG MAN!!! There is still hope!!!

Oh my god Noah. I cannot possibly agree with you more. Hit the nail on the head my friend. As a seasoned veteran of horror films, not to mention working as a monster in a local (and popular) haunted house for 6 years, I am not easy to catch off guard. I am pleased as punch with this work and (cue the ass-kissing) everything you do for us your adoring public. And it is appreciated.

After years and years of disappointment after disappointment in the horror genre, Raimi comes back and deals this knockout uppercut of a film. This is right up there with the Evil Dead series, no questions asked. He delivers everything you want in this one. Cinematic f**king cocaine!! It’s so refreshing to feel like you’re coming away for a car crash, again, without having to actually be in the SOB.

And if Sirabhorn didn’t like the actress- no worries, no happy endings.

NO QUITTING FOR YOU, YOUNG MAN!!! There is still hope!!!

Ending should have been the Mac guy at a Wal-Mart looking place saying “I heard you were the guy to see with stuff like this”. And then Bruce Campbell turns around and asks, “You got a cabin in the woods?”.

Drag me out of Hell

Ending should have been the Mac guy at a Wal-Mart looking place saying “I heard you were the guy to see with stuff like this”. And then Bruce Campbell turns around and asks, “You got a cabin in the woods?”.

Drag me out of Hell

I saw it today…absolutely AWESOME movie. I actually came close to yelling out at one point. The garage scene to me was absolutely terrifying.

I saw it today…absolutely AWESOME movie. I actually came close to yelling out at one point. The garage scene to me was absolutely terrifying.

I saw it today…absolutely AWESOME movie. I actually came close to yelling out at one point. The garage scene to me was absolutely terrifying.

Did anyone else think PHANTASMAGORIA at that punch to Christine’s face?

Did anyone else think PHANTASMAGORIA at that punch to Christine’s face?

THX SPOONY! i saw your review and decided to go see DMtH (i live in sweden so today was the premier) and i just came back from the theater with a smile on my face! this was my best movie experience since… i cant remember when… im so happy i saw your review else i would have guessed it was another crapadelic waste of time movie spitted out of some money making blockbuster production. and i should also thank you for making me not go see TSalvation. the Raimi’s are the coolest alive!

Spoony’s world hes the man!

THX SPOONY! i saw your review and decided to go see DMtH (i live in sweden so today was the premier) and i just came back from the theater with a smile on my face! this was my best movie experience since… i cant remember when… im so happy i saw your review else i would have guessed it was another crapadelic waste of time movie spitted out of some money making blockbuster production. and i should also thank you for making me not go see TSalvation. the Raimi’s are the coolest alive!

Spoony’s world hes the man!

THX SPOONY! i saw your review and decided to go see DMtH (i live in sweden so today was the premier) and i just came back from the theater with a smile on my face! this was my best movie experience since… i cant remember when… im so happy i saw your review else i would have guessed it was another crapadelic waste of time movie spitted out of some money making blockbuster production. and i should also thank you for making me not go see TSalvation. the Raimi’s are the coolest alive!

Spoony’s world hes the man!

I cant agree with you at all on this one and i 99% of the time do. I’m not a man of very many words but i thought this movie was horribly not scary and not entertaining maybe i went to the theater in the mindset of thinking it would be frightening but they only used jump tactics and gross outs and that’s not anything to commend someone i was too busy laughing at failed attempts to scare to enjoy this one.

Responding to post #93.

Well aren’t you just an intellectual superior? Get over yourself, you’re not that smart.

Responding to post #93.

Well aren’t you just an intellectual superior? Get over yourself, you’re not that smart.

Responding to post #93.

Well aren’t you just an intellectual superior? Get over yourself, you’re not that smart.

@tonara: agreed, and didn’t help that the ending was too damn predictable and of no surprise.

@tonara: agreed, and didn’t help that the ending was too damn predictable and of no surprise.

PUMA MAN!
Kick ass shirt Spoony.
That is all.

PUMA MAN!
Kick ass shirt Spoony.
That is all.

Ok, saw it and was pleasantly surprised. I only had a few minor hang-ups with it, the rest was thoroughly enjoyable. I do, however, have to chime in and say that my biggest hang-up was the ending. Yeah, I know. I just don’t like total bummers for endings. Partial bummers, ok. Total bummers, no way. To paraphrase Spoony’s comments about human on human horror, we have enough bummer endings in real life. When I fantasize I don’t like seeing evil triumph utterly. I give it 3.5 out of 5…would have been a solid 4 but for the ending.

Ok, saw it and was pleasantly surprised. I only had a few minor hang-ups with it, the rest was thoroughly enjoyable. I do, however, have to chime in and say that my biggest hang-up was the ending. Yeah, I know. I just don’t like total bummers for endings. Partial bummers, ok. Total bummers, no way. To paraphrase Spoony’s comments about human on human horror, we have enough bummer endings in real life. When I fantasize I don’t like seeing evil triumph utterly. I give it 3.5 out of 5…would have been a solid 4 but for the ending.

Good review!

BTW, not to Bitch about a topic, but, are you doing an UP review?
It’s been like a month. I know it’s awesome, but I would just like to know your opinion on it.

Good review!

BTW, not to Bitch about a topic, but, are you doing an UP review?
It’s been like a month. I know it’s awesome, but I would just like to know your opinion on it.

Good review!

BTW, not to Bitch about a topic, but, are you doing an UP review?
It’s been like a month. I know it’s awesome, but I would just like to know your opinion on it.

But Spoony, wasn’t Sam Raimi the guy who made Evil Dead 2 in the first place?

His movies are no where near as good as Scream or The Ring, if you ask me.

I went to see it with my girlfriend, it´s written pretty good, I have to admit, but the jumps scares every other minute became rather annoying then enduring in the end. Good movie though.

I went to see it with my girlfriend, it´s written pretty good, I have to admit, but the jumps scares every other minute became rather annoying then enduring in the end. Good movie though.

This is the only American horror movie in the past decade that I liked. In fact I actually love this movie! Torture Porn horror is really just stupid and are made for sadists. Remakes are just really stupid. I absolutely hate the Ring, Asian and American. Scream was meh.

@96> Scream was more satire then true horror. It’s hard to quantify a movie that is itself a comment on the genre. The Ring was ok, but no different that the other 500 billion Hong Kong or Japanese horror flicks.

@96> Scream was more satire then true horror. It’s hard to quantify a movie that is itself a comment on the genre. The Ring was ok, but no different that the other 500 billion Hong Kong or Japanese horror flicks.

@96> Scream was more satire then true horror. It’s hard to quantify a movie that is itself a comment on the genre. The Ring was ok, but no different that the other 500 billion Hong Kong or Japanese horror flicks.

u never gave a review for Up. But on the subject of Drag Me To Hell, it sounds interesting but I’ll wait to either rent it with some other movies in a cheap way (like a renting it for a couple bucks at a blockbuster or something) or checking it out from a library or something like that.

u never gave a review for Up. But on the subject of Drag Me To Hell, it sounds interesting but I’ll wait to either rent it with some other movies in a cheap way (like a renting it for a couple bucks at a blockbuster or something) or checking it out from a library or something like that.

FUCK YEAH
I loved Drag me to Hell
I was expecting another generic boring suspense movie.
Nothing like that, intense from the first second to the last one.

FUCK YEAH
I loved Drag me to Hell
I was expecting another generic boring suspense movie.
Nothing like that, intense from the first second to the last one.

FUCK YEAH
I loved Drag me to Hell
I was expecting another generic boring suspense movie.
Nothing like that, intense from the first second to the last one.

I was bored to tears with drag me to hell, the acting was horrid the cgi was pathetic and frankly it felt like the title was the discription of the feeling you get when watching this film. Now I agree with Spoony when he says horror as of late is a joke, theres not been a horror movie in a long time that I would find remotely scary.

I worked on visual effects for Drag me to Hell (I did the shed scene with the arm down the throat….among other shots thruout). I'm really glad you liked the film…I thought it was fun. I really enjoyed it and enjoyed working on it.

To be fair tho..there was very little CG in the film. It was practical wherever it could be.

no saw 3d is the next saw movie no lie O.o they are jumping the shark hardcore

I honestly hated this movie. I’m a nit picky type person when it comes to movies but these were things that are just straight up ridiculous. First off…they show you almost all of the “scary” scenes in the trailers for the movie. Second the main character could have technically given the loan, the woman had plenty of relatives to live with. What a hateful old hag to curse someone just because you do something intrusive and they back away from you. I think the biggest thing is that THE BOYFRIEND NEVER BELIEVES HER! My god dude. Even more so he actually brain washes her into not believing she was smacked across the room like the stupid ho she was. Also why do people never close doors when they’re talking about someone behind their back? Where did the black dude just magically pull a envelope out of his ass?

Lot’s of stuff that just annoyed the crap out of me.

I could barley watch this movie it was so bad. I tried watching it like 5 times and each time I could only get through about 10-15min at a time without getting annoyed. The main character is this completely unlikable doormat. The story feels so paint by numbers. The movie was both annoying and painfully boring.

Spoony talking about the movie is 100 times more entertaining then the movie.

Sam Raimi is overall a VERY CHEESY/CRAPPY director. Army of Darkness is awesome because it plays up to his cheesy supremacy, as did his Xena episodes but anything else(like Spiderman) just outright fails. This movie was a comedy to me…. it was a pure farce… That gravestone falling at the end made me bust out laughing for an hour.

Yeaaaah…..this movie was terrifying all right……

As terrifying as a fucking poodle in a tutu…..