Comments on: Hands off Jason’s weed. Friday the 13th.

By: larry

larry — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:27:41 +0000

We’re on the same page on this one–this was a solid entry in the “Friday” franchise, and I think Nispel and Platinum Dunes as a whole finally got a remake right this time around. My only quibbles were with the music (re-watching the first two “Friday” flicks over the weekend, I was struck at how big a part Manfredini’s score was), which distracted quite a bit from the action on screen and some of the script’s choices–I didn’t groove too much on the idea that Jason’s spent the last 30 years building underground tunnels and setting up floodlights all around the camp, but that’s minor stuff. (Although, the question still lingers–who does that massive weed crop belong to, anyway). Overall, it was good stuff.

By: thebonebreaker

thebonebreaker — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:16:27 +0000

Great Review Bryan!
You said, “It’s not long before they step out of bounds and into Jason’s territory and become dead bodies.” That is hilarious!!

While I too enjoyed this one, I am still not looking forward to the Nightmare on Elm Street Re-Make ~ Ugh!

Also, we got a pretty good [albeit slightly dark] look at Jason’s face in the attic of the barn [right before he obtained the hockey mask]

By: Jeremy Couturier

Jeremy Couturier — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:26:35 +0000

and yes, I knew Mr. Vorhees had to be a midnight toker… that would explain the violent mood swings.

By: Jeremy Couturier

Jeremy Couturier — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:24:21 +0000

It was funny to read the reviews for this yesterday. I imagine they were not unlike the reviews first for the Friday way back in the day. So the more things change…yada yada…
Assuming this a moneymaker and it should be, I hope they take an opportunity to add something new to the franchise in future installments. I imagine the condensed storylines were a wise choice to ease the next generation of fans into the series. So it would be intersesting to see if they can have some fun with this new lean and mean Jason. Overall not a bad job, lotsa boobies and brutality…the perfect slasher combination with a slick yet grimy sheen.

By: Bryan White

Bryan White — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:31:59 +0000

One of my favorite aspects of the movie that I completely neglect to mention (so I’ll mention here) was how often you got a good look at Jason. They even gave him close-ups. Back in the day, Jason’s identity was closely guarded until the end of the movie but here you get to see him right off the bat. They don’t tease you about what he looks like like the old movies do.

I was also surprised that ***SPOILER ALERT*** ***SPOILER ALERT*** You never get a good look at him without the mask on. Every Jason sequel had that shocker moment in the third act when the mask comes off and we see his face, but here you only get the quickest, most obscured glimpse as they dumped his body into the lake. Interesting…

By: Retroman Steve

Retroman Steve — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:07:17 +0000

Yup. Great assessment as always Bryan. I saw the early show last night and while there was plenty of little nitpicks the overall experience was a fun brutal slasher that stayed true to the Friday the 13th series. Interesting how they easily condensed storylines from multiple stories that goes to show how repetitive the movie series had become by combining them into a single film. I agree some missed opportunities with a few more creative kills that I was anticipating. Also the film still had that Michael Bay stylishness and a few too close up jerky camera work in a few scenes that was a bit distracting. I think I would have prepared to see a bit more of the 80′s storyline where the summer camp was still open to have a bit more nostalgic envisioning to it giving more of a root of Jason as he become the survivalist that he is in the film. My only question is does Jason actually sell the weed or is that old lady at the house his dealer? Hey he has to pay his electric bill somehow for his underground lair.