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By Basket Case
Format:DVD
The first Halloween movie I ever saw was the 1981 version of Halloween II when I was around 7 years old. It scared the living daylights out of me and started my fascination with the series. Though there have been some horrible entries to the franchise, such as "H2O" and "Resurrection" - I hear alot of criticism and bashing of Rob Zombie's second foray into the Michael Myer's legend.
This is totally unfair and possibly the result of the high-bar set by his first remake a couple years earlier. I actually think this is one of the better installments. It is a well-crafted film with some interesting spins on what was becoming a tired franchise by the time Busta Rhymes and Tyra Banks were being recruited to fill roles. I especially enjoyed Malcolm McDowell's Loomis as sleazeball opportunist (as opposed to Donald Pleasance's squeeky-clean Loomis); and hooded, bearded, unmasked Michael trekking vacant farmfields endlessly in a semi-psychedelic stupor.
Rob Zombie was in a difficult position to please long-time fans, those who want something more than Michael skulking the shadows breathing heavily, and newer horror fans who get bored with anything that isn't "Saw" or "Human Centipede". He did an outstanding job. The only misgiving is that Laurie's character is somewhat annoying and cries/screams/sulks waaaaaaaay too much.
I hope Mr.Zombie continues the series - his music career sure as hell isn't going anywhere!
This is totally unfair and possibly the result of the high-bar set by his first remake a couple years earlier. I actually think this is one of the better installments. It is a well-crafted film with some interesting spins on what was becoming a tired franchise by the time Busta Rhymes and Tyra Banks were being recruited to fill roles. I especially enjoyed Malcolm McDowell's Loomis as sleazeball opportunist (as opposed to Donald Pleasance's squeeky-clean Loomis); and hooded, bearded, unmasked Michael trekking vacant farmfields endlessly in a semi-psychedelic stupor.
Rob Zombie was in a difficult position to please long-time fans, those who want something more than Michael skulking the shadows breathing heavily, and newer horror fans who get bored with anything that isn't "Saw" or "Human Centipede". He did an outstanding job. The only misgiving is that Laurie's character is somewhat annoying and cries/screams/sulks waaaaaaaay too much.
I hope Mr.Zombie continues the series - his music career sure as hell isn't going anywhere!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By falcon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
to say i was disappointed in Rob Zombie's followup to his 2007 Remake of Halloween would be an understatement.this thing is no nowhere near as good as that film was.for one thing,its about as exciting as watching paint drying or grass growing.it also goes straight into bizzaro land on more than one occasion,which doesn't really belong in the movie.it doesn't really fit,in my opinion.Zombie really had something going with his first attempt at breathing some much needed life into the franchise and putting his own spin on things.maybe he should have have just left it at that.all i know is he took several steps back with this misfire.for me,Halloween II (2009)is a 2/5
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. J. Raven
Format:DVD
The "Holloween 1" remake was great and will be a classic on it's own,
just like the original. But this one was a miss.
The killing scenes and parts of the story were good, but there was
to much ghostly,spirit world crap dealing with his mother.
Those parts of the movie made me not like it so much.
I gave this 3 stars only because of the Horror/Killing scenes.
just like the original. But this one was a miss.
The killing scenes and parts of the story were good, but there was
to much ghostly,spirit world crap dealing with his mother.
Those parts of the movie made me not like it so much.
I gave this 3 stars only because of the Horror/Killing scenes.
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Published 15 months ago by S. J. B.
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Published 19 months ago by Brian L.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Part 2 lacks a certain something...
I am reviewing the Theatrical Cut of Halloween 2.
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Published on Feb 14 2010 by LeBrain
3.0 out of 5 stars
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Published on Jan 19 2010 by Brent M. Corbin
2.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed the Original Rob Zombie Remake But Not This One
Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of the original Halloween movie came as a surprise to me, I didn't think I would end up enjoying it, in fact I thought it would be the opposite. Read more
Published on Jan 17 2010 by Tommy Sixx Morais
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dont waste your time
This was absolutely THE worst Halloween.... i am a huge fan of the series and i have to say Zombie has ruined it for me. A little to sadistic for me... Read more
Published on Jan 13 2010 by apollobud
3.0 out of 5 stars
Previous "Halloween" Fans will know what to expect
He's baaaaack.....Michael Myers is back, and this time he's under the direction of Rob Zombie.
This wasn't the best Halloween movie that I've seen, and in fact much of... Read more
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Published on Jan 11 2010 by BookChick
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