In the world of modern day horror, seeing a movie like My Bloody Valentine 3D is especially a treat. It never takes itself too seriously, it has extreme violence and nudity, and it's the most fun I've had in a theater since 2007's Grindhouse, my personal favorite film of all time. It's original in more ways than one while at the same time being a remake. It just feels like one of those classic '80s slasher films that, despite being cheesy as all hell, people love to death. Jensen Ackles, Kerr Smith, and Jaime King star.
The gore and special effects are among some of the finest in the genre in recent history. It's just great to see things popping out at you in 3D. It's almost like you can reach out and touch the shovel that a girl is decapitated with. The 3D definitely doesn't make the movie because it's a great one with or without the 3D, but it helps add to the atmosphere and, at times, the gross-out factor. While there were a few scenes here and there where I wish we had been shown a little bit more, it was overall evenly paced. I personally loved the cast because they just made that whole B-movie experience feel more real. The Miner, who is the film's killer, had perfect presence and was just scary enough to carry the film. He just felt like a big brutal dude, and that was more than enough to sell the film for me. Add to the mix a motel-keeping midget, a completely nude chase scene, a cool plot twist, and the gory effects, and you have yourself a nearly perfect horror movie with all the makings of a classic... and this was a remake!
My Bloody Valentine doesn't shine with phenomenal acting or note perfect dialogue: what works so well with the movie is its obvious ode to the horror films of yesteryear. It's filled with cheesy dialogue, horror movie clichés, plenty of boobs, and over-the-top gore. That's one of the reasons why it's so perfect, though. It's a cheesy, fun, 80's or 90's movie through and through, never once overestimating the audience or playing pretend. My Bloody Valentine knows what it is. It's a well-made 3D horror movie that aims to entertain, and it never tries to be anything more than that.
The gore and special effects are among some of the finest in the genre in recent history. It's just great to see things popping out at you in 3D. It's almost like you can reach out and touch the shovel that a girl is decapitated with. The 3D definitely doesn't make the movie because it's a great one with or without the 3D, but it helps add to the atmosphere and, at times, the gross-out factor. While there were a few scenes here and there where I wish we had been shown a little bit more, it was overall evenly paced. I personally loved the cast because they just made that whole B-movie experience feel more real. The Miner, who is the film's killer, had perfect presence and was just scary enough to carry the film. He just felt like a big brutal dude, and that was more than enough to sell the film for me. Add to the mix a motel-keeping midget, a completely nude chase scene, a cool plot twist, and the gory effects, and you have yourself a nearly perfect horror movie with all the makings of a classic... and this was a remake!
My Bloody Valentine doesn't shine with phenomenal acting or note perfect dialogue: what works so well with the movie is its obvious ode to the horror films of yesteryear. It's filled with cheesy dialogue, horror movie clichés, plenty of boobs, and over-the-top gore. That's one of the reasons why it's so perfect, though. It's a cheesy, fun, 80's or 90's movie through and through, never once overestimating the audience or playing pretend. My Bloody Valentine knows what it is. It's a well-made 3D horror movie that aims to entertain, and it never tries to be anything more than that.