Robert B. (rbrown) from STARKVILLE, MS
Reviewed on 4/22/2013...
Better-than-expected remake of the 1980 cult film. Director Darren Lynn Bousman may make a great film yet. This one isn't it, but it's another step in the right direction. Radical rethinking of the original film is at least twenty minutes too long, but there are some very good performances to help make up for it. Rebecca de Mornay turns it up to eleven as the mother--she's probably as full-tilt in this one as she was in THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Movie is graphically gory, so if that bothers you, you may want to steer clear of it. My major complaint: If you've seen the original, the last minute appearance of the character Queenie was a high point of the film. Queenie was mentioned several times in the remake, but she never showed up. Color me mighty disappointed.
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Christa P. (romeo) from GIDDINGS, TX
Reviewed on 2/9/2013...
Rebecca De Mornay plays this part well. The movie was O.K. but a little too much blood. I thought the violence could be toned down a bit.
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David M. from WALKERTON, IN
Reviewed on 6/1/2012...
Quite a disturbing movie which has you screaming at the TV for the victims to fight back.
De Mornay and kids crash a get together in what used to be their house. The De Mornay crew is definitely insane and leave numerous openings for the homeowners and guests to turn the tide of events.
All roles are done well with quite believable characterization.
There are a few ridiculous moments here but for the most part the film is quite plausible and may leave the viewer wondering 'what would I do in that situation.'
Maybe not a gem of home invasion movies (if such exists) but definitely one worth seeing. Quite violent and will definitely make you think twice about not hitting a girl.
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