Snap Judgment: Because
I’m cinematically illiterate, I haven’t seen the original Carrie. But I did grow up in 20th century America, so I
know what happened (telekinetic loner girl, mean students, pig’s blood, prom massacre).
Standing on its own, this movie is slow and a bit boring – with lots of gore
thrown in during the last third. Also, I couldn’t stop noticing how good Carrie’s
hair looked for a social outcast who’s mom was a religious nut that thought any
appearance enhancements are the sign of the devil. I think they were going for “messy”
but any girl who has spent any time on her hair will tell you that the precisely
unkempt curls that Carrie sports take forethought and time. It’s designed to look natural (I’m low maintenance and
down-to-earth! But hot!) but hair just doesn’t do that on its own. And her hair
looked better as the movie progressed – until she sported perfect, Hollywood waves
at prom (I have my doubts that the White household owns an iron or curler). I might not have spent so much time
thinking about the improbably glossy perfection of Carrie’s hair if I’d been
more entertained by the movie. It was dark and grim and brooding. I did think
Judy Greer did an excellent job as an honorable, no-bullshit gym teacher who
stands up for Carrie.
Grade: B
Final Verdict:
Gory and brooding – it was an alright horror flick, but probably an unnecessary
remake.
If you like this,
try: Another horror film (I don’t watch enough to make a knowledgeable
recommendation).
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