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05-30-2009, 12:08 AM
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Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Join Date: Nov 2005
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DRAG ME TO HELL
Saw it this afternoon. Extremely disappointed, bordering on outright anger. This was not the movie I was sold by Universal. It was not the "return of true horror," but instead a predictable "Tales from the Crypt / Creepshow" flick. If I had gone in expecting that, I would have been more forgiving, but the internet hype of "instant classic" had me going into the theater expecting a new "Exorcist," which by the way I saw in the theater (with my Mom!) back in 1973. Same old schtick from Raimi, which was once great, but now seems a bit tired. Go in expecting a few jumps along with a few laughs, and hopefully you won't leave the theater muttering as I did.
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05-30-2009, 12:21 AM
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Yeah, I spend WAY too much time here!
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alabama
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I saw the midnight movie Thursday night/Friday morning. I still can't decide if I would have liked "Drag Me to Hell" MORE if I had never seen "Evil Dead" or if I would have HATED "Drag Me to Hell" if I had never seen "Evil Dead." While I LOVE "Evil Dead" I can't say I love "Drag Me to Hell."
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05-30-2009, 12:22 AM
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Kindly Asked To Leave
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
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Just drag it to the rental counter!
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05-30-2009, 12:29 AM
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Kindly Asked To Leave
Join Date: Oct 2004
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It's funny because Rottentomatoes is at 95% right now.
I don't base everything on film critics,but the response seems overwhelmingly positive.
I'll judge for myself when I hit the matinee Sun.
I like Rami's style, it's fun and frightening at the same time.
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05-30-2009, 01:10 AM
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Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by armitage
I like Rami's style, it's fun and frightening at the same time.
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I wish I had gone in with that attitude, as I might have actually enjoyed the film. There were some effective jumps and a few good gross-out moments, but sadly nothing scary, much less horrifying.
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05-30-2009, 05:03 AM
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A closed mouth gathers no foot.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 448
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This film was great IMO. My favourite movie this year. And thats saying alot.
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05-30-2009, 07:36 AM
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Baron Zemo
Join Date: May 2006
Location: we know each other, he's a friend from work
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Local newspaper gave it an A-, which I was surprised about. Knowing Raimi films, I kind of know what to expect when I see this and I am looking forward to it.
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05-30-2009, 08:21 AM
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Paint Master
Producer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 5,577
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My wife and I saw it late night....and we loved it!
My wife actually wants to go back and see it again
(that is saying a lot!), LOL!
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05-30-2009, 02:10 PM
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Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NJ Bit*hes!!!!
Posts: 7,654
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I will wait for the rental
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05-30-2009, 02:15 PM
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Kindly Asked To Leave
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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the 'cursed' theme stolen from steven king's thinner with demons and suffering souls. sounds like a good old fashioned scarefest with raimi.
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