The machete wielding maniac we have come to know and love has been re-vamped for the worse in this forgettable remake. The cerebral, methodical villain was replaced with someone that has apparently taken to energy drinks, and was trained by world class sprinters and archers. The suspense that went into making the original a classic was sorely missing. All the "jump" scenes were void of any genuine build-up. Additionally, while the original film actually had a half-decent plot (a mother's love for her son that is so great she exacts revenge for him), the 2009 version compressed the story to leave more room for obligatory scenes that has caused slasher sequels to cheapen the memories of the originals. At least Jason still has an undying love for his mother. So much so that he has the protagonists' sister, who strikes a coincidental resemblance to his mother, locked up in his dwelling. I've always thought that nothing shows more love for ones' mother than locking her in shackles. The new Friday the 13th makes Rob Zombies' Halloween re-make look like an Oscar contender.
1.5 machetes out of 5
Monday, February 23, 2009
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