Texas Chainsaw 3D 德州電鋸殺人狂 (2013) – USA
Review by: Andrew Chan FCCA AACTA
Review Date: 2nd February 2013
In cinemas around Asia / Australia / USA in January 2013
Director: John Luessenhop
Starring Alexandra Daddario
US Box Office Takings: $34,030,413
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The latest long running franchise reboot comes in the form of “Texas Chainsaw 3D” and like all remakes/spin-off, it is out to make more money. While the original is spooky, the latest attempt is often laughable and the few scare and gore moments are spontaneous at best. While, we never look for cinematic gold in these kind of films and most probably view it with an expectantly thin plot, but when the villain is not even entirely menacing and scary, that’s where the line is drawn. I am not sure what director John Luessenhop (“Lockdown”) and screenwriters Debra Sullivan and Adam Marcus (“Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday”) are thinking in trying to reshape the motivation behind one of the most famous psycho chainsaw killers in cinematic history, “Leatherface”. In doing so, the filmmakers essentially plays with our emotions and in turn making us confused as to whether to sympathise with “Leatherface” or be frightened by him. Don’t get me wrong, as it usually pays to have a more rounded character, but when your film struggles to frighten, it certainly doesn’t help when you lead villain contains a heart of gold somewhere in the midst of all the brutal killings. It just does not make sense.
Alexandra Daddario who came to fame with “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” headlines a cast of unknown. At least she manages to pull together a decent character to follow. However, due to a rather lame attempt for a plot twist, Daddario seems to have become another character of the “Saw” film franchise. Daddario tries hard, but as for all horror films, the acting required does not extend more than being simply terrified, afraid and shocked. As for the rest the cast, there really isn’t much to mention about.
All in all, “Texas Chainsaw 3D” is yet another unnecessary attempt by Hollywood studios to cash in on the franchise name and 3D inflated ticket prices. In fact, there is nothing original about this reboot and everything changed from the original story is quite frankly more flawed than welcome. I guess many will claim that there kind of genre films can be classified as mindless entertainment, which is true to a certain degree, but I hate it when films undermine my own intelligence, by trying to be smart, when it is clearly not. Anyway, I cannot think of a reason why this film needs to be seen, enough said. (Neo 2013)
I rated it 3/10
Wow are you wrong, firstly get away from the fact it was 3d that is not relevant in the film. Whilst i agree that apart from the lead actress the other actors were pretty shocking but take nothing away from the fact that this was a great attempt at a sequel to the original classic. There are two good kill scenes and a good showdown at the end and I’m glad they added a twist where you almost feel for leather face. All in all it was a great film and maybe you should try reviewing non horror films or at least watch the film properly.
If the film is viewed as a 3D, I cannot ignore that factor.
I agree with your comments that it has two good kill scenes and a good showdown at the end, but does a few moments or two makes a good film?
I also agree that I am not an expert in reviewing horror films, but I do see my fair share of it.
I guess a line in my review sums it up well: “I guess many will claim that there kind of genre films can be classified as mindless entertainment, which is true to a certain degree, but I hate it when films undermine my own intelligence, by trying to be smart, when it is clearly not.”
this movie doesnt deserve even a 1 let alone 3 it is by far the worst movie I have ever seen EVER a total let down and that comment that first guy said you are wrong what a total abd utter CRAP MOVIE !!!!!