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My thoughts on the Evil Dead

My thoughts on the Evil Dead (2013)

Hey gang, first let me say this...I hope if you have any desire to see the Evil Dead that you don't listen to anyone else's opinions. Go watch and make up your own mind. If you believe anyone's opinion is more valid than your own...you might want to rethink things. Frankly, the only reason I'm writing this is because for some odd reason, people want my opinion. People tend to want to share their own opinions with me, but since everyone's taste differs, only I decide to watch what I want regardless of what others say. (not trying to sound like a dick, but it's the truth) No critic has ever swayed my decision to pass on seeing something that I wanted to see...I even went to the Texas Chainsaw 3-D mess.

Going an seeing the Evil Dead can only lead to both good and bad. The good would mean that studios would realize that Horror has a place and people want to see it...the bad, well, sadly we will be watching more remakes, re-imaginings and any other name they can create for the same drivel. Look at the numbers, the first day, Evil Dead did nearly $12 million...and most people have said "I loved it". That's awesome. Also, please NEVER use this in your opinion "Well, this remake is better than ________ remake". Sadly, that statement is the equivalent of saying "Being punched in the stomach is better than being punched in the face." It just is comparing piles of shit, with some turds being higher than others.

Before reading any further, I have a confession...I was never a fan of the original Evil Dead. I know...I should turn in my horror nerd card...but, if it helps me hold some credibility..I really love part 2 and Army of Darkness. Bruce Campbell has great comedic timing and I love his one liners. Maybe because I saw these when I was enjoying a time period in horror that had more campiness...I'm still a fan of the "Sorority Babes at the Slimeball Bowl A Rama" thanks to "Up All Night". 

With that being said...this will be spoiler free!! It's not a review..it's just my thoughts and my opinion!

Ok, I didn't love the Evil Dead and I didn't hate the Evil Dead. It's not a remake, it's more of a group of kids that wind up in our far too familiar cabin in the woods (another film I didn't care for). The Book of the Dead rears it's ugly pages and hell ensures..literally. There is TONS of blood and horrific imagery that will satisfy plenty. For newcomers to horror, this will be a rude awakening. I appreciate great gore like anyone..but, gore does not mean the movie is good.

The pacing seems like a flatline. The opening 2 minutes are awful...that's your spoiler...go 2 minutes in and you will feel better. I also liked "The Ring"in 2002 with the crazy walk and scary sound..but it's 2013. Maybe I just hate possession movies...I was never a fan of the Exorcist either. The characters are ok, the acting is ok...I did have a few eye rolls during the last 15 minutes as well. Like i said, some really great effects but I don't think I am the target they are aiming for. I went in with an open mind and wanted to really love it, but didn't. I wanted this movie to be our savior!!! But, it wasn't (at least for me)

Maybe you loved it...that's awesome! Maybe you can't wait to see it again...I'm happy you dug it. For me, I left without the feeling that I needed to see it again, yet I've watched Part 2 and The Army of Darkness countless times, even buying the numerous releases. I just felt empty. Plus, after hearing all the hype of "stay after the credits"..I was so excited, but it was just kind of lame. I know, you're reading this and saying "Damn Dimension...you're a complainer and nothing makes you happy!!" Well, if that is what you take from this, then you clearly don't much about me and that's fine too.

This is NOT from Evil Dead 2013, but you wouldn't know it

In closing....I only want the BEST for horror. It's a genre I hold very close to my heart and unlike so many, I'm not opposed to remakes...I'm not. I welcome new retellings of classics that I love. I love the thought of attracting new fans and making the horror pool bigger. To those that went to see the Evil Dead, the genre thanks you and so do I. Good or bad, loved or hated..it is always about if you had a good time. I had a great time, but it wasn't the movie..it was being with someone I love that made it great....see, there is your positive.

Loving to Hate Valentine Bliss

Loving to Hate Valentine Bliss

Ah yes, blissfully in love, it's a swell time in anyone's life. Sadly, for some, reading through the endless pages of "I have the greatest_______" just seems like too much to bare. Cupid shot his little arrow and missed you angry little rump, making you an angry, bitter, little trolling turd who hates on all things LOVE!!! Ok, maybe that's a little over the edge. Let's take a look at my little observation yesterday :

The longer I am a part of the Social Media explosion the more I realize people have trouble deciding what the want. I can't tell you how many times I've seen this post:

"If you don't like what I post, get off my page!!"

Sound familiar? You bet it does. Facebook has made it socially acceptable to feel what you post on your page is YOUR "freedom of speech". (insert the Anthem...break out the salute) Your page is your place to write whatever you want!! You can steal all the jokes and make your friends think you're super witty, right? Well, hold back waving the flag there GI No....not just yet. Since your page allows you to post what you want...why would someone else need to silence their love, belief in their spouse or even plans for the night? Really, who gives a shit?

Do some people go overboard? Sure! Is Valentines Day a commercial excuse to spend money, show love and care for your fellow human? Yep, especially since you shouldn't need a holiday to tell someone you care.  Ok, I know...but you say "But Rob, they are flashing their happiness in my face and making me sick!!" Settle down little guy...it's ok.

Some food for thought, before you go spouting off about someone else posting on their wall, remember this -

- You can Delete/Unfriend them
- You don't have to read it
- You can go be happy or sit and wallow in your own bullshit

 You want to piss and moan, do it on your own page. Stop being a miserable prick, if no one else will call you on your bullshit, I will. Go get a significant other, stop excuses and be happy. Other people can be happy. At the end of the day, no one's life is great, we are all suffering....some just choose to suffer less.

Good Day Sir.

Warm Bodies - The Perfect Date Movie

Warm Bodies - The Perfect Date Movie

This weekend, I made my way to the movies to catch the zombie love story,"Warm Bodies". Now, Warm Bodies has peeked the interest of some, yet received the typical net hatred based on the idea that we are dealing with another "Twilight-esque" film that will rape our beloved Zombie genre forever!!!

Ok, let's be serious...the Zombie genre has had a lot of bad, bad films with only a select few that have risen to the top. As I write this, the Godfather of Zombies, George A Romero celebrates his birthday today, and even he has stated that zombies need something different. Zombies have never been more popular because of the hit TV series "The Walking Dead" on AMC, which comes back off hiatus this coming Sunday. I think Warm Bodies fills a void that needed to be filled. 

The film is fun, doesn't take it's self serious at all and is the perfect date movie that reminded me of the movies I went too as a young lad, back in the mid 80's. You can go in with an open mind, relax and now get a love story with the addition of ZOMBIES!!! OMG, yes!! 

I'm not going to spoil the movie or give an in-depth review...there are enough of those everywhere else. What I will say, it's a modern twist on Romeo and Juliet. I also feel it has a few messages that you can see through-out the film; People can change and also, we need to re-connect with each other as humans. We've become so caught up in the digital age that we can't enjoy the simple things. Is it a social commentary? Hardly...it's fun...plain and simple. 

My recommendation - grab a date, enjoy the movie for what it is and stop being so over-analyzing everything and enjoy the night.