A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010)

Look alot of people crap on this flick and I mostly get it. It's definitely a poor representation of one of my favorite films and every scene they try and recreate is an utter failure. Plus Jackie Earle Hailey (Watchmen) just isnt great as Kruger he's not bad but he lacks the charisma and boldness of Englund. As for the film it's not terrible just overly mediocre and best viewed as a separate film than part of the franchise. It lacks the imagination and creativity of even the worst chapters. That being said it's got some good stuff Rooney Mara (Carol) is really great as Nancy. She gives the character a relatable feel that's both vulnerable and resilient at the same time. Cutie Kyle Gallner (Ted State) is good as her boyfriend of sorts and Katie Cassidy (Arrow) is also good as one of her friends. Only Thomas Dekker (Kaboom) feels miscast. Sexy Kellan Lutz (Twilight), Connie Britton (Nashville) and Clancy Brown ( Pet Sematary 2) also star. Directed by first time feature director Samuel Bayer of Green Day music videos, his inexperience shows with some questionable pacing and just a sense of blah for most of its running time. Ultimately the movie is still entertaining. It's stylish with inventive cinematography, strong performances and some really inspired bits like the micro naps amongst others. All in all its really just not the mess people make it out to be.

Budget: $35m
Domestic Box Office: $63m
Worldwide Box Office: $116m

3/5