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Wes Craven
Also known as: Wesley Earl Craven
Born: August 2, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nationality: American
Born: August 2, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nationality: American
Filmography Director
(2011)
(2010) R
(2006) R
(2005) PG-13
(2004) PG-13
(2000) R
(1999) PG
(1997) R
(1996) R
(1995) R
(1994) R
(1991) R
Filmography Writer
The first two "Scream" movies were clever, building great suspense while poking fun at other horror movies. This one attempts to wrap up the trilogy and remain as sharp as those entries, but falls a bit short. It gets too frantic near the end and tidies things up too neatly. But a worthwhile rent anyway. (as with many horror franchises, this one was resurrected in 2011 with a plan for 3 sequels, starting with "Scream 4")
Unlike many horror sequels, this one delivers suspense and scares. It is also almost as hip and funny as its predecessor. A good cast helps.
Rachel mcAdams and Cillian Murphy play a game of cat-and-mouse in claustrophic settings. Craven returns to the suspense genre with decent results.
This is an average horror outing from master of the genre Wes Craven. It begins fairly well, but by mid-point becomes too jokey. The makeup-effects are also subpar for this type of movie, despite the talent involved.
Weak horror film attempts to be hip in the "Scream" mold, but fails to provide scares. At times, it's even laughable.
Like the movies that are paid homage to in Wes Craven's and Kevin Williamson's clever sleeper hit, "Scream" is the best in its franchise. It also remains one of the better entries in the horror genre of the last 25 years. We so rarely see characters in horror movies that are smart and likable, not to mention in a script filled with fun lines and suspense-driven direction.
Good mixture of comedy and horror. Plus, it comes with a memory for me. My brother said "You haven't seen enough scary movies, so let's see 'Scream.'" This was Christmas Eve, realize; a lamb dinner was ready at the point when the principal was killed, and I couldn't even look at the meat! LOL
Feast of Cinematic Pleasures
Reviewed by www.BraidedThreads.blogspot.com for Paris, je t'aime at 2008-08-28 12:43:39
Reviewed by www.BraidedThreads.blogspot.com for Paris, je t'aime at 2008-08-28 12:43:39
This collection of short pieces is a feast of cinematic pleasures.
Astonishing. It is like a collection of poignant, varied poems.
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