RobinCook70

Considering how the original Straw Dogs came out in a much different societal climate era to where it was censored and banned from theaters at the time for being "too violent/explicit," this remake could only update the material content. That was how things were in the 70's and the hippies were still strong in America. There is no other Dustin Hoffman or Susan George, that's for sure, but this film did a fair job in casting. With the way violence and rape content is blasted in our face today, this remake simply was not able to capture the same essence and nuances as the original. Even if a now era viewer were to watch the original film, due to be desensitized with so much violence and sexual content in media today, I doubt that it would have much of an impact.

My vote is a bit influenced from having lived in the time period when the original film was done, so my viewing this film I had a feeling of nostalgia accompanying my senses. Some films like this simply cannot match the original due to the nostalgia factor. However, this film is worth at least a one-time viewing since it is rather good, entertaining and well done. Not a blockbuster, but worth watching. With that said, I do recommend it.

I usually don't like to watch this type of goofy-looking film, but decided to give it a whirl, and I actually enjoyed it. Perhaps either I was looking for more depth in the writing than was intended, or I picked up on it and "got it." The script was intelligently written and was quite cohesive in the various "messages" it was conveying insofar as its' subliminal and careful "opinions" regarding religion. The comedy was not forced and timing was very well done for the comedy. I rented the DVD and viewed the theatrical version ... and plan on watching the Unrated version soon.

This type of movie is usually stereotyped with meat-head types that don't appeal to me nor do I find them funny. BUT, when this film wasn't funny, at least it was intelligent, not insulting. There was ONE spot that had me laughing with literal tears to the extent I had to use the pause button. I have to say that this film was more of a non-comedic intellectual spoof than the usual fare of many stupid, inane type of meat-head films. It actually had smart dry humor implanted that seems to be rarely done these days.

Also, I think that it is a film that would cater to the enjoyment of the older, seasoned citizens. I would consider watching it again (as indicated to see the Unrated version), and for that I give it a considerable higher rating. It is a smart film.