They Finally Did It!
I grew up with the Scream films since I was 8 - which was when I first watched Scream 1996. By the time Scream 2 released on DVD I had vivid nightmares of Ghostface stalking me outside my house. When I went through my faze of horror movies Scream was always the one that I loved.
The start is the most memorable part of the film. It left me speechless and shocked with it's complex and playfulness and self aware humor that it played with. When we are finally reintroduced back to Woodsboro with Sidney, Gale and Dewey I was suddenly in my element. I felt as though I was back in the 90's; not only are we reunited with the iconic Ghostface and the stars, Neve, Courtney and David, but the film also looks, feels and sounds like a 90's film without being outdated.
Its warm cinematography, tight shots, dutch tilts, catchy soundtrack and the genius of Kevin Williamson's script flowed together creating this satisfying sequel which was worth waiting for.
Sidney Prescott is now much stronger in this film; this time she battle's Ghostface, confronting his first appearance and helping our new younger characters as she knows the tricks and suspicions of trust towards the other sinister characters.
The new characters fit well into place, Emma Roberts, Hayden Peneteire, Nico Tortorella, Marley Shelton, Rory Culkin, Alison Brie, Adam Brodie all deliver the most pleasing comedic performances.
The twist caught me off guard; you will never guess who the killer is! Although it felt anti-climatic and almost too-soon of a revelation, it still made it worth watching as our killer handled his/her post- revelation-performance even more twisted and even funny at the same time.
The film is not like Halloween 4, Saw VI, Nightmare on Elm St 4 or Final Destination 4. It honors the original very much and its one of the few sequels that have left me feeling satisfied, scared, thrilled and inspired.
Scream 4 left me speechless and lost for words. Everynow and then I pick up the DVD and think "oh my god... they actually finally did it." Thank god Neve, David and Courtney returned with Wes and Kevin.
The film is satisfying on its on. I don't mind is Scream 5 never happens, but I'd love for it to happen.
The start is the most memorable part of the film. It left me speechless and shocked with it's complex and playfulness and self aware humor that it played with. When we are finally reintroduced back to Woodsboro with Sidney, Gale and Dewey I was suddenly in my element. I felt as though I was back in the 90's; not only are we reunited with the iconic Ghostface and the stars, Neve, Courtney and David, but the film also looks, feels and sounds like a 90's film without being outdated.
Its warm cinematography, tight shots, dutch tilts, catchy soundtrack and the genius of Kevin Williamson's script flowed together creating this satisfying sequel which was worth waiting for.
Sidney Prescott is now much stronger in this film; this time she battle's Ghostface, confronting his first appearance and helping our new younger characters as she knows the tricks and suspicions of trust towards the other sinister characters.
The new characters fit well into place, Emma Roberts, Hayden Peneteire, Nico Tortorella, Marley Shelton, Rory Culkin, Alison Brie, Adam Brodie all deliver the most pleasing comedic performances.
The twist caught me off guard; you will never guess who the killer is! Although it felt anti-climatic and almost too-soon of a revelation, it still made it worth watching as our killer handled his/her post- revelation-performance even more twisted and even funny at the same time.
The film is not like Halloween 4, Saw VI, Nightmare on Elm St 4 or Final Destination 4. It honors the original very much and its one of the few sequels that have left me feeling satisfied, scared, thrilled and inspired.
Scream 4 left me speechless and lost for words. Everynow and then I pick up the DVD and think "oh my god... they actually finally did it." Thank god Neve, David and Courtney returned with Wes and Kevin.
The film is satisfying on its on. I don't mind is Scream 5 never happens, but I'd love for it to happen.
- Philattio
- Mar 28, 2012