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There were 2 facets to this movie: a comedy side, and a horror side. One side worked tremendously, the other was disappointing.

If the movie had taken all of the amazing things it did in regards to horror, this would be a damn near perfect slasher flick. Unfortunately, the movie tries to work in some comic relief and humor, which only works on a few occasions. Overall though, the comedy side was almost cringe-worthy, with a few actually funny moments.

The suspense generated was top notch, the scares were genuine, and the violence was creative. Overall this is a great movie, both as a sequel and in its own right. Jamie Lee Curtis does a stupendous job portraying this broken and paranoid character, but I must say that acting in general was lacking. This is a movie that is sure to entertain, and sure to keep you full of suspense, but it just barely misses out on being classified as "great" because of the ineffective use of comedy.

For me, this movie just lacked the "it" factor. I think the movie did all it could possibly do, and did it well, but simply lacked the freedom to make it more dramatic. By being so true to real events, the movie lacks the extra drama and magic that could reel viewers in even more. There is nothing wrong with the movie by any means, do not get me wrong. It's an excellent re-telling of the events, but lacks the magic that could draw audiences in a little more.

This is a movie that will definitely split viewers. I for one, am part of the camp that adores this movie. I seem to find that harsh critics of this movie focus on the wrong things. This is not a movie about logic, this goes so much deeper than that. This movie, if viewed through the appropriate lens, should make you think, and think hard. This movie will change the way you view certain aspects of life (again, assuming you watch with the right attitude).

If you have gripes with this guy's life and choices then you should deal with that separately from judging this movie as a film itself. As a movie, this did all the right things. It sent me on an emotional rollercoaster, it raised questions about society, its cinematography was gorgeous, and it evokes a feeling of freedom in the viewer. I have never felt this way while watching any other movie.

I suggest you watch this movie not through the eyes of a critic looking for things to hate, but as a viewer vulnerable to the messages the movie has to offer.