My Bloody Valentine 3D

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MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D

Let me start by saying that this movie was really really fun. And if you're going to see it, shell out the extra $2 to go see it in 3D. It really surprised me by how much I enjoyed myself.

Now for the real review, I'll start by addressing the thing that if you're even thinking of seeing this, the kills. Some were pretty bland, lots of oh, here's a shield, this will protect me, then after a while fail to dodge. Some where kind of mediocre, a nurse being pickaxed in the back. And some where just off-the-wall cool, shovel used in a way that they probably shouldn't. You even get the cliche of partying teens being killed.

And yes, plenty of gore. You see a persons ribcage, without the skin covering it. You even see lots of human hearts, in chocolate heart candy. It just never looked that realistic. But for a movie like this, I guess we have to suspend belief for an hour and half. The 3d enhanced this a lot though, the beginning scene does feel like it drags you into the movie.

Now as far as the technical aspect goes, the direction was meh. I think I was the only one who noticed, but during some of the later kill scenes (starting with Red in the mine) it looked like someone was like speeding the film up. It was just weird. Also, it used the AvP:R method of being to dark at times. You've got it man, you've got to flaunt it.

As far as the script goes, lots of people make stupid decisions (Sarah and Tom in the car towards the end.) The ending was pretty stupid, I mean they try to throw you a curve ball, but it's still a bad ball thrown. While still talking about baseball, this curve ball was so bad, it almost hits you in the kahunas. It also ended in the cliche way of the killer, I'll be back, way. I'm not even sure, why the killer did it. No motive appeared, even after the flashy montage.

The acting doesn't really help the script either. Jensen Ackles can barely act, and is quickly becoming the next Paul Walker. I never felt any chemistry between him and Jamie King. It was even worse with Kerr Smith. One role I really did like was a naked Betsy Rue,not just because she's naked (but it certainly helps) but the fact that she's funny, campy, and delivers a hella good scream.

To wrap it up, MBV is a so-so movie. But I had fun watching it and I think you will too