Yup, this is yet another calculated cash-in on a classic chiller carefully crafted to appeal to the widest possible audience, with none of that nasty gore to offend the squeamish. Instead, we get extremely predictable jump scares and lots of slick CGI, none of which is very frightening. In fact, this film is so pedestrian that it actually makes me yearn for Zelda Rubinstein. This remake of one of the finest moments in horror cinema - the original "Poltergeist" movie - is a prime example of why Hollywood should stop with the whole remaking movies thing that is going on.
Compared to the original movie, this version is a pathetic, shallow and fully unnecessary movie. The attempt to amp the story up to a date was just not working. And at no point throughout the movie did the audience ever get the sensation of the Bowen family ever really being in a dire situation, and the poltergeist events were just far from being impressive or scary.
There was no sense of dread or despair. And it didn't help that the actors and actresses were giving half-hearted performances, it didn't add anything useful to the story. The only one who put on a noteworthy performance was child actor Kyle Catlett playing Griffin Bowen. Effects-wise "Poltergeist" was good. And the most impressive thing about the entire movie was how the visual department portrayed the spirit world.
Now that impressed me a great deal, but it was nowhere near enough to make up for the train-wreck that is the "Poltergeist" movie. It was my undying love for the original movie that made me want to see the remake, and I knew it was going to either be an impressive display of ghostly effects or a real stinker.
Sadly, it turned out to be the latter. But hey, can't claim that it was a surprise. If you, like me, love the "Poltergeist" movie, do yourself a huge favor and stay well clear of the version, because it is a blemish on the original movie. Director Gil Kenan's attempt at reinventing an already established horror masterpiece was like a slap in the face with a dead fish and followed by a bucket of ice water.
It is something nobody really wants and could do without. I don't recall ever seeing the 'Poltergeist' so I have no way to compare the two. Anyway this one is bound to be quite different to reflect modern times, like cell phones, flat screen TVs, remote controlled drones, and GPS tracking.
As of this writing Oct the movie has a 5. It is a very entertaining and funny movie, certainly not meant to be taken too seriously. Sam Rockwell is a good choice as the father, Eric Bowen, recently out of work. Their nice young son is Kyle Catlett as Griffin Bowen.
And the movie really hinges on the performance of young Canadian actress Kennedi Clements as 6-yr-old Madison Bowen. It was her comment at the end, when they are looking for a new home, 'In my last house the closet ate me.
The basic story, they are moving to a new community in Illinois actually filmed in Canada and with Eric just out of work need a good bargain, but they are not told that it was built on the site of an old cemetery.
Plus, locals were told that all the bodies had been moved but it seems only the headstones were moved. The spirits below need to go 'to the light' but need a guide. That is why the young daughter is kidnapped by the poltergeists, she disappears and they have to find a way to get her back. Not wanting to go to the police, who would believe them anyway, they enlist the help of some specialists in hunting this kind of phenomena.
As a last resort they get a well-known ghost hunter and TV personality, Brit Jared Harris as Carrigan Burke, who explains how all this works and helps them accomplish their mission.
You can't appreciate this movie unless you see it in a theater, even a home theater with surround sound and a subwoofer for the deep, picture-rattling bass. The visuals are very good and there are a few scary moments but I found more 'laugh out loud' moments. I was entertained!! I watched it on DVD in my well-equipped home theater. Before I review this remake, let me make a few remarks about the original: I was a young teen in '82 when Steven Spielberg had two hit movies out that summer, E.
I saw it at a mall theater with my brother and his friend. The screen was not very big so that may partly explain why I remember not being too scared by what was happening on screen.
Still, it looked quite effective and was funny as hell part of the time. I saw it three more times on TV and liked it a little more with each showing while recognizing where the real effectiveness was-during scenes where the family were really concerned about little Carol Anne's safety. Anyway, the remake changes much of the structure such as the family just moving in as opposed to the one in the previous movie having already settled in, the teen daughter having more of a participation in the proceedings this time around, and a much different ending.
There seem to be a bit more scares with the way things come more quicker at you perhaps also due to both the 3D images and a much larger screen this time around and things are explained sooner rather than later as in the original.
In summary, this version of Poltergeist was effective in its own way as the original was in its way then. Director Gil Kenan, with some advise from a master of fright, Sam Raimi, brings an original up to date. WOW; it is like moving from kindergarten to grad school. Eric Bowen Sam Rockwell moves his family to a new home, against most of their wishes.
Son Griffin Kyle Catlett is the major objector, but who listens to a kid? When apparitions take little Maddie hostage I really like this version over the original.
Sure, graphics have improved and frightening sequences are intense and creepy. This film is good enough to leave the story alone. Cynical Rockwell brings a bit of humor to the horror. Harris is almost over-the-top, but actually a hoot. Miss Catlett is a cutie for sure. Theo Robertson 25 May Just when you thought Hollywood had remade every single horror movie you've ever seen they shock you - by remaking a horror film you'd almost forgotten about. To be fair to the Studios they do occasionally remake a film that if not superior to the original at least can claim to be totally different to its source.
So a film remade over 30 years after the original movie should in theory be different from the original. Do you know the difference between a good remake and a bad remake?
With a good remake you've got something that shares the basic premise of something else but goes in a totally different direction. With a bad remake you've got something that constantly apes the original with very little embellishment and this would include This version isn't so much a shot for shot remake , but more of restructuring of the original. To be fair we do get a show stopping turn from Jared Harris as a Catholic priest with an impressive Irish accent but apart from that there's little beyond the rudimentary.
It should also be remembered that the film was made before CGI was invented , in other words the special effects back then might not hold up all that well when viewed today but at least you could appreciate all the hard work the special effects crew put in to the production. I guess Hollywood has lost a lot of imagination over the decades? LeonLouisRicci 4 November Unremarkable because it doesn't Break any New Ground and Unnecessary because of that. But it is Hardly a Masterpiece of Horror.
Hey guys don't look now but someone remade a classic and -- are you sitting down for this part -- it isn't as good as the original. You're no doubt shocked reading this. I know I was shocked to discover it myself.
Poltergeist is pretty much your typical remake of a horror classic from decades past. But they fail to match the atmosphere or scares of the originals, let alone surpassing them in any way.
There's nothing in this remake that is better than the original Poltergeist. Not one minor insignificant thing is an improvement. Which begs the question, of course, why even remake it to begin with? The answer to that is the same as always: dolla dolla bills, y'all. The characters are a mixed bag, with the husband and wife both unlikable jerks who shouldn't have kids.
The two little kids are the most likable members of the family. They, along with Jared Harris' ghost hunter, are the only enjoyable characters in this. The familiarity of the material hurts the film.
Not just because it's a remake of a classic but for reminding one of many more recent Poltergeist-inspired movies, such as the Insidious series.
So even if you find some young people who haven't seen the first Poltergeist, they are likely to still think this is derivative of the recent stuff they are familiar with. Featurette Sam I Am. Interview Gil Kenan. Gil Kenan Sam Raimi.
Photos Top cast Edit. Jane Adams Dr. Brooke Powell as Dr. Brooke Powell. Susan Heyward Sophie as Sophie. Nicholas Braun Boyd as Boyd. Karen Ivany Mrs. Stoller as Mrs. Patrick Garrow Mr. Stoller as Mr. Lopes Cashier as Cashier.
John Stoneham Jr. Angry Man as Angry Man. Kathryn Greenwood Realtor as Realtor. He gets mad at her for messing up her line. Alternate versions The U. Blu-ray release includes an "Extended Cut" that runs 7 minutes longer than the Theatrical Cut, which is also on the Blu-ray. User reviews Review.
Top review. Just not good. The psychic they made out to be some guy faking it through his life instead of like in the original where she was legit and respected. Most scenes from the first are there, but NONE of the original scenes are even close to being half as good as the original. Remember "There herrreeee", well, there was no life in it when this girl repeated the same line. The casting was not bad. I think it was the director and script writers that really butchered this.
The first movie had an atmosphere about it. This had nothing. I have seen B flicks with better atmosphere. I cannot recommend this movie unless you are really bored or maybe want to compare to the original. Or you are just tired of banging your head against the wall. FAQ 1. What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Cut?
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