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TheQuietGamerSep 24, 2015

What we have here is a rare surprise; a remake that actually provides a solid twist on the original. Obviously it doesn't live up to Wes Craven's horror classic, but there's plenty to enjoy here for any fans of Freddy Krueger. That's becauseWhat we have here is a rare surprise; a remake that actually provides a solid twist on the original. Obviously it doesn't live up to Wes Craven's horror classic, but there's plenty to enjoy here for any fans of Freddy Krueger. That's because Jackie Earle Haley does a fantastic job as the character.

Sure, he's no Robert Englund, but Haley gives an excellent performance with this slightly new take on the character. His one-liners are on point and he's just the right amount of creepy. He reminded me why I found the character so fascinating in the first place, and why I fell in love with the original series.

I also have to give the movie props for at least trying to be a serious horror movie. Yeah there are some self-aware funny moments here and there, but it certainly does try to scare you. Unfortunately it does not succeed. The jump scares are predictable and there's nothing here to instill fright. It thankfully manages to avoid turning Freddy into the comical villain some of the later sequels turned him into, but the movie's overreliance on modern horror movie scare tactics that just don't work prevent it from actually being scary. You don't come into this movie looking for frights. You come for the Krueger character and the twist on his fiction.

There are plenty of homages to the original here. It follows roughly the same path and there are plenty of new takes on classic scenes. The real change up comes from Freddy's backstory. This time around the movie isn't afraid to shy away from the pedophilic elements that were only hinted at in the original. It's (thankfully) not very graphic with these elements, but it's no secret what's going on.

Ultimately where the story stumbles is in that none of the characters outside of Freddy are really fleshed out. The parents are just sort of there, and Nancy (Rooney Mara) and Quentin (Kyle Gallner) are the only two teens who get any real screen time. The others are just there to add to the body count. Even with that though we never really get to learn much about them. The characterization falls short.

Still though as a huge fan of most of the original movies I can't find too much that I dislike here. It may be lacking scares and the non-Freddy characters are flat, but when it comes to a new take on one of my favorite characters in all of cinema the movie delivers. Freddy is what attracted me to the series in the first movie. To see him handled well here makes me happy, even if the rest of the film around him doesn't fare so well. I would love to see Haley take up the role again. It's certainly a lot better than most of the sequels to the original.… Expand

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jordyboyMay 3, 2011

This was the best remake ever wow it was great what r u people talking about i mean it was great sure its no robert englund performance but jackie did decent the rest of the cast did great

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vini1904Aug 19, 2012

With good scares, this film manages to get a night's sleep for the audience. But it also is not an exception to the rules that will be forever hated remakes. In my opinion this is one of those rare remakes that can be really good. You neverWith good scares, this film manages to get a night's sleep for the audience. But it also is not an exception to the rules that will be forever hated remakes. In my opinion this is one of those rare remakes that can be really good. You never know if you're dreaming or not.… Expand

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spadenxJan 10, 2012

I liked how Freddy actually had a backstory in this and it explained a lot about his character and why he does the things that he does. I love Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy, even if he isnt England (the original Freddy) he is a good actor andI liked how Freddy actually had a backstory in this and it explained a lot about his character and why he does the things that he does. I love Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy, even if he isnt England (the original Freddy) he is a good actor and worth of the part. The rest of the actors were good as well. There are also a few original parts in there that actually work rather well and I enjoyed them.

The bad parts of the film - The kills were exactly like the original film and like the ending of Freddy vs Jason. I hated that, I wanted original kills that were worthy of Freddy's style, Not some poorly done "reimagining" of the original film's kills. Also the actresses in this film were terrible and ruin the film quite a bit, Rooney Mara was a terrible lead (and actress imo) who killed this film.

I am a long time fan of the Nightmare on Elm Street series and in my opinion, This is one of the best films the franchise has come out with. I liked it enough where I would give the sequel a chance but I wont see it unless they cast a new female lead.… Expand

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Rox22Jan 4, 2013

Personally, I think this movie gets far too much negativity than it deserves. Is it better than the original? No. But how can it be. The original has now been put on such a high pedestal that everyone has forgotten all of its flaws. ThisPersonally, I think this movie gets far too much negativity than it deserves. Is it better than the original? No. But how can it be. The original has now been put on such a high pedestal that everyone has forgotten all of its flaws. This movie is cursed with having to fill extremely large shoes that I doubt anyone could fill. Jackie Earle Haley is no where near as good as Robert Englund, but doesn't do a bad job either, Englund did have 7 movies to get it right after all. Overall: I think this is a great film and I really hope they continue with the series, I just hope that they listen to the fans a bit more for the next film.… Expand

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mishabridunDec 24, 2013

A surprisingly good remake of the original with a refreshing modern taste and pretty good actors. I liked this movie's story more than I did the suspense, but the action and special effects weren't bad at all. The one thing that I didn't likeA surprisingly good remake of the original with a refreshing modern taste and pretty good actors. I liked this movie's story more than I did the suspense, but the action and special effects weren't bad at all. The one thing that I didn't like about this movie is that Freddy's makeup/mask didn't look nearly as good as in the original. Overall, I think this movie could have been worse and was a pretty good remake from the original, but focuses more on the story and not just the kills.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMar 25, 2015

I personally found the movie entertaining and I think it is a good reboot.The characters are stereotyped teenagers and the acting for them is bad but the gory effects and the deaths were good.

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Josephgamers65Oct 31, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010 Reboot is an a-ok solid reboot of the 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street I think the very Beginning of this movie is really good but then when they kill off Jesse and Tina it feels like a Friday the 13th movie this movie could be so much better in the second and third act if the actors did there part it feels like there are just doing it just to make money does not feel like they care but Freddy I really do like Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy is what I wanted because I feel like he can play freddy over Robert Englund of course Robert Englund is great as freddy my issue after three does not feel like Freddy feels like there are playing for comedy which i do not like this remake for me this Freddy i Like that he is scary the voice is awesome how the filmed it the lighting is amazing perfect but than we got the horrible child **** in this which is terrible to see if that was not in here this movie would of been better and also people would respect this flick but the characters are friday the 13th so you don't really care what happens yeah so this remake i did enjoy wish they did not do the child stuff they did but all round a solid remake that i think is solid for what it was doing so I give A Nightmare on Elm Street an B-… Expand

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Ivan1017Aug 5, 2011

I don't know why this movie gets a lot of negativity. There was nothing wrong with it except that there were a lot of jump scare scenes. The acting was actually good but I prefer the one playing Kris to be Nancy. The humour was better thanI don't know why this movie gets a lot of negativity. There was nothing wrong with it except that there were a lot of jump scare scenes. The acting was actually good but I prefer the one playing Kris to be Nancy. The humour was better than the original with those epic one liners like Jesse: Oh my God! Freddy: No just me. The visuals were impressive which I expect because Michael Bay is involved in this one. The origin of Freddy was very well explained too. Don't listen to the critics and those who say that this lacks humour or it's way too serious because you know your watching a horror not a comedy right.… Expand

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FLOPAD180Sep 8, 2010

okay all of you critics out there. Ive seen the original Nightmare on Elm Street and this new one. and i critic movies pretty hard, ask anyone i know. This was a good movie. and thoe whole time i was watching it, i was trying to find theokay all of you critics out there. Ive seen the original Nightmare on Elm Street and this new one. and i critic movies pretty hard, ask anyone i know. This was a good movie. and thoe whole time i was watching it, i was trying to find the flippin difference between this one and the old one. In the new one, there is better graphics, more pop out scenes, and more explanation of Freddy Kruger. In the old one, there is a cool scene where blood shoots out of Johnny Depp's bed, and maybe one more funny line. THEY ARE THE SAME MOVIE. and i know you can never beat the original, but this was a good movie.… Expand

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mrcriticOct 9, 2010

It may have been sort of stupid with bad acting, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. Very funny, but the movie itself made me want to go to sleep. For my first Nightmare movie, I would give it a 4 out of 10.

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TitusPrimeFeb 8, 2011

I am actually very surprised by the mainstream critique of this film. Especially from the critic that also gave it its highest score. His single 3 word statement tells me he didnt watch it, or really wasn't in the mood and shouldnt haveI am actually very surprised by the mainstream critique of this film. Especially from the critic that also gave it its highest score. His single 3 word statement tells me he didnt watch it, or really wasn't in the mood and shouldnt have watched it. I grew up during the Jason and Freddie era. I was terrified as a child and amused as a teenager. The first movie I ever went to at night without my parents and instead with my friends was Friday the 13th part 3 in 3-d. So I believe I understand the attachment and fondness our generation has for these films very well. With that said I thought that Jackie Earle Haley brought depth to Freddie that was hair raising. It gave me the shivers and I was scared all over again. So dont believe the critics just because they gave an opinion. Take my advice and be confident that you wont be wasting your time with this film. Then form your own opinion. :)… Expand

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horcrux2007Jan 25, 2015

It's no way a perfect remake or a perfect stand-alone movie, but it gets its job done pretty well. The acting from most of the cast is solid, especially the actors who played Jesse and Nancy, and I really liked the new Freddy Krueger. He hadIt's no way a perfect remake or a perfect stand-alone movie, but it gets its job done pretty well. The acting from most of the cast is solid, especially the actors who played Jesse and Nancy, and I really liked the new Freddy Krueger. He had a lot of great lines throughout the movie. The gore and visual effects are the movie's strongest aspects. It's a beautiful film to look at. The scares themselves are hit-and-miss because this primarily relies on jump scares. There are a couple of scenes with good tension, however.… Expand

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JosephAMay 3, 2010

Pretty great entry into the franchise. I'm a long time fan and I don't understand the rabid negativity. Most of the people knocking this thing are acting like the original series was some kind of series of cinematic masterpieces Pretty great entry into the franchise. I'm a long time fan and I don't understand the rabid negativity. Most of the people knocking this thing are acting like the original series was some kind of series of cinematic masterpieces and they were not. This Krueger too is far more sinister. I loved it.… Expand

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EdCMay 4, 2010

Definitely don't listen to the critics on this one. Awesome remake. Far and away better than the remakes of horror movies not to mention way better than the source material. A must see for horror fans.

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DavidHoltzerAug 6, 2019

90% of the mixed or negative reviews on this movie are totally biased.This film was much better and way more efficient than any other movies in the franchise.This adaptation is one of my favourite horror movies of all time.It's terrifying90% of the mixed or negative reviews on this movie are totally biased.This film was much better and way more efficient than any other movies in the franchise.This adaptation is one of my favourite horror movies of all time.It's terrifying and has great effects as well as much better characters and story than in the original.The first ever A nightmare on Elm street was goofy and wasn't serious at all, so it didn't have any impact on me but bad affect from cringe.Another big milestone in this franchise's life was Freddy vs. Jason which was a terrible mess.This is the only Freddy Kruger movie that i enjoy.… Expand

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Forrestgump1Sep 24, 2010

The Film a Nightmare on Elm Street is in no WAY perfect i kno what your thinking what the hell am i doing giving this movie what people are saying to be a complete waste of time, The Question i dont even no what i am giving this movie a 4.5The Film a Nightmare on Elm Street is in no WAY perfect i kno what your thinking what the hell am i doing giving this movie what people are saying to be a complete waste of time, The Question i dont even no what i am giving this movie a 4.5 maybe because it was a scary FUN time at the movies. But even tho this movie yes has its many flaws which are pretty much made up by the end of the film this movie maybe Confusing and you may get lost at times .. By the very scary witty outright genius performance that Haley gives as the Very Burned and Disturbed Fred Kruger a Gardner from an Old pre-school!. This movie is cliched and yes you know when the jumps are gonna be tumbling at you.. and when i jump like i did thats when you know this movie is allright!.

The movie starts out with the Twilight Hunk everyone at which is probably going to see this movie Kellan Lutz Who playes Dean i wish i could tell you more about this character but he is killed off within the first 5mins so i cant really tell you anything ... well he is in a Diner the Springwood Diner where he awakes to nothingness and is started to get a little curious he stumbles to the back in the kitchen to find the Clawed Freddy Kruger!.. But i think i will let you see the movie to let you find out how this happens.

At the funeral long time friend of Dean, Nancy played what is kind of like a young Emily Blunt played pretty good by (Rooney Mara) well after Deans death she is starting to see a strange man in her dreams who is burnt to a crisp basically to say hes name which you all no him buy FREDDY! why he is killing these teens one by one no one knows. But when the unsuspecting teens fall asleep they fall into a world at which they cant control.. and at this point your in Freddy's world! where your pretty much dead as soon as you fall asleep.

But as the original Freddy always dead Freddy loved to play with his victims minds before he kills him thats when we finally get a glimpse at this Finger-clawed FREDDY played i think as a very well choice Jackie Earl Haley!. You would maybe think he is not the best choice for Freddy Kruger but honestly if i had to pick someone i would Pick Jackie i mean he is so immersed into this burned Psychopath you really cant go wrong. Soon after another teen and another teen are knocked off the chopping Block!.

Freddy begins getting closer and closer to finding what he wants hes favorite little girl Nancy. But Freddy keeping them up all the time pretty soon you have to get tired am i corrected? Yes sooner or later they all fall asleep... After 70 hrs of non-sleep your body begins to break down and you experience these little things called Micro-Naps where pretty much your whole body is sleeping and you dont even know it thats when Freddy can get you at your most vulnerable point!.

This movie does have alot of scenes you know where the Music level rises about a third and you get this Huge BLAST! .. of sound waves in the theater well shockingly enough that worked for me i was genuinely surprise at the fact ... you pretty much know when one thing is gonna pop out and well that kind of takes away from the fun of going to a horror film but it WORKS! .. There really is no PLOT twist here except the fact is if you have seen the original you know what to expect.

Once again i am going to give credit to Jackie Earl Haley at giving one Hell of a performance here i was really immersed into this guy Fred Kruger the Flashback scenes actually when you dont that he is the way he is you kind of fell sad and lonely for this character but than you find out all the horrible stuff he did and you just feel like wow cant believe i felt sorry for this jerk.

Seeing this movie did bring back some memories of the very first one.. this movie in no way shape or form lives up to the horror classic that is Nightmare on Elm st. But i wish Wes Craven would have had more involvement in this film than he did .. but i guess hes busy planning Scream 4 which i cant wait for. But when all is said and done you are going to be glad you went and Saw a Nightmare on Elm Street! .. 1...2... Freddy's Coming for you! A-

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TehIrishSoapNov 9, 2010

Oscar Worthy. The way Samuel Bayer pulls off the tension and brilliant interaction between the characters is astounding. Freddy Kruger belongs in the high elite club of film characters such as Atticus Finch, The Godfather, And General Patton.Oscar Worthy. The way Samuel Bayer pulls off the tension and brilliant interaction between the characters is astounding. Freddy Kruger belongs in the high elite club of film characters such as Atticus Finch, The Godfather, And General Patton. An absolutely incredible film, that has to be seen by everyone, young and old.… Expand

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JendoS.May 1, 2010

This, my friends, is what a remake SHOULD look like! I went into this movie expecting nothing better than Nightmare 3 (LOL), but what I got was a great reboot, that in my opinion, surpassed the original in many ways. Jackie was the perfect This, my friends, is what a remake SHOULD look like! I went into this movie expecting nothing better than Nightmare 3 (LOL), but what I got was a great reboot, that in my opinion, surpassed the original in many ways. Jackie was the perfect Freddy. His voice, humour and everything else was just SPOT ON. Now, I'm not saying Robert wasn't good, he was also perfect. Weird, huh? Well, I think they were both fantastic in their own ways. People say they don't like that this movie get rid of Freddy's humour, but really, the remake made his jokes more realistic... and funnier. Lines like, "I was only petting him. Hahahah!" were amazing! Both in delivery and writing. Oh, and guess what? There was only ONE explosion in the entire film! I know, right? Michael Bay was involved, and there was only one explosion! Anyways, go watch this movie as soon as possible! It's worth it.… Expand