Friday the 13th
New Line Cinema | Release Date: February 13, 2009
6.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 378 Ratings
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10
LukeLFeb 16, 2009
This movie shouldn't be reviewed. During tough times people like to just watch someone take out they're aggresions. Especially when those aggressions are annoying college co-eds. This movie was everything I hoped for. Great killing This movie shouldn't be reviewed. During tough times people like to just watch someone take out they're aggresions. Especially when those aggressions are annoying college co-eds. This movie was everything I hoped for. Great killing scenes and no story. Perfect. Too many cheesy pot references though. But, Jason fixes this problem.… Expand
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MartinS.Feb 16, 2009
This remake is a mixture of the classic cliches of horror films. The producers didn't take the example of Halloween, who was an original and excellent remake of his first episode. It was a pity.
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5
McKinleyWFeb 16, 2009
This movie is so bad it's hilarious. The only reason it get a 5 it a mix of pity and confusion.
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jamietFeb 16, 2009
People friday the 13th 12 times before, on the first few it was called night mare on elm street so i think they people in Hollywood are just running out off ideas that they have to mess with the old classics.
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OwenMFeb 15, 2009
This film doesn't deserve a 10, nor does it deserve what the critics are giving it. I enjoyed the film for the most part, it was very enjoyable to sit back and relax with some friends to a decent horror film. It's definitely worth This film doesn't deserve a 10, nor does it deserve what the critics are giving it. I enjoyed the film for the most part, it was very enjoyable to sit back and relax with some friends to a decent horror film. It's definitely worth seeing if you're a fan of Jason Vorhees, or horror movies in general.… Expand
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marytFeb 15, 2009
If you've seen any 80's horror flick this will not be a very surprising movie as it uses the same predictable scenes over and over. The killing scenes are not inventive and hardly gory. This movie relies on loud noises to scare. If you've seen any 80's horror flick this will not be a very surprising movie as it uses the same predictable scenes over and over. The killing scenes are not inventive and hardly gory. This movie relies on loud noises to scare. Save your money.… Expand
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10
RHammondFeb 14, 2009
I really enjoyed this movie, although the critics seem to disagree with me :) VERY close to the originals, and I loved the humor plugged into it as well. I'd definitely recommend this to any horror film fans.
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8
TimTFeb 14, 2009
Great remake, not sure why critics don't like it, audiences seem wowed by it!
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DerekWFeb 14, 2009
A great Saturday afternoon matinee flick! Stupid, but fun.
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DanielSFeb 14, 2009
This movie was awesome... I do not understand the critics & their bad reviews there the ones who don't know a good movie when they see it. Anybody who's a Jason fan or just likes a good horror slasher movie is going to fall in love This movie was awesome... I do not understand the critics & their bad reviews there the ones who don't know a good movie when they see it. Anybody who's a Jason fan or just likes a good horror slasher movie is going to fall in love with this film PERIOD!… Expand
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MikePFeb 14, 2009
Uninspired and pointless.
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JohnMFeb 14, 2009
Its been a long time since I have actually seen a "good" horror movie. Most of them are shit. Although this movie is far from originial, the cast and crew did an excellent job with this re-invisionment. The characters are well written and Its been a long time since I have actually seen a "good" horror movie. Most of them are shit. Although this movie is far from originial, the cast and crew did an excellent job with this re-invisionment. The characters are well written and funny, there is enough tits to make everyone happy, and the kills are off the hook. I had a good time watching it. Props.… Expand
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RovertNFeb 14, 2009
Welcome back to Crystal Lake in a chilling re-imagining of the classic horror film. Searching for his missing sister, Clay Miller heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake. Against the advice of police and cautions from the Welcome back to Crystal Lake in a chilling re-imagining of the classic horror film. Searching for his missing sister, Clay Miller heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has in the search for his missing sister, Whitney, with the help of Jenna, a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are all about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they've entered the domain of Jason Voorhees.… Expand
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PeterJFeb 14, 2009
I think is a great remake, a great soundtrack with a very suspense.
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JesseBFeb 14, 2009
At first I was nervous of this Friday the 13th remake but it delivers big time. Rob Zombie should take notes on how to do a proper remake. Forget what these critics say, the movie is fun, it has everything that a Friday the 13th movie should At first I was nervous of this Friday the 13th remake but it delivers big time. Rob Zombie should take notes on how to do a proper remake. Forget what these critics say, the movie is fun, it has everything that a Friday the 13th movie should have except this time it comes without the cheese. Do yourself a favor and go watch it.… Expand
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ChrisPFeb 14, 2009
This movie was far better than I had expected... To think i wasnt even particularly interested in seeing the movie beforehand! It has alot of action and intense slash scenes.... I will be getting this when the DVD comes out for sure!
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AndrewRFeb 13, 2009
Ok I won't lie to you I hate horror movies, and poor quality movies, and movies with bad actors/actresses... but seriously, this was awesome. I'm not trying to say it doesn't have those qualities in spades (cuz it does) but Ok I won't lie to you I hate horror movies, and poor quality movies, and movies with bad actors/actresses... but seriously, this was awesome. I'm not trying to say it doesn't have those qualities in spades (cuz it does) but subtract a few pointless sex scenes from it and it's one of the most entertaining movies I've seen in awhile. This could just be some personal phenomena I experienced after for so long being caught up in critiquing and analyzing every intricate detail of a movie, but it really is just plain, predictable, unprecedented fun.… Expand
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ChadS.Feb 13, 2009
Jason takes a hostage. "Friday the 13th" is short on surprises, but that's a divergence from the norm, right? Jason may be an unrepentant, cold-blooded killer, but at least he doesn't play games with his victims. Compared to the Jason takes a hostage. "Friday the 13th" is short on surprises, but that's a divergence from the norm, right? Jason may be an unrepentant, cold-blooded killer, but at least he doesn't play games with his victims. Compared to the killer from the "Saw" movies, that practically makes him Mother Theresa. You can't call this mama's boy compassionate, but at least he never gives his teen prey any hope. With machete in hand, the killing is over and done with in a jiffy, then he sets his sights on the next nubile(or dude) without ceremony. If there's such a thing as good slasher etiquette, Jason could start his own finishing school for homicidal maniacs. Structured like a trilogy-in-one(the film has two prologues, or rather, two short films), the final girl in the second part survives his bloodlust rampaging. If the filmmaker had the artistic latitude to try something really different, he could have used Jean Cocteau's "Beauty and the Beast" as a template for this hypothetical relationship between Jason and the girl. An affinity for Whitney(Amanda Righetti) is suggested, but never fully realized, largely because the main demographic for "Friday the 13th" are fanboys, who would probably balk at their anti-hero displaying an unprecedented sensitive side. Since Whitney is alive, she must be receiving sustenance from her goalie-masked captor; the filmmaker, however, decided to keep all of the girl's meals and met hydration needs off-screen. To do otherwise, would force the filmmaker's hand into showing that Jason has some deep-seated humanity left, somewhere in his black heart, contrary to the mythology of this inexplicably popular franchise.… Expand
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caseynFeb 13, 2009
Down to the basics of a horror/slasher film.
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JasonPFeb 13, 2009
This remake is more create and innovative aside from the older films and creates a scary and suspencful atmosphere. Jason is far different in "personality" than the last movies and acts more human and insane than before. There are things This remake is more create and innovative aside from the older films and creates a scary and suspencful atmosphere. Jason is far different in "personality" than the last movies and acts more human and insane than before. There are things that I would've liked to change, but in general this is a great movie for pure entertainment. Plus an amazing ending.… Expand
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kwont.Feb 13, 2009
this movie was fun to watch! even though it was 2 hrs. long, this film kept me interested all the way to the end! The kill scenes were good, every last one of them , reminds me of the campy-grindhouse trailers.
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SamAFeb 13, 2009
I came into this not expecting a whole lot but I was happily suprised as to how good this movie is. I don't understand why the critics are saying the kills are not unique. They are phenonal! There were kills in this movie that i've I came into this not expecting a whole lot but I was happily suprised as to how good this movie is. I don't understand why the critics are saying the kills are not unique. They are phenonal! There were kills in this movie that i've never seen before and i watch a lot of horror movies. The acting wasn't great but padalecki and righetti as the leads were very good as well as ms. panabaker. The rest served their purpose. Mears as Jason was among the best to ever play him. The visuals were specatcular and I was very impressed with the whole movie. The beginning was awesome and grabbed my attention and held throughout the whole thing. Nispel did a great job directing and a horror movie has to be pretty good for me to take the time to post a review b/c most of the newer horror movies and remakes have been terrible, I love the Halloween movies more than any other but this was much better than the halloween remake and I really liked what Rob Zombie did with that film but Friday the 13th was much better. I encourage everyone to go and see this movie and decide for themselves. It will satisfy causual horror fans as well as friday the 13th fans.… Expand
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