Friday the 13th
New Line Cinema | Release Date: February 13, 2009
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ChemikerAug 14, 2023
Как ремейк, неплохо, нам показывают кратко что было в первой части в 1980г, события первой части фильма, трансформация джейсона из 2 части в 3 часть, несколько отсылок. Но все таки теперь у Джейсона подземное убежище, а не развалины, да и домКак ремейк, неплохо, нам показывают кратко что было в первой части в 1980г, события первой части фильма, трансформация джейсона из 2 части в 3 часть, несколько отсылок. Но все таки теперь у Джейсона подземное убежище, а не развалины, да и дом в принципе неплох. В самом начале первые 20 минут, думал как можно убить всех, а что будет показывать еще час? Но это было на завтрак, как понял героиня похоже на ее мать в молодости видимо. Оценил несколько не совсем толерантных шуток, я даже не знаю но вроде по контексту похоже, они реально себе это позволили в 2009? Смело. Есть пару шаблонных моментов, где я точно знал что произойдет, это печалит, но момент с машиной было круто, я даже засомневался. Концовка подразумевает продолжение, жду интерпретацию 4 5 6 7 8 частей, 9 думаю обойдемся, 10 можно. Кассу фильм собрал, так как 8 лет не было фильмов, были слухи что в 2017-18 выйдет фильм, но его отменили. Ждем, надеемся.… Expand
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KutchikiFeb 9, 2023
friday 13th (2009) is a remake that includes the first 3 movies of the series, the movie looks very nice purely from the visual point of view, Jason is portrayed as a hunter in the movie and the movie also explains how jason always moves sofriday 13th (2009) is a remake that includes the first 3 movies of the series, the movie looks very nice purely from the visual point of view, Jason is portrayed as a hunter in the movie and the movie also explains how jason always moves so fast could, but the movie itself didn't differ very much from the rest of the series. So if you like the normal friday 13th movies you will like the movie too.… Expand
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FilmanwaltNov 4, 2022
I found it slightly better, but it didn't really pick me up either. There is no horror mood, the camera shake got on my nerves and made all the chase scenes cramp. But there was one or the other death made cool, even if I had to laugh at theI found it slightly better, but it didn't really pick me up either. There is no horror mood, the camera shake got on my nerves and made all the chase scenes cramp. But there was one or the other death made cool, even if I had to laugh at the death of the lady on the jetty (you just had to show your breasts again).

It was just so typically clichéd, going out alone, scattering when you run away, etc.… Expand
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royalguy07Oct 24, 2022
I didn't mind this too much. Yes, 90% of the characters are as annoying as can be but that is the classic. The final act was so dark it was a real chore to see anything at all, especially with the shaky cam film style.
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Narwhale73May 31, 2022
It's a normal slasher films with a higher budget and somewhat likable characters. That alone makes it one of the better movies in the franchise.
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kyle20ellisMar 26, 2022
'Friday the 13th' may have been panned by critics when first released but since then it is one of the most famous and influential horror films, the franchise containing one of horror's most iconic villains. The film is popular enough to'Friday the 13th' may have been panned by critics when first released but since then it is one of the most famous and influential horror films, the franchise containing one of horror's most iconic villains. The film is popular enough to become a franchise and spawn several sequels of varying quality and generally inferior to the one that started it all off.

It is very easy to call the 2009 'Friday the 13th' as a remake, for reasons that are easy to understand. Personally am actually to judge 'Friday the 13th' (2009) as a reboot rather than a remake. While not quite as bad as has been said, it even fails by reboot standards. There was no point to it whatsoever, the series should just have stopped at the last sequel and even then the series was severely fatigued, the fifth or sixth for me was the last watchable 'Friday the 13th' film, and there is very little to recommend it judging it as an overall film.

Entries like 'Jason Takes Manhattan' and 'Jason X' may have been heavily problematic and less than mediocre, but credit is due to them for trying to do something different. 'Friday the 13th' (2009) has very few ideas of its own and the very few attempted were either cheaply executed (such as an out of character Jason), felt like they were lifted from another film (too many of the deaths are sadistic enough to be near-'Saw' territory) and more horror genre clichés done to death.

The story is suggestive of the series being completely stale and takes forever to get going after the first 20 minutes, with very little happening and with a lot of gratuitous, cheap and pointless elements. Apart from one respectable performance, the acting is horrendous even by 'Friday the 13th' standards, the characters are ones you want dead fast and have nothing interesting about them and the dialogue would likely make even more forgiving people embarrassed. The ending is far too abrupt and anti-climactic, as well as going too far with the ridiculousness.

Very few of the deaths are that memorable or disturbing, they're just too sadistic and paced too fast to make much impact. There is a severe shortage of suspense and scares, next to zero in both departments past the opening, replaced instead by childish humour and an overdose of gore, nudity and profanity that adds nothing. Pacing is erratic and the direction is often lifeless, especially in most of the first half. Can remember very little distinguished or memorable about the music, mostly one of the series' best assets now completely forgettable here.

Despite these many drawbacks, there are positives. The first 20 minutes were absolutely great, it was tense, scary, clever, suspenseful and compelling. It actually gave the feeling that the series had redeemed itself.

Technically, apart from some slapdash MTV-like editing that just didn't belong the production values were stylish and atmospheric.

Although no Kane Hodder, Derek Mears is a wholly respectable and imposingly unsettling Jason.

Overall, started off so well and then went downhill like water down the plughole. 3/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022
Ignoring the confusing title, I am treating this as a sequel, reminds us what happened in the first film and kind of ignores the sequels but doesn't totally discount them. This has the Cabin Fever (2002) effect with unlikable characters thatIgnoring the confusing title, I am treating this as a sequel, reminds us what happened in the first film and kind of ignores the sequels but doesn't totally discount them. This has the Cabin Fever (2002) effect with unlikable characters that you really want to die and maybe the odd one that you relate to. This works well for Friday the 13th as Jason is the antihero that you root for to kill the repugnant teens. There were a few moments that were jarring, like when Jason was just standing on the roof, this section didn’t really make sense. This film doesn't change the formula of the original, it doesn't try to do anything different, and this is why I like it! The series lost its way and became a joke, the original 4 films were the best and this fits in well with the original 4. On a technical front this is perfect looking and sounding. Violence is brutal but not gory enough for me. Jason is badass and back (if only for one short movie).… Expand
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tellmikeyyJan 26, 2022
Definitely more Slasher-Suspense then Horror but it’s still watchable. Caught me off guard that Jason was able to run in this film but nonetheless some kills were pretty nice and the soundtrack was nostalgic. 2009 horror humor at its core.
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ForeverFinalGirDec 15, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m sitting here, typing this review up, and it finally hits me. This movie reminds me more of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie than a Friday the 13th movie. It feels like that franchise anyways. Yes, we get the iconic hockey mask and the story about Mrs. Vorhees. But the grittiness, the kidnapping, and there’s something there that reminds me of Texas Chainsaw.

PLOT

A group of college friends decide to spend the weekend in a house near Crystal Lake. Also, a young man is looking for his sister who, along with her friends, disappeared near there, a month earlier.

MY THOUGHTS

Oh boy! With this rewatch I do think I like it more. But I also realized some issues I hadn’t noticed before. It’s still one of the better made remakes unlike some of the other remakes. I’m looking at you A Nightmare on Elm Street. You were total garbage.

For the positives, I like how the kills are brutal. The whole film is darker, grittier, and the kills are great. I feel it’s even scarier than the more recent sequels have been. Yes, we have a few of the typical characters that are annoying but we do have characters we like and feel bad for if they die. I liked Wade and Richie. Their banter was fun. And Chewie. Poor Chewie. He had a brutal death. I liked Chewie and Lawrence joking around as well. Then, you have the nudity. It wouldn’t be a Jason movie without some nudity. Right? We get plenty of that with the three girls. Though, I read that Michael Bay walked out of opening night of the movie because of all the nudity. Like really? I don’t think it was too much. LOL

And now to the problems I had with the movie. And this first one is something that I know I’m not the only one who has a problem with. Jason doesn’t kidnap people! WTF? He kills. That’s his MO. This kidnapping her cause she looks like someone in a picture in a locket? I call **** on this. I really hated this change in it. It’s like Rob Zombie’s Halloween. Why change a characteristic of the character that they’ve had the whole series? (With Zombie’s Halloween, he changed Michael’s backstory, in that he came from an abusive, white trash family. It takes away the terror of someone who came from a good loving home just being evil.) This has always left a bad taste in my mouth with this film.

My other issue is the bait and switch with the final girl. You think Jenna (Danielle Panabaker) is the final girl with Clay (Jared Padalecki), and then bam! She gets killed so that Whitney (Amanda Righetti) is the final girl. Yet she hasn’t been in most of the movie! We see her in the first 20 minutes and then for most of the movie she is absent, and then gets to swoop in at the end to snag the final girl. Nope. You need to earn that title and I don’t feel like she earns it. Nothing against the actress, but her character doesn’t deserve it. Just my opinion.

So, I’m watching the movie and there’s this nagging feeling that this movie has a feel of another franchise. I couldn’t figure it out. While writing this I realized it felt like a recent Texas Chainsaw movie. To my surprise I found out that the director, Marcus Nispel, also directed the 2003 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. So that’s why they seem similar.

Overall not bad for a Friday the 13th movie. It has it’s issues but it doesn’t detract too much from the movie. I would definitely recommend watching.

According to co-writer Damian Shannon, the character of Jason Voorhees was re-envisioned as more territorial, like a hunter, someone who doesn’t kill people at random but will defend his territory from anyone invading it, and this in the most horrible manner.
If you pay attention closely you can see a wheelchair and a sweater in the tunnels. The wheelchair is a call back to Mark who was a paraplegic Friday the 13th Part 2. The sweater is a throwback to Mrs. Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th.
This film is the first Friday The 13th film to use CGI weapons, like the machete, as some scenes were too risky to film.
Let’s get into the rankings:

Kills/Blood/Gore: 4/5
Sex/Nudity: 3/5
Scare factor: 4/5
Enjoyment factor: 4/5

My Rank: 3.75/5
IMDB: 5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: critics: 2.6/10 audience: 4.6/10
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KaijukaiSep 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. he 2009 Friday the 13th remake this movie is the most mediocre film in the franchise it's not as bad or dumb as the 12-7 but it does not hold up to 5-1 it's a solid remake but a bit too much on the sex and drugs seriously in the opening scene they go camping crystal lake to bag up some of the devil's lettuce the opening scene is the best part of the film and get this the opening scene is the 25 minutes long it's crazy! Check it out it's alright… Expand
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Cementer200Sep 27, 2020
Friday the 13th (2009) is a bad movie. the plot of the movie is good at first but is poorly executed with forgettable characters there is too much of a focus around Jason Voorhees not really his victims.
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reboot where Jason keeps a girl captive, her brother comes, he kills a group of other kids, one of which has perfect nipple placement apparently.… Expand
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HeyisgerardJun 20, 2020
One of the best I've ever seen. This movie is really catchy. It remains as one of the best slash movies.
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PanchogulJun 1, 2020
Un remake bastante sólido y efectivo, creo que supera bastante a la versión original, pero en el fondo no es una película que aporte algo nuevo a la franquicia teniendo los mismos elementos y fórmulas de las entregas previas.
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robertoiglesiasApr 20, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was so cruel to this film back then. But I actually like it.
The main 3 characters, Clay, Jenna, and Whitney are all amazing. The new Jason is done well in my opinion, and his movements are intimidating. Some characters and some nudity are annoying, and I don't like how Jenna was killed off at the end, but I still enjoy it.… Expand
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AdrianOst07Mar 24, 2020
The 2009 remake starts off strong. Immediately we see that the new Jason is deadlier, faster and more powerful when hunting down his prey. The new Jason is probably one of my favourite Jason's from the franchise, I love his agility andThe 2009 remake starts off strong. Immediately we see that the new Jason is deadlier, faster and more powerful when hunting down his prey. The new Jason is probably one of my favourite Jason's from the franchise, I love his agility and Machete kills and some of the other creative kills such as the axe throw or the Bear trap. People will say that "It's nothing like the originals, what is this crap?", but what people you gotta understand that slashers were a lot different back in the 80's than it was in 2009. Friday the 13th did a good job for the 21st Century standard and did a cool spin on "What if Friday the 13th was set in modern times/How would the movie look with the new and improved cinematography 20 years later. The originals will still be classics in cinema history but in my opinion, this movie should be separated away from the 80's and 90's Friday the 13th anthology and stay in its category of its own or go in the category of "reboots of classic horrors". It would be cool to get another Friday the 13th film, 10 years later, same with what they did with Halloween.

Overall, the reboot is a great movie. The classic Friday the 13th movies are classics and are great in their own way just as this movie is great in its own way. I wouldn't personally compare the two as they come from 2 different decades and in my opinion, rocked both decades when it came to slasher movies.… Expand
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Rcavey92212Mar 14, 2020
When I first saw this movie I absolutely hated it. My expectations were on the high side. I loved the f13 franchise and was a big fan of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake which Marcus Nispel was also responsible for. So I thought to myselfWhen I first saw this movie I absolutely hated it. My expectations were on the high side. I loved the f13 franchise and was a big fan of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake which Marcus Nispel was also responsible for. So I thought to myself it was a sure bet especially with the mindset of how hard is it to execute one of these movies. Well apparently quite difficult because this disappointing dumb fest highlights all the things that brought the slasher to a close in the late 80s, Early 90s. And ontop of that he uses the same execution that he did in Chainsaw. It's very serious, drab cinematography and bleached film. All if those suited that film perfectly but here they feel very much out of place. F13 has always been fun and this revamp is anything but. In fact it's quite miserable, drawn out and lifeless. Derek Mears is fine as Hason but the film is nonsensical and 95% of the characters are really unlikable. The hot but bland Jared Padalecki and mousey Danielle Panabaker aside. Watching it now I hate it a little less but it's just not fun in any way, the kills are uninspired and the finale like the rest of the film is just plain stupid. *SPOILER* I mean after everything they go through with the cops on the way they push his body into the lake just for one last cheap jump scare, which sadly sums up the whole experience.

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Truth_of_PiscesApr 11, 2019
Having seen all the Friday the 13th films, I can say this: none of them are what you would call "good movies". They're dumb fun, and that's why I enjoy them. You don't come to these movies for the horror(what little there really is), or forHaving seen all the Friday the 13th films, I can say this: none of them are what you would call "good movies". They're dumb fun, and that's why I enjoy them. You don't come to these movies for the horror(what little there really is), or for the shallow and disposable characters. You come to them for Jason and to watch him kill people in creative and crazy ways. This movie delivers on that front, even if it is a little derivative and trite. The kills aren't going to match the creativity of some of the later Friday the 13th films, but that's only because it's more grounded like the original four and it (mostly)works. The Jason in this film is like a menacing predator stalking in the bushes rather than the hulking unstoppable force of death Kane Hodder was during his time as the character, and it's a shame that it never got a sequel, because the idea of Jason as a "hunter" is far more appealing. Overall, this movie serves as a solid reboot the franchise, and it certainly will hold up better than the original ever did.… Expand
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MoviezNPMar 7, 2019
I really don't understand the hate people inflict upon this movie. Obviously, it's not a great movie. But is a lot better than every single movie that came after the original, with an exception of Freddy vs. Jason. .
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Good : We get someI really don't understand the hate people inflict upon this movie. Obviously, it's not a great movie. But is a lot better than every single movie that came after the original, with an exception of Freddy vs. Jason. .
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Good : We get some interesting characters and an okay mystery-ish film. There is suspense and you can get invested in the story. Unlike the Nightmare remake, this is somewhat a different movie. The first one wasn't perfect, so this made it a little different and kind of its own movie. The entire beginning of Crystal Lake killings is not altered at all. But the story it tells is sort of a little different than that of the earlier ones. Characters are interesting. Perhaps the most interesting characters in the entire franchise. And some actors do a good job. Jason, in this movie, doesn't kill a particular character. The reason is shown to us, and we some may think it is way nonsensical - remember - it was recycled from part 2. And many of you defend part 2. And, it played out in a bit more realistic way in this movie. .
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Bad : There are some pseudo pornography scenes here and there. One thing for sure. If you want porn in your horror film, Friday the 13th films will never disappoint. We get some weird character interactions. And there are some annoying clichés. Why does a black guy or an Asian guy have to die first? And Jason killed one of the people who interacted with our lead, but not the other. Why? Either he kills only in his territory, or he kills everyone who comes in his way - that's what I understood from these movies. But, it's totally random if he kills whoever he wants and spares in the same way. I hate the ending which was an attempt of getting more sequels which we never did. .
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Conclusion : There are things to like about it, and things to hate about it. I don't want to spoil anything regarding the "mystery" or "reveal" elements. As strange as it may sound, it's a movie in the franchise I would recommend, if I have to. .
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tewa_kanuiJul 30, 2018
I expected this movie to be scarier, but it was not. Why am I not surprised anyway ? The series have such a bad reputation. The genre of slasher horror movies has lost its success and I'm beginning to know why now. I'm basically a horrorI expected this movie to be scarier, but it was not. Why am I not surprised anyway ? The series have such a bad reputation. The genre of slasher horror movies has lost its success and I'm beginning to know why now. I'm basically a horror movie watcher, but this didn't really scare me, the whole plot was so flat and predictable. The actors are ok though.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJun 29, 2018
This movie is the eleventh sequel to "Friday the 13th". The number is gigantic, considering that the franchise never had a single spark of quality. This time, the franchise tried to return to its origins, to the old abandoned camp on theThis movie is the eleventh sequel to "Friday the 13th". The number is gigantic, considering that the franchise never had a single spark of quality. This time, the franchise tried to return to its origins, to the old abandoned camp on the shores of Crystal Lake, probably in an attempt to remake the first film. Despite being considerably better than the first film and any other film in the franchise, it's still not really a good movie. It creates good environment and suspense but, in fact, we already know everything that will happen, the material is totally worn. The bet on adolescent nudity, deplorable attempts to make sex scenes and drunkenness, make the film immediately obnoxious and prevents any sympathy for those creatures called "teenagers". Was it good to see them dying? It was... but it's not worth watching the movie to see it.… Expand
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TheRussianatorApr 11, 2018
I have no clue how Michael Bay and his production company "Platinum Dunes" came to a decision to remake a lame slasher movie into the same lame slasher movie. I mean, they had to have something in mind that would improve the original. ButI have no clue how Michael Bay and his production company "Platinum Dunes" came to a decision to remake a lame slasher movie into the same lame slasher movie. I mean, they had to have something in mind that would improve the original. But there isn't anything. It has better make-up, but for a 2009 movie that's not really a compliment. The only thing a enjoyed was the last act and the tunnels that Jason uses to move around the camp. Also, what annoyed me the most was the overuse of sex. I have no problem with sex, as long as it develops the characters. This movie uses sex just to drag the narrative and has no value.… Expand
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MrTacoBobJul 29, 2017
This "remake" its not a remake. Its just an ordinary jason film but its lacking character and scariness but besides that its a decent movie. I dont really recommend it.
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bfoore90Jan 25, 2017
It's okay, not as bad as people make it out to be. Nonetheless, it still horribly acted by most of the cast but Jared Padalecki and Danielle Panabaker and some of the story elements are almost laughably bad. It still plays out like an 80'sIt's okay, not as bad as people make it out to be. Nonetheless, it still horribly acted by most of the cast but Jared Padalecki and Danielle Panabaker and some of the story elements are almost laughably bad. It still plays out like an 80's horror movie, tons of sex and drugs, teens getting murdered one by one, which should please fans of the original (which was also laughably bad)… Expand
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marcmyworksNov 14, 2016
The remake of Friday the 13th is not a bad attempt at revamping the series, however it fails in the most epic part of a remake, it gives us nothing new. Jason is just not scary anymore, I think I would rather see an insane lunatic on theThe remake of Friday the 13th is not a bad attempt at revamping the series, however it fails in the most epic part of a remake, it gives us nothing new. Jason is just not scary anymore, I think I would rather see an insane lunatic on the rampage then a zombie killer.… Expand
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imthenoobJun 15, 2016
I liked what they did with Jason, Making him a more Rambo styled killer than just an immortal psychopath. They did a solid enough job mixing the plots of the first 3 original films together into this one and the kills are certainlyI liked what they did with Jason, Making him a more Rambo styled killer than just an immortal psychopath. They did a solid enough job mixing the plots of the first 3 original films together into this one and the kills are certainly entertaining. Could have been acted better and would have been nice to see something different with the plot too. Not a terrible movie though.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeApr 22, 2016
Jason Voorhees is back for some more slashing and dicing in Crystal Lake. Michael Bay decides to join Producing Lane 101 when it comes to making this. He made the entire franchise lose its mojo. Too boring, so tired, this Friday the 13thJason Voorhees is back for some more slashing and dicing in Crystal Lake. Michael Bay decides to join Producing Lane 101 when it comes to making this. He made the entire franchise lose its mojo. Too boring, so tired, this Friday the 13th calls My Bloody Valentine to join with the rest of the horrible horror films.… Expand
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jelenabiebs31Jan 18, 2016
This was enjoyable, had a few jump scares and the kills were great.

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jsharbourOct 12, 2015
Garbage. I've watched the entire Friday the 13th series in the past few months, so they are all fresh in my mind, and this 2009 remake is absolute garbage with no redeeming qualities and just stupid and brutal. There is also a huge plotGarbage. I've watched the entire Friday the 13th series in the past few months, so they are all fresh in my mind, and this 2009 remake is absolute garbage with no redeeming qualities and just stupid and brutal. There is also a huge plot failure where a woman escapes from Jason's underground hive, runs through the woods to escape, and then 30 minutes later is back in chains--with no explanation or scene explaining how she was re-captured. Edited out? What an epic fail.

I'm really not surprised at how bad this movie is because Michael Bay was involved in it. He should really just be banned from Hollywood. Next time I see his name come up front and center at the beginning, I'll just quit and save myself an hour. I did not finish this movie, just couldn't take it after an hour.

Yes, we know, death and sex go hand-in-hand. Put people in situations where they're having lots of sex and then murder them gets the adrenalin pumping. But seriously, this is 2015, not 1985. Aren't we beyond that primal crap by now? When it's this obvious it doesn't work. Sure, the girls are fun to look at, but I was at least expecting a bare minimum plot here IN ADDITION.… Expand
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Meth-dudeMar 25, 2015
Unfortunately the movie is kinda slow,the acting is not that good and the death are not really outrageous but,the movie is entertaining and he's a respectable reboot.
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lukechristianscJan 13, 2015
i thought that Friday the 13th needed a remake why? cause the characters need to improve, the fact their the horror's disposable cliche characters.It came true and it's dumb and more dumber. I expected that the remake was awful and i wasi thought that Friday the 13th needed a remake why? cause the characters need to improve, the fact their the horror's disposable cliche characters.It came true and it's dumb and more dumber. I expected that the remake was awful and i was right. When the movie started We have druggie teenagers and the sluts as well, go camping at " Camp Crystal lake." girls take off their shirts and then sex happens! did you think when watching this remake did you think there was going to be no sex? your wrong and there is sex a lot. (That's not the point), Then they wonder off into oblivion then they find Jason! the characters into the original were dumb in this "remake" they get Dumber. The story continues, a bunch of teens (what ever they are) are spending a week at a mansion.By the way these characters are much much worst as we saw earlier in the film, The guys get dumbest and so are the blonde whores as well. Thank god their was two good characters in this movie Jared Padalecki and his sister are kick ass one good thing about this movie. Positives: Jason's kills in this movie are totally epic.the action improves one-hundred percent;Jared Padalecki's performance as clay was epic and one of the best characters. This movie wants you to care about the characters, i didn't i just wanted them to be dead! thank god! the only character i cared was clay and his sister. Negatives: Nipsel directs other people's classic and turns into remakes, basically Nipsel just makes the directors of the original look bad. Cunningham gets a healthy way to kill the characters, Nipsel goes for the slick by pouring tomato crap as "blood". Nipsel has no showing skill as a director. the script and the directing kills the franchise also Bay's presence. Producer Micheal Bay ruins another successful franchise also he has bad taste of directors instead of hiring a man who knows the genre/franchise, like James Wan or Hitchcock but no they choose the director who killed the chainsaw franchise now kills the guy the mask franchise. You could hear mislead producers Andrew form and Brad Fuller screaming "Come on Nipsel work that camera!" and then cheap porn producer (Bay) saying "hey speed it up let's shoot the sex scene i got my camera!" Bay just has to be involved in casting cute blondes to suck at acting in a movie then put them in a horror movie. It has "Platinum Dunes" written all over this movie. The writer Damian Shannon wrote ( Freddy vs Jason) he killed two franchises. Then we have producer Sean S. Cunningham (the director of the original) the poor man! i can't believe that this guy is producing this garbage. Grade F+… Expand
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ydnar4Nov 22, 2014
Friday the 13th is sort of the same old same old but it just sticking to what works. Jason has always just been awesome, badass and unstoppable, no tampering really needs to be done with that character. I have always been a fan of thisFriday the 13th is sort of the same old same old but it just sticking to what works. Jason has always just been awesome, badass and unstoppable, no tampering really needs to be done with that character. I have always been a fan of this franchise and this may be one of the stronger films that were released. It certainly beats that crappy Nightmare on Elm Street remake.… Expand
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juliankennedy23Jul 30, 2014
Friday the 13 (2009): 8 out of 10: Jason is a bit off in this one. He moves to fast, he kidnaps people like he watched Rest Stop one too many times and he seems to lack a certain hulking presence of the original. Outside of the main characterFriday the 13 (2009): 8 out of 10: Jason is a bit off in this one. He moves to fast, he kidnaps people like he watched Rest Stop one too many times and he seems to lack a certain hulking presence of the original. Outside of the main character however, this is a pretty good Friday the 13th film.

Friday the 13th is billed as a relaunch (remake reboot etc) and as such it seems to confuse. It contains plot elements of the first four films (Mrs. Voorhees decapitation takes place in flashback) and Jason rightfully starts with his original sack and finds his hockey mask (as he did in part 3). In addition, while I am critical of Jason having his own “lair” I am reminded he had one in Part 2 (Where he kept his mothers severed head lovingly surrounded by candles). The main plot of a man trying to find his missing sister is straight from part 4. Where the film succeeds is canon fodder and nudity. There are plenty of both and most of it is of high quality. The kills range from mundane (of these there are plenty) surprisingly intense (A burning sleeping bag may cause nightmares and the topless wakeboarding will cause nothing but smiles.) The sheer number and variety of kills however is quite impressive.

Camp Crystal Lake has apparently turned into a breast implant recovery retreat. While there is only one camp counselor to be found (in grainy flashback no less) there are plenty of woman with breast implants and an aversion to wearing shirts. Julianna Guill (who in fairness may be au-natural) in particular gets points for simply being one of the most attractive women I have seen on-screen in many a movie. (Willa Ford of the topless wakeboarding scene is not half bad either.)

Considering the number of times the Friday the 13th films have gone of the rails in the past, one should not raise the bar all that high. In addition, while I am an unabashed fanboy of the series, I do recognize it does have serious limitations. (What we now refer to as its charms.) This is a flashier, more competently lensed Friday the 13th, and all in all is that such a bad thing?

There are plenty of bad jokes, drugs, nudity and violence. If that is not what you were looking for you may want to check the title screen again. As Friday the 13th movies go this is one of the best.… Expand
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StrangerinaJul 1, 2014
This movie would have fared much better in my book if it took more from the original Friday the 13th film where Jason Voorhees was more of a downplayed character, and was portrayed as a psychological bogeyman, rather than an invincibleThis movie would have fared much better in my book if it took more from the original Friday the 13th film where Jason Voorhees was more of a downplayed character, and was portrayed as a psychological bogeyman, rather than an invincible deadite.

But, alas, this film wants to please the crowd by bringing the legendary slasher villain to the 21st century, and this it certainly did, although they forgot to bring anything fresh to the table.… Expand
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Kylenine1Mar 30, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film opens with the death of Mrs. Voorhees and proceeds to the present day. It seems that the filmmakers re-wrote the film completely different. Whitney Miller (Amanda Righetti) is camping in the woods with her friends. After telling the legend of Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears) Jason actually kills Whitney's friends and takes her hostage underground. When we see Jason for most parts until the middle of the film he wears a sack over his head. It likes like the sack he wore in Friday The 13TH part: II. It's not until after killing someone in a barn does he get his Hockey Mask. This leaves me to believe that this is a film that combines the elements of the second and third films, totally re-written for a remake. While Whitney's brother Clay Miller (Jared Padalecki) searchers for her, Trent, (Travis Van Winkle) along with his friends and his girlfriend party it up at his mansion sized cottage. To me, this took away the Camp Crystal Lake setting. We're not even focused on it except for two scenes. One in the beginning and one in the middle. One includes Clay and Jenna hiding from Jason as he approaches with a body bag in Camp Crystal Lake. The first scene is when two of Whitney's friends are go to visit Camp Crystal Lake in the beginning of the film. The battle between Clay and Trent really didn't help the storyline at all. The interesting part is that Jason won't kill Whitney because she has the locket his mom had in the opening sequence of the film. She reminds him of his mother. This film has a high gore content. An example is that in one water skiing scene involving Willa Ford and one of her cast members. After Willa falls into the wall her cast member is shot in the head by Jason with an axe. He falls down and is dead of course. Another example is that Willa Ford is stabbed in the head by Jason with his Machete while hiding under a dock.
Then blood is shown going down her face. For many reasons the remake of Friday The 13TH gets a 1 out of 10 score from me.… Expand
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AvidMovieManFeb 17, 2014
Disappointing remake...can it be classified as a remake?....or a stand alone movie? The film has it's good points. Jason is again given human traits; the finding of the hockey mask is an interesting and clever scene; including the bag headedDisappointing remake...can it be classified as a remake?....or a stand alone movie? The film has it's good points. Jason is again given human traits; the finding of the hockey mask is an interesting and clever scene; including the bag headed version of Jason was a good touch. Most of the acting was good, but some was just lousy.
Some clever, effective kills. I just wasn't scared watching this film. Too much sarcasm from the characters, I guess. The ending was a shocker, cliffhanger, though.

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moonman1994Dec 23, 2013
You're stereotypical slasher movie. Characters get killed off one by one and it's somewhat suspenseful. It's nothing new at all. It's very entertaining and it was fun to watch but it wasn't really good in any way. That said other than theYou're stereotypical slasher movie. Characters get killed off one by one and it's somewhat suspenseful. It's nothing new at all. It's very entertaining and it was fun to watch but it wasn't really good in any way. That said other than the fact that it was completely cliche it wasn't bad either. If you like these type of movies you'll enjoy it but if you find yourself saying it's good then you're lying to yourself.… Expand
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Zman6495Jul 23, 2013
Everyone should know what this movie is going to be like before even seeing it. It is a movie where teens go to the woods and get killed. Simple as that. Why some people expect more out of a Friday the 13th movie still confuses me. IEveryone should know what this movie is going to be like before even seeing it. It is a movie where teens go to the woods and get killed. Simple as that. Why some people expect more out of a Friday the 13th movie still confuses me. I found this movie to be an enjoyable slasher movie, but nothing more. If you want anything more out of it than that, then steer clear. If however, you want to watch a fun slasher movie, then go ahead and give this a try.… Expand
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AReviewsJun 26, 2013
Friday the 13th remake is dull full of cliches, uninteresting and stupid, it is not entertaining at all, the acting is mediocre and the jump scares are predictable, this is an example of a really bad horror movie.
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Skullgirlsfan13May 12, 2013
It's been a while since I watched a Friday the 13th movie, or this movie. So my memory of this movie is thin. I thought is was okay, it's certainly not a good movie, but it is enjoyable at certain points. I can't say where in the film though.It's been a while since I watched a Friday the 13th movie, or this movie. So my memory of this movie is thin. I thought is was okay, it's certainly not a good movie, but it is enjoyable at certain points. I can't say where in the film though. I liked the way this flick looked, at times, and I like how this Jason looked. There this thing with how well an actor played the characters: Jason, and while this guy is okay as the part of Jason, he's not as good as the last guy from Freddy vs Jason. That all aside, I don't really recommend this flick to anyone unless they are a big fan of the series.… Expand
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billrullerApr 20, 2013
Why do people say in many horror remakes "This isn't as bad as Friday the 13th remake." What is it about this one that is so terrible? I watched all 11 Jason movies and this REBOOT, not remake. If this was a remake, then Jason wouldn't be inWhy do people say in many horror remakes "This isn't as bad as Friday the 13th remake." What is it about this one that is so terrible? I watched all 11 Jason movies and this REBOOT, not remake. If this was a remake, then Jason wouldn't be in this one. Anyways, what I hear most is "The guy doesn't even look like Jason Voorhees." Let's describe him shall we, this was before he was a zombie so we're looking at Part 2-4. He has a disfigured head, wears a sack on his head till he gets a hockey mask, and he carries a machete. In the remake, he looks just like that. "The other characters are stupid and are meant to die." Guys, did you even watch the other movies...in fact, have you seen any slasher movies? Every character in the Friday the 13th movies are all disposable for Jason to kill, except the main character. This takes place in Crystal Lake, just like the original movies. Jason takes his time killing people, just like the original movies. Most importantly, Jason didn't die. Do I have to mention about the original movies again? What is it about this movie that pissed people off and say its the worst remake. It didn't copy and paste anything and it wasn't anything different from the original movies. What I saw was a Friday the 13th movie.… Expand
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DKS01Feb 7, 2013
I can see why people who weren't fans of the Friday the 13th series wouldn't like this film. But honestly, who cares? This film wasn't made for them anyway. As for critics, none of the Friday the 13th films have done well with critics. ThatI can see why people who weren't fans of the Friday the 13th series wouldn't like this film. But honestly, who cares? This film wasn't made for them anyway. As for critics, none of the Friday the 13th films have done well with critics. That being said, as someone who's been a fan of horror films for years. Friday the 13th is a decent slasher movie, that does a great job of starting the story over with aspects of the first three (and the fourth to a lesser extent) films… Expand
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Annoymous1Jan 13, 2013
Friday the 13th prequel is just not up to scratch. No scare just lots of *** and rude scenes. The only reason i did not give it 0 is that the story was average. The rest was just bland scenes and sets.
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RikiegeDec 8, 2012
Not a great remake. It's entertaining but it shows that have made only to make money.
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cameronmorewoodNov 7, 2012
There's a nude scene towards the beginning that may go down as being one of the better ones in film history, but other than a great nude scene, the remake is flat and pointless, and it's supposed to be a horror film.
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AkaLiaNov 4, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, I love horror movies! I grew up watching old classics movies from the 70s-90s like Halloween, Child's Play, Friday the 13th, It, A Nightmare on Elm Street, etc. So when "Friday the 13th" remake came out, I think most people like me were excited, yet very skeptical. Basically, I pitied it with a score of 4, because it was nice to see Jason in action again, though, movie did turn out to be horrid. The kills were all so predictable, and not very creative. There was no character to really cheer on to survive or that you'd absolutely love. The acting was just somewhat off. There really wasn't much of a campy feel to it either. Plus, since it is a remake, this movie didn't really emphasize on Jason Voorhees and his mother's story. Like how it all began, or the new kids being skeptical staying in the cabin because of the stories being told about Crystal Lake and such. That used to be done in every Friday the 13th movie (and that scenes of when the characters would feel like they're being watched), and there's no reason why it shouldn't have been done it this one (especially for a new audience). They could have at least brought back an original actress/actor to appear in this remake. A big disappointment was the fact that Jason held that girl captive. He CHAINED HER UP instead of killing her. Okay yeah, she supposedly looked like his mother, but even the Jason in the original saw past that REAL quick. Also, this movie was not dark, scary, campy, nor suspenseful. And, the acting was a bit lacking. Honestly, it didn't even make me jump like the originals still do (no matter how many times I watch it lol). I agree with users JeffL about the absence of the memorable "ch-ch-ch" sound effects and MikeP about the movie being "uninspired and pointless". It is a damn shame that Directors and Writers are just making so many remakes and just ruining what we grew up with and that we have so many expectations of. And, the remake of Halloween was just the absolute worst! I could rant all day about that one lol.… Expand
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Kyle39Sep 9, 2012
Lack-lustre 'remake' that has some great moments, but ultimately falls short. Could have been a lot better, but pales in comparison to the classic original. Populated with obnoxious characters that I didn't care lived or died. Lousy plot as well.
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Mad_Hatter91Aug 31, 2012
Really a very disappointing remake. The film begins with the death of the mother of Jason and Jason as a child who grabs the machete used to kill her. After that scene, the movie is full of clichés and ridiculous characters and alreadyReally a very disappointing remake. The film begins with the death of the mother of Jason and Jason as a child who grabs the machete used to kill her. After that scene, the movie is full of clichés and ridiculous characters and already seen the boy with glasses who is a loser, then black and foreign that have to be ridiculous, the girls have to be naked, the boys always in heat and two normal characters. If I can describe the movie in two words are sex and drugs. The good thing about the film are Jason and the deaths of the characters. At least the dead have not been studied repetitive, but all in the spoken to him. However a disappointing film.… Expand
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vini1904Aug 19, 2012
Not a great movie, but it's a good movie to see if any one night with friends. Some scenes are very tense and screenplay is reasonably good, is not an exceptional film, but worth watching.
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seiferJul 2, 2012
So it's not everyone's cup of tea, it' not the best story line, but it is rememberable... Jason Voohees has got to be one of the best horror characters ever invented! It's genius, it's legendary, it's Friday The 13th!
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TheQuietGamerJun 13, 2012
I don't typically watch horror movies as I am sadly very easily scared, and I thought going into this movie that I was going to be terrified, but from the moment Jason appears on the screen and makes his first kill I knew that this wasn'tI don't typically watch horror movies as I am sadly very easily scared, and I thought going into this movie that I was going to be terrified, but from the moment Jason appears on the screen and makes his first kill I knew that this wasn't going to be scary in the least. And even though it wasn't scary like I expected (and was kind of hoping) I still got some enjoyment out of it thanks to some pretty gruesome kills and some hot topless chicks. But I still can't help but feel disappointed with the movie. The acting is good and most of the main characters likable, but surprisingly the worst part of the movie and what brings it down the most is actually Jason himself. All they have him do is just walk up behind the victims get their attention and kill them in some bloody way. It's far from tense or scary and that's what's so disappointing with this movie. But if you like to see a bunch of 20-somethings get hacked up by a (kinda bland) psychopath then this may be for you, just don't expect some super scary horror movie.… Expand
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GagaForGhibliJun 6, 2012
Shockingly A Good Remake!
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TTW107Apr 12, 2012
It's almost as if they didn't even watch the original Friday the 13th before making this. Please ignore this piece of crap, this is hollywood trying to get every buck they can. Thank the lord for redbox. But still, buying gum with my oneIt's almost as if they didn't even watch the original Friday the 13th before making this. Please ignore this piece of crap, this is hollywood trying to get every buck they can. Thank the lord for redbox. But still, buying gum with my one dollar would've been a better investment.… Expand
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CooterPatooterFeb 20, 2012
Mind-numbing garbage that doesn't even try to follow the source material its supposedly remaking.
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djcmusicJan 7, 2012
I had a great time watching this movie in the theaters. Is it really all that original an addition to the series. Not exactly. However it does take the typical friday the 13th formula and makes a very good typical friday the 13th movie, butI had a great time watching this movie in the theaters. Is it really all that original an addition to the series. Not exactly. However it does take the typical friday the 13th formula and makes a very good typical friday the 13th movie, but with a few new bells and whistles. Jason can run in this one, which I thought was cool, makes him more aggressive looking. He sets traps and moves around with underground tunnels, these new things were cool. However if you were expecting a really groundbreaking remake, youll be disapointed. The scares aren't really scary, but atleast its violent enough and dirty enough to satisfy a horror fan. The story they came up here wasn't bad at all, and I even cared about a few characters. The movie is entertaining to watch as long as you don't set the bar very high on expectation. It is a good friday the 13th movie, just not REALLY new.… Expand
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rafael14Jan 6, 2012
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EvillivENov 26, 2011
Okay, for the record, I have a soft spot for Friday the 13th movies. Jason is my favorite slasher from the 80's. So hearing that they were going to remake the Friday movies got me hyped, a lot. Perhaps a little too much though, as when IOkay, for the record, I have a soft spot for Friday the 13th movies. Jason is my favorite slasher from the 80's. So hearing that they were going to remake the Friday movies got me hyped, a lot. Perhaps a little too much though, as when I left the movie theater, I was a bit disappointed. Now I own the movie on Blu-ray so that disappointment didn't last long. If you liked the other Friday sequels like part 4, then you will probably like this movie. It's cheesy, slasher fun, full of obnoxious **** that need a good axe to the face. Enough said.… Expand
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asylumspadezNov 25, 2011
Compared to other films in the franchise, This remake was rather good. It started off strong but it sadly went all down hill from there. The acting was fine and the kills were good as well. However the whole "reinventing" Jason idea hadCompared to other films in the franchise, This remake was rather good. It started off strong but it sadly went all down hill from there. The acting was fine and the kills were good as well. However the whole "reinventing" Jason idea had pretty much nothing at all to do with this film. It was solid through out and watch the worth.… Expand
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Potter17Oct 9, 2011
Everything that I have seen before I found here. The same poor acting that I saw on other horror films I found here too. The same "scary" moments. The same archetype murderer. Nothing new. Nothing original.
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DragonCriticXSep 26, 2011
I'm a huge horror film fan and i liked most of the original Friday the 13th films. But in this modern age, filmmakers seems to have forgotten what horror is all about. Nowadays it's just lots and lots of dreadfully boring gore flicks. HorrorI'm a huge horror film fan and i liked most of the original Friday the 13th films. But in this modern age, filmmakers seems to have forgotten what horror is all about. Nowadays it's just lots and lots of dreadfully boring gore flicks. Horror films is supposed to be about suspense and scare but those things are almost completely abscent in todays films. And this new tradition continues on in this remake. This movie is a total bore and is not worth more than a rent at best.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 18, 2011
The lousy remake "Friday the 13th" is only there for the ones who greatly enjoy slash-and-hack movies that includes boobs and blood. If your not one of them, don't even consider watching this.
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driesy8888Sep 6, 2011
Why does this movie have a higher score than other Horror movies that are actually better than it? I hated it. It just seemed like another stupid sequel
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maximumxxxxSep 1, 2011
For all you complaining about it being a remake and waaa waaaa shut the hell up, if you dont like remakes then don't watch the damn movie, plain and simple!!! And im sorry but this is better than most of the absurb sequels that followed theFor all you complaining about it being a remake and waaa waaaa shut the hell up, if you dont like remakes then don't watch the damn movie, plain and simple!!! And im sorry but this is better than most of the absurb sequels that followed the original, after friday the 13th pt 2, the franchise pretty much stunk. I loved the first 2 movies, but they were not suspenseful, they were just hack and slash. This was a good remake, it is what you would expect from a Jason movie, except he runs(which was nice) instead of walking behind you and then miraciously appearing right in front of you(teleportation much?) If you dont like remakes then dont watch it, no one is forcing you too!… Expand
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SlasherVoorheesAug 20, 2011
A Pretty Good Reboot you dont see good reboot around much but this is one of the better ones and its not a Masterpiece but it definatly looks like a good start in New Line of Friday The 13th Movies it definatly better Then Jason X or JasonA Pretty Good Reboot you dont see good reboot around much but this is one of the better ones and its not a Masterpiece but it definatly looks like a good start in New Line of Friday The 13th Movies it definatly better Then Jason X or Jason Goes to Hell The Kills are good and it Wasnt a Movie that Dragged on Much it was Enjoyable and I Suggest That More People Check it Out… Expand
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chancewellnitzJun 21, 2011
Terrible. Just terrible. This movie embodies everything that is wrong with modern horror movies. The characters weren't likable (complete with cheesy dialogue and bad acting), the story was riddled with plot holes, and, to top it all off, theTerrible. Just terrible. This movie embodies everything that is wrong with modern horror movies. The characters weren't likable (complete with cheesy dialogue and bad acting), the story was riddled with plot holes, and, to top it all off, the killer had no motive. Watch it if you're a fan horrid movies, which seems silly to me. Otherwise, stay away. Oh, and it's not scary. At all.… Expand
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jordyboyMay 3, 2011
Wow this sucked sorta this movie was boring and made fun of the horror name i mean please i could go to camp crystal lake and do much better than this
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Cotts1988Apr 30, 2011
I like to write reviews based primarily on how much enjoyment I got from watching the film in question. Therefore, my score of 0 speaks for itself.
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MoviebuffreviewJan 30, 2011
Friday the 13th, considering all things, is actually not a bad remake, and may be one of the best Friday the 13th movies out there. Yet despite this, that doesn't mean the movie is anywhere close to perfect with the still same laughableFriday the 13th, considering all things, is actually not a bad remake, and may be one of the best Friday the 13th movies out there. Yet despite this, that doesn't mean the movie is anywhere close to perfect with the still same laughable dialogue and jump scares that have become yawnable. Still though, this movie isn't bad and worth a rental.… Expand
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SFNJan 8, 2011
people dont give this movie enough credit then it should be getting, i know the same teenageer thing where they go to the woods have sex, get drunk, do drugs and get killed can get boring but you have to look past that, the movie has uniquepeople dont give this movie enough credit then it should be getting, i know the same teenageer thing where they go to the woods have sex, get drunk, do drugs and get killed can get boring but you have to look past that, the movie has unique kill scenes and they even made jason smarter to the point where he sets traps, the movie i will admit will get boring and repetitive sometimes they make up for that but adding in boobs and killing scenes, if your a fan of the friday the 13th i say atleast look into this movie and give it a try… Expand
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ArkonBladeDec 28, 2010
wow this is 80s horror in its truest form... lame . ok i dont know why the hell any one goes to the theater and supports theese kind of **** slasher films. every thing about this movie was predictable . i mean i predicted when every personwow this is 80s horror in its truest form... lame . ok i dont know why the hell any one goes to the theater and supports theese kind of **** slasher films. every thing about this movie was predictable . i mean i predicted when every person was gona die atleast 2-5 min before it happend . the only scaryy thing about this film to me is that there are people that like this crap. the only reason i give this 2 points is for the 2 nice sets of breasts i saw in this craptacular **** . its not that i dont like slasher films its just that for the love of god make them more innovative then abunch of dumb (and i emphisize dumb) teenagers go out in the woods have sex and get killed or get drunk and get killed and then just keep doing that despite of all the dead bodies and missing people that do or dont show up.… Expand
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GarethCriticOct 22, 2010
Friday the 13th is a decent remake of a decent original. This slasher movie is nowhere near as bad as other modern horrors and slashers that destroyed the genre but that doesn't make it a very good movie. The script could have been a lotFriday the 13th is a decent remake of a decent original. This slasher movie is nowhere near as bad as other modern horrors and slashers that destroyed the genre but that doesn't make it a very good movie. The script could have been a lot better, contained a lot more substance than it did and porbably went something like - Man in mask kills teen one, kills teen two and continues killing teens until he eventually fails, dies and somehow comes back to life but it's the varying amount of ways he kills his victims that redeem this movie, slightly.… Expand
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MovieLonely94Oct 16, 2010
um, do we really need a 2009 remake of the 1980 horror movie that had became one of the worst movies ever made? no, we didn't want to, but instead they did. god, those people are just being too stupid and naive seeing this crappy remake.
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iamkhenzpolenioSep 11, 2010
It's more effective than the previous horror films: The Final Destination, Prom Night or any cheap horror movie. It's very actable and horrifying..........................
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GrantZAug 17, 2009
Watching this movie, i started off thinking it was terrible. The kills were cut off, and the actors bored me. Then, as soon the second group of teenagers arrived the film got so much better. They all carried their roles really well, kills Watching this movie, i started off thinking it was terrible. The kills were cut off, and the actors bored me. Then, as soon the second group of teenagers arrived the film got so much better. They all carried their roles really well, kills were good, and some sections were generally shocking. Padalecki and Panabaker, act really well, and Jason is a monster, he doesn't give up, and keeps coming. And he's more human this time, running after people and setting up traps. Ending was a bit iffy though.… Expand
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MetalPunkA7XAug 15, 2009
This movie is terrible... I can't believe one of my favorite slasher movies got terribly reanimated into this festering pile of s*#%... Granted, I wasn't alive when the original came out, but when I was of age, I started with the This movie is terrible... I can't believe one of my favorite slasher movies got terribly reanimated into this festering pile of s*#%... Granted, I wasn't alive when the original came out, but when I was of age, I started with the classics... F13 was very cool, and got me hooked to the genre.... When I heard that it was being remade, I was excited to see what they could do with modern technology.... Unfortunately, when I saw Michael Bay's name attached to it in the opening credits, my heart was shattered... All I could remember was Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, where his "producing amazingness" turned it into an abomination of film... I couldn't see how THIS FILM could do the same (sarcasm *hint* *hint*). Surely, after 20 minutes, I was correct in my assumption.... When the characters were introduced, I only had a connection with one... Jason.... For obvious reasons, I could see his motives for vengeance... However, the other character's personalities made them forgettable, and just downright annoying... As a viewer, I just wanted to see the teenagers killed as fast as possible, and I wanted the movie to be over... The teens had no variety, because they just got drunk/high, and were naive as hell.... Let's talk about the death scenes, shall we? People critisize the Saw franchaise for "senseless killings," but one overview of these, and they would think differently... No variety, whatsoever, to them leads me to suspect that they rehashed some old killings to attain to a younger, and obscenely naive, audience. Granted, I am in that audience range, but my mind is above the majority... A machete there, an axe here, it just all got so old... There wasn't anything that made me say, "That was something else..." It's the same stuff that we've seen before, and I can't believe people bought into this... Entertainment Weekly rated this "film" a 75, and I have one question for them? WHY!? Were you under the influence while watching this? Was it just that amazing? When Saw films are rated so low, this gets a higher rating than them?!? OK, I'LL ADMIT! The Saw films are a different subgenre of horror, but ITS HORROR PEOPLE!!!! We get scared, and that's what horror is about, being scared... My adivce, go watch Saw 1-5, because you will be scared better, and get a better story with characters to connect with.… Expand
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meelan.Jul 18, 2009
Out of all the "re-makes" this one was the best, just the right amount of stupid teen fun and gore. i don't know if it was my t.v. but it was a bit to dark. other then that good movie.
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RyanSJul 3, 2009
This movie was pretty terrible. At least the irritating teenagers all got killed. You're actually cheering for Jason throughout the movie.
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ScottNJun 29, 2009
Basically nothing more than another forgettable horror movie remake. Compared with the endless onslaught of horror remakes, this file is pretty comparable, but that's not saying alot as most of these remakes offer very little of Basically nothing more than another forgettable horror movie remake. Compared with the endless onslaught of horror remakes, this file is pretty comparable, but that's not saying alot as most of these remakes offer very little of anything new, and lack the intensity and effectiveness of the originals. Friday the 13th is no exception. I will say that they did a good job with Jason and there were some good kills in this movie. F13 fans will be pleased at the usual amount of gratuitous fornication taking place in this film (a trademark of F13 movies), but those bells and whistles are the only resemblance to the original movies. Gone are the intense music (even during action/murder scenes), the witty humor, and the charasmatic characters. F13 2009 is nothing more than a shell of Sean Cunningham's original classic. Not the worst movie I've ever seen (I've seen some doosies) but quickly forgotten once I was done watching it. Yawn.… Expand
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JimboH.Jun 25, 2009
The movie hits an awkward spot where it tries to be campy and scary at the same time and manages to be neither. Best part of the movie are the scenes with boobies in them, and I assure you, calling them "boobies" is a bit more accurate than The movie hits an awkward spot where it tries to be campy and scary at the same time and manages to be neither. Best part of the movie are the scenes with boobies in them, and I assure you, calling them "boobies" is a bit more accurate than calling them "breasts". Worst part is that it is in general too predictable and the killings too plain. For example, the foreshadowing needs to be a little more subtle than "HEY THIS WOMAN IN THE LOCKET LOOKS LIKE YOU!!".… Expand
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antwianfJun 22, 2009
Watchable. Not very entertaining. A bit of a letdown. The best of all though which is not saying much.
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GeorgeMJun 18, 2009
I've always been a fan of the slasher film genre and growing up with such films as the original Friday the 13th series, Halloween, and Nightmare on Elm Street and watching these series go from good to bad to so bad its good has been I've always been a fan of the slasher film genre and growing up with such films as the original Friday the 13th series, Halloween, and Nightmare on Elm Street and watching these series go from good to bad to so bad its good has been interesting as I've gotten older. Friday the 13th is the next of many slasher films being re-introduced to audiences in the form of a re-make. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween have been done, now its Friday the 13th (and I've heard Nightmare on Elm Street is next). The re-make of Friday the 13th is a bit different in the sense that it skips over most of the events of the first film in the original series. Jason's mother was still a killer at Crystal Lake, she was still beheaded by a camp counselor...but those events are told more as an opener for Jason and his rise (and motivation) to becoming a killer himself and punishing rowdy teenagers. The story is a bit predictable, mainly from the teenagers/partiers side...someone turns up missing, family member comes to look for them...that person meets other potential "victims", and thats that...its forgettable, designed entirely to give Jason fresh meat for the grinder...but thats okay, no-one goes to see a Jason film for intricacy in plot/story..but for good ole fashion slasher fun, of which there is plenty. The gore quotient is rather high...the kills range "aw cool" to "oh man thats nasty" to tongue in cheek and almost goofy, but thats always been the charm of these films, the ludicrous nature of Jason's killing methods. All in all, I enjoyed this film...it's gritty and oft times dark and moody but at the same time still containing that sense of campiness and cheesiness thats made this series famous and infamous at the same time. It's not great and in some cases not even good, but films like this are hard to pass up...because they are indeed good fun if your looking for something you can enjoy without thinking too much about. I'd recommend this as a RENTAL.… Expand
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JayH.Jun 12, 2009
I was hoping for a fresh approach to the over done film series, but didn't quite get that. It does have some good gore effects and the production is well done, but everything else is old hat.
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KevinM.Mar 7, 2009
True, the new Friday the 13th movie wasn't any different from the other ones other than more sex and gore, but that's why I had so much fun watching this.
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BobH>Mar 3, 2009
I went to this movie thinking it was going to be terrible and I was wrong. It was surprisingly well-done (not like that poor excuse of a movie "Prom Night") and well-paced. The acting was typical horror movie acting (in other words, not I went to this movie thinking it was going to be terrible and I was wrong. It was surprisingly well-done (not like that poor excuse of a movie "Prom Night") and well-paced. The acting was typical horror movie acting (in other words, not oscar -worthy by all means). But in the end the movie delivers.… Expand
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CommonSenseMar 3, 2009
Very forgettable, absolutely no suspense. about 11 out of the 13 kills are painfully predictable. the movie was so short only because the basic plot couldn't have possibly gone any further; nothing was added to the original story. iVery forgettable, absolutely no suspense. about 11 out of the 13 kills are painfully predictable. the movie was so short only because the basic plot couldn't have possibly gone any further; nothing was added to the original story. i think users are giving the movie high ratings based on the fact that they managed to finish the film without passing out of leaving the theatre. semi-entertaining and a great movie are 2 different things… Expand
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Kriiis!!Mar 3, 2009
Giving the few jumpy moments when i saw this film, they have managed to turn a cult classic series into a soft porn teen slasher film. Not even worth downloading... Predictable story lines, rubbish acting and a sense of repetition..
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NateB.Feb 28, 2009
A great re-boot of the series for die-hard fans. Newcomers may be a bit put-off, however.
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HarleyS.Feb 28, 2009
This was the first R rated movie I've seen, and I must say it was great. I enjoyed the original, and this was a great reimagining of it. There's plenty of breasts, gore and intense moments sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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SteveMoneyFistFeb 27, 2009
This was a great film to take my girl to watch on valentines days. If I learnt anything from watching this film, it would be never listen to movie critics!
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thetruthFeb 25, 2009
"They have entered the domain of jason Vorrhees".... Tjason is pure evil".... etc etc etc Um. He is not the killer in the original firday the 13th and not even a man. The killer is the mother. So, yeah, nice one retards.
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RockyMFeb 24, 2009
This movie restarts the series without changing the storyline. It is the best in the series, and should be enjoyed by any horror movie lover.
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jasonFeb 23, 2009
Something needs to be made clear. This really is not a horror movie. Jason movies never really have been. Your more likely to hear cheers from the audience than screams. If you want to see oversexed potheads die in fun and interesting ways Something needs to be made clear. This really is not a horror movie. Jason movies never really have been. Your more likely to hear cheers from the audience than screams. If you want to see oversexed potheads die in fun and interesting ways than you'll enjoy this movie. If you came for giggles you'll enjoy this movie. If you came for fear you will be sorely disappointed. Q.E.D.… Expand
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TerrmanFeb 23, 2009
Now that's entertainment! This movie starts off by despaching all the characters with amazing style in the first 15 minutes - OK, damn short movie, but cool... Well that just setup the plot for the rest of the film which was a blast in Now that's entertainment! This movie starts off by despaching all the characters with amazing style in the first 15 minutes - OK, damn short movie, but cool... Well that just setup the plot for the rest of the film which was a blast in the best of the slasher-movie sense. Full-on fun.… Expand
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PaulCFeb 23, 2009
I've been a fan of horror movies for over 40 years and have learned to take "critics" reviews with the proverbial "grain of salt" I really wasn't interested in seeing this "remake", but after reading what the users were saying I I've been a fan of horror movies for over 40 years and have learned to take "critics" reviews with the proverbial "grain of salt" I really wasn't interested in seeing this "remake", but after reading what the users were saying I went to see it with good expectations. What a major dissapointment and waste of precious time! I don't understand how so many users on this site could give this crap such positive reviews. This time the critics and user Mike P got it right. Uninspired and pointless indeed! Stay away from and stop supporting garbage like this which insults the intelligence of any and all fans of this genre.… Expand
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JeffLFeb 22, 2009
I did not enjoy it as a horror movie. It was empty, really. Jason kills a large number of people. 13 I guess. And he killls them one at a time, and then teleporting to the next destination. There was no real art to this, and i did not hear I did not enjoy it as a horror movie. It was empty, really. Jason kills a large number of people. 13 I guess. And he killls them one at a time, and then teleporting to the next destination. There was no real art to this, and i did not hear the "ch-ch-chhh" music, although I hear it was there, I never heard it, which makes me sad.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Feb 21, 2009
I thought this movie was actually quite enjoyable, much more than the earlier ones that were so bad they were almost comedies, this jason film brings him back with more then just shock and awe, but with an attitude and the real reason to see I thought this movie was actually quite enjoyable, much more than the earlier ones that were so bad they were almost comedies, this jason film brings him back with more then just shock and awe, but with an attitude and the real reason to see it isn't just for the nostalgia, it's for slasher film fans to remember why they loved seeing flasher films in the first place.… Expand
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ChrisYFeb 20, 2009
This movie was ridiculous. I was expecting to be scared out of my mind, and that's what I got for about the first 10 minutes. But after the initial five characters are killed, the plot stops and gratuitous killings slowly happen one by This movie was ridiculous. I was expecting to be scared out of my mind, and that's what I got for about the first 10 minutes. But after the initial five characters are killed, the plot stops and gratuitous killings slowly happen one by one... by one... by one. I found myself laughing more in this movie than I should have. I cannot recommend this to anyone who is seriously searching for a quality horror movie.… Expand
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AlecBFeb 18, 2009
Lets start of with that fact that it wasnt great or even good.. its was alright. it really wasn't like the orignals to tell you the truth, like jason having the bag over his head for half the movie was true to the 2nd in the franchise.. Lets start of with that fact that it wasnt great or even good.. its was alright. it really wasn't like the orignals to tell you the truth, like jason having the bag over his head for half the movie was true to the 2nd in the franchise.. and of course later finding the hockey mask.. but when the fuck did jason ever use a bow and arrow to kill sombody? The Cast was pretty bad. Travis Van Winkle played a great Pussy in the movie. Some of the girls were pretty good looking, probably because they were topless more then half the time but thats alright. I think the thing that bugged me most about the movie was.. it was TOO short and predictable. If the movie was supposed to be the first 3 original movies then they did bad on that.. they shouldve made it longer at least to the 2 hour mark.. Not some hour and a half bullshit. Jason was a badass no doubt he looked awesome in the movie all props to him. Once again.. not a bad remake but not a good one either.. next remake we have to look forward to is Rob Zombies Halloween 2.… Expand
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LuisGFeb 18, 2009
The thrill is gone the gore and killings pleanty and aisde from a small snippet of backstory theres not much to see here that other F13th films had... jason goes on killing rampage and thats about it and once again are the same stupid teens The thrill is gone the gore and killings pleanty and aisde from a small snippet of backstory theres not much to see here that other F13th films had... jason goes on killing rampage and thats about it and once again are the same stupid teens that you can but not car for in dismal amount... unlike scream that offered scares with some amount of brains ... this new F13th is everthing that was before and that not a compliment.… Expand
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BLFeb 17, 2009
Although it was predictable and had horrible acting, it was a fun movie to watch with several friends. A good way to spend an afternoon.
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