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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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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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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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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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PeterJFeb 14, 2009

I think is a great remake, a great soundtrack with a very suspense.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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[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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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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caseynFeb 13, 2009

Down to the basics of a horror/slasher film.

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TimTFeb 14, 2009

Great remake, not sure why critics don't like it, audiences seem wowed by it!

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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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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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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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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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GagaForGhibliJun 6, 2012

Shockingly A Good Remake!

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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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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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jelenabiebs31Jan 18, 2016

This was enjoyable, had a few jump scares and the kills were great.

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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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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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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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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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DerekWFeb 14, 2009

A great Saturday afternoon matinee flick! Stupid, but fun.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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RikiegeDec 8, 2012

Not a great remake. It's entertaining but it shows that have made only to make money.

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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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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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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).

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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rafael14Jan 6, 2012

it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.it's suck.v

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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