Review of Carrie (2013) by Filipeneto — 01 Apr 2018

We are facing a remake of a horror classic, 1976. I have not read the Stephen King's book in which both films were based, but I saw both movies and I recognize that this film is no more than an "update" of the story. One has copied the other, simple. The bad part is that this movie does not add anything new. The good part is renewing interest in the story itself, attracting a new generation which otherwise would hardly have access to the 1976 original film (nowadays, ancient movies are a rarity in theater or on television).

Since the film copies most of its predecessor, the script is not new. The provision of the actors is reasonable. The main role was in charge of the young Chloë Grace Moretz, an actress who fulfilled his character without surprise or do something remarkable. Julianne Moore got the role of Carrie's mother, a woman blinded by religious fanaticism and fear of sin. The experienced actress did a great job and made this film a much more enjoyable experience. The prom scene is the climax, but leaves a lot of questions. In her anger, Carrie shows a great control of her skills but, at the same time, she appears to lose control of them, and the situation itself. This contradiction makes no sense. Visual, special and sound effects are several, but not very impressive. Which leaves us impressed is the situation itself.

In short, this movie is a nice revisiting of an old success. It doesn't bring anything new, but it's still nice to see.