Review of Carrie (2013) by David L — 21 Aug 2015

A remake of the Stephen King classic, this story tells the tale of a loner at school, who as a result of being bullied about her first menstrual period, is invited to the school prom as a means of an apology from a select couple.

Little does she know that one of the other protagonists who was expelled as a result of the harassment is planning her revenge by tipping pigs blood onto her when she is selected prom queen. Unfortunately for everyone attending that night, Carrie has a secret of her own, and it's not wise to make her angry! This is a very good movie that is structured to perfection, building the scenes up to one huge action packed climax.

It is a carbon copy of the original but it is tastefully done and has improved the overall graphics and presentation, giving it a very current portrayal. It is crude, it is mildly gory in parts, but it is acted well, with the well known name of Julianne Moore taking one of the main characters in Carrie's mum.

This is more sinister than horror, it's not scary, but perhaps more psychological with the telekinesis aspect that it brings in. It's also very religious and spiritual with the relationship between mother and daughter very much dominated by prayer, the bible, and sin.

If there had to be one criticism, it would be that it all ends too soon, as once the events of prom take place, it's pretty much all over, whereas I feel there could have been a few more scenes between this and the concluding shots.

Still, this is perhaps just an opinion born out of enjoyment for the rest of the movie, and not wanting it to end. As far as remakes go, you won't get much better than this and it would be repeated later down the line.