Review of Friday the 13th (2009) by Dylan D — 18 Sep 2013

Perhaps, it may be argued, comparing the Friday the 13th remake to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake as much as its own predecessors isn't quite fair, but with the success of Massacre comes only heightened anticipation for Friday the 13th, and while the film delivers Jason in what is probably his best movie yet in terms of production values, atmosphere, violence, and character development, the experience ultimately disappoints not necessarily in context but rather in expectation.

A strong entry into the Friday the 13th universe but not quite as atmospheric or bloody as it may have been, the film works to a point but never distinguishes itself much from the pack outside of the technical improvements and somewhat superior character development.