Review of Friday the 13th (2009) by Leonard D — 13 Oct 2014

Boring, stupid, and predictably cliched, the Friday remake adds nothing new to the franchise and continues Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes' shitty streak.

This review of Friday the 13th (2009) was written by Leonard D on 13 Oct 2014.

Friday the 13th has generally received mixed reviews.

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