Review of Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) by Rjmacready — 30 Oct 2014

In a post-Saw cinematic universe - that's just "saw", no chains attached! - it's refreshing to see a recent horror film that starts with a premise which tries in no way, shape or form to be needlessly "clever". Honestly, it takes boldness in this day and age to do a "for God's sake, don't let the monster out of the basement!" movie, and even more balls to make that monster the mighty Leatherface.

Sure, it all goes completely batpoop-crazy by the end, but still retains an internal logic - however "nutzoid" - which endings like the first Saw's simply fail to have. (Guy dying of cancer, decides he's going to imitate a CORPSE in a room with two desperate, trapped guys who have access to nasty bladed implements...just so he can give the audience a big, nasty "couldn't see that comin', could ya?" spook at the end? Spare me!).

Look, this movie is mad, but it's hardly "bad" in an incompetent sort of a way, and certainly doesn't fail to deliver the gruesome goods. Is it as good as the Tobe Hooper original? Of course not. NONE of these reboots or sequels ever had ANY chance of achieving such a thing. Guzzle some more soda, swallow some more popcorn, and enjoy.