Review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) by Johnny T — 21 Feb 2011
What a superb job director Marcus Nispel has done re-creating, yet also revising, 1974's grisly, gristly, protein-centric masterpiece. Has no pretensions about sneaking up on you -- it simply charges, motor humming and blades flying, carving the spot where masochism and entertainment meet. The film delivers with enough consistency to warrant a qualified recommendation for those seeking a few extra scares at this time of the year. Adding R. Lee Ermey to the Leatherface clan was a masterful move.
VERDICT: "Full Price" - My second highest rating (Positive to Mixed reaction). This is a rating to a movie I view as very entertaining and well made, and definitely worth paying the full price at a theater to see or own on DVD. It is not perfect, but it is definitely excellent.
This review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) was written by Johnny T on 21 Feb 2011.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has generally received mixed reviews.
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