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Arriving amid a flurry of dopey sequels and dudes with power tools, 1985's Fright Night came as a welcome blast of fetid air for the horror genre: an affectionate spoof of classic monster movies that also managed to deliver some genuine scares, as well as a pair of top-notch performances by Chris Sarandon and Roddy McDowall. The 2011 revamp (apologies for the pun) can't boast the same novelty factor, but it does a surprisingly good job at speaking for itself, just the same. Director Craig Gillespie's film follows the same basic blueprint as the original--high-school kid (Anton Yelchin) suspects that his next-door neighbor (Colin Farrell) may be a Creature of the Night, enlists celebrity (David Tennant) for help--but with a number of smart alterations, particularly the decision to move the setting to the desolate outskirts of Vegas, where unexplained disappearances and nocturnal lifestyles are par for the course. (Kudos to cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe, who gives the nighttime scenes a musty, tangible vibe.) Writer Marti Noxon, a Buffy vet, keeps the dialogue light, while also delivering some sharp insights about the state of today's Twilight-savvy teen. (In perhaps the biggest switch from the original, the barely veiled gay subtext has been replaced with a cautionary tale about outgrowing your friends.) On the debit side, Gillespie and Co. can't always replicate their source material's atomic-clock timing, with a few promising scares undone by miscued comic relief. Still, a horror movie ultimately lives or dies by its villain, and Farrell delivers a beaut, as a hilariously type-A vampire who'd rather chug a beer than pose languorously. At a time when the undead are notable mainly for their romanticism and supernatural hair-care prowess, Fright Night does its best to bring the fangs back into the equation. --Andrew Wright
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A very pleasant surprise, Fright Night is a lot of fun to watch. Very good performances and definately one of the better horror remakes and also one of the best vampire movies in a long while. Charlie Brewster, played by Star Trek's Anton Yelchin is shocked to discover that his new neighbour Jerry played by Colin Farrell is a vampire and enlists the help of a tv presenter played by Doctor Who star David Tennant to defeat him! This is tense, well made, thrilling with good effects. Anton Yelchin is very good as Charlie as is Toni Collette as his mother, Colin Farrell is very menacing as evil vampire Jerry, yes i know it's a rubbish name for a vampire but i didn't name him! And David Tennant steals the show as a famed Russell Brand like tv presenter and vampire hunter. This is good entertainment.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Im not a great fan of remakes to be honest,I would rather see someone trying to make something fresh than reheating something from the past,under the excuse of'putting a modern slant on a classic story'.So I wasnt expecting much from this film,and to begin with I thought it was going to fall into the catagory of yet another rubbish remake,as it seemed to be heading that way.It just came across as another in a long line of brain dead,teen movie,slasher flicks.But out of the blue,about 25 to 30 minutes in it suddenly got very good.Unlike most modern horror films it made it clear it wasnt going to rely on cgi gore overload,it was going to be creepy,and try and create and atmosphere.Which it did quite well,for the most part,though to be honest it was never scary in the slightest.It also kept its tongue planted very firmly in its cheek,which for this genre is a massive plus,you laughed because you were supposed to,not because what you were watching was that bad.
The major disappointment for me was Colin Farrell as the vampire,now I think Mr Farrell is a truly great actor,I'll watch him in anything to be honest,but his performance in this,for me,lacked any kind of presence.A vampire needs to be menacing,his was kind of flat for the most part,only towards the end of the movie did he,pardon the truly awful pun,get his teeth into the role and become threatening.On the other end of the scale David Tennant steals the entire film,with a stunning performance,as the alcohol soaked,swearing,Las Vegas showman Peter Vincent.He simply takes over every scene he is in,and dominates the screen so much no one else gets a look in.
As far as remakes go its not half bad,it lacks the originals sexual,seductive side,this could be what helps flatten Mr Farrells performance,as it was such a major part of the original story,but it keeps the sence of humour and self mockery.It rattles along at a fair pace,once it hits its stride,and some of the set pieces look very good and work well,relying on tension and thrills,rather than,as I already mentioned,cgi gore.Would I buy it on DVD now that Ive been to the cinema to see it,the simple answer to that is....Yes,if only to see David Tennant's brilliant performance again.
The major disappointment for me was Colin Farrell as the vampire,now I think Mr Farrell is a truly great actor,I'll watch him in anything to be honest,but his performance in this,for me,lacked any kind of presence.A vampire needs to be menacing,his was kind of flat for the most part,only towards the end of the movie did he,pardon the truly awful pun,get his teeth into the role and become threatening.On the other end of the scale David Tennant steals the entire film,with a stunning performance,as the alcohol soaked,swearing,Las Vegas showman Peter Vincent.He simply takes over every scene he is in,and dominates the screen so much no one else gets a look in.
As far as remakes go its not half bad,it lacks the originals sexual,seductive side,this could be what helps flatten Mr Farrells performance,as it was such a major part of the original story,but it keeps the sence of humour and self mockery.It rattles along at a fair pace,once it hits its stride,and some of the set pieces look very good and work well,relying on tension and thrills,rather than,as I already mentioned,cgi gore.Would I buy it on DVD now that Ive been to the cinema to see it,the simple answer to that is....Yes,if only to see David Tennant's brilliant performance again.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having never seen the original Fright Night and watching the trailer on YouTube I didn't have high expectations for this; but boy was I wrong because this is one enjoyable if predictable film. Anton Yelchin is great as Charlie, McLovin is well like he always is generally being McLovin but sadly has little screen time as evil Ed. Colin Farell does a good job as Jerry but it's David Tennent who completely owns this movie as Peter Vincent, I mean the man is completely awesome, Completely 100% awesome, the embodiedment of awesomeness. I can say that I am not a fan of Doctor Who and have never seen an episode but boy I wish I had because Tennent Rocks Hard. Anyway enough about Tennent who in my opinion should break Hollywood big time if there is any justice in the world the film is also a complete "hoot" delivering thrills, kills and of course spills while also keeping things lighthearted and funny. The film only fails to reach 5 stars because its predictable and James Franco's brother is in it otherwise this is a good film and should be enjoyed by most people.
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fright night 2011
i just love vampier films and this one is going on my faves list. started a bit slow but got realy good at end
Published 16 hours ago by sarah p
"..FANGTASTIC RE-INVENTION OF A CLASSIC.."
This movie is actually quite a gem of horror vampire remake, I was not expecting much of this movie but was pleasantly surprised to find it is brilliant, the story is quite... Read more
Published 21 days ago by S. Drury
Sony bluray player issues
There is a known issue with this title on certain sony bluray players.. There will be a firmware update sometime in may to correct the issue. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. P. G. Ebling
poor
I agree with other 1 star reviews, this is not a patch on the original. It lacks the cohesion in storyline and the air or normality which the vampire portrays to the world. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Horne
Enormous fun. Lovingly 'remakes' the original while succesfully...
I was pleasantly relieved when watching this film. While it references many of the elements of the original movie, and occasionally allows humorous touches of camp in homage to it,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Benminx
really good
I loved the first version of this film so was a bit dubious about a remake, however I need not have worried as it was really good a bit scarier than the first. Read more
Published 1 month ago by prancer
refreshingly new yet also very familiar
I have always loved the original so I was a little apprehensive checking this one out but I am glad I did, it remains true to the originals vibe, a little quirky, a little corny... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sean Simpson
fright night 3d film well!.
Was really looking foward to seeing this film in 3D. Sadly because most of the action takes place at night, with the 3D glasses
on all one saw was dark shadows, almost... Read more
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Published 2 months ago by jasper
Best remake ever...?
Maybe that statement is a bit much, but if you compare this to the original version, well... the quality of the original doesn't even come close. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Em
At Its Best When There Are No Women Around
I'm not trying to diss the actresses here (I've liked Toni Collete when she's playing basically the same role in several other movies, and the girlfriend has some good scenes), but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stuart McCunn
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