DVD
REVIEW: FRIDAY THE 13TH UNCUT
02/09/09
SYNOPSIS: A
terrifying tale about a machete-wielding killer who carves a
grisly swath through a group of teenaged summer camp
counselors.
REVIEW: With the
upcoming remake of one of the most successful horror
franchise in history, it just make a lot of sense for
paramount pictures to release the new deluxe edition of the
movie that started it all. Friday the 13th Uncut is being
released February 3 2009, just a week and a half before
Jason hit’s the silver screen for the 12th time. The new DVD
is said to be mastered for High definition, 5.1 Surround
sound, new “never before scenes” and some cool special
features. For all Jason’s fans if you do not have this movie
yet, you have a chance to added to the collection. (although
in my opinion if you considered yourself a fan and do not
have this movie yet : YOU ARE NOT A FAN!)
Let me tell you what you get with this DVD: the same
thrilling movie than before plus a few minutes that do not
add any new to the already classical story, its re-mastering
is almost as good as the previous DVD, although I have to
admit that the sound has been improved considerably, and the
special features are nothing you might want to watch more
than once. I got to say that the cover is what sells the DVD
it look pretty cool in its holographic design. And looks
much better than my previous copy.
The movie has to be considered for what it is: a horror
classic. There is no doubt that anywhere in the world you
might go there always be someone who knows who Jason is. It
is his soundtrack and him who has made these series a global
success. The movies are not well acted, the stories were
pretty basic and repetitive, and the effects although
impressive at the time… well let’s face it, it was the 80s.
Regardless of all this, his movies Rock, it was and still is
a no ending ride of fun, it is this first movie the one that
hooks you without letting you go, and out of all of the
eleven sequels this one is the one that has give me the most
chills. Also seeing Kevin Bacon acted on it makes me realize
that I have gotten old. I recommend this movie to everyone
who considered himself a horror fan, and most of all to
anyone who is planning to go see the upcoming movie, it will
be a nice review and base to compared it.
VIDEO:
Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs.
AUDIO:
English 5.1 Dolby
Digital - Mono French and Spanish
Subtitles - English Spanish French
SPECIAL FEATURES:
As I said
before the special features are nothing to be excited about.
The uncut part is only few minutes that you might not
notice, Most of them are interviews and points of views from
actors and directors. The commentary is kind of informative.
Commentary by director Sean S Cunnigham and cast and
crew. It is like an compilations of interviews with
the director and cast talking about the movie.
Friday the 13th reunion: on September 13th
2008 members of the first Friday the 13th gather for a
special reunion event, its like a convention interview where
the cast discuss the movie. (16:45)
Fresh cuts new tales from Friday the 13th:
again more interview with the cast talking about the movie
and their experience (14:08)
The man Behind the Legacy Sean S Cunningham:
An interview with the director, where he talked more about
his career than the movie itself. (8:59)
Lost tales from camp blood Part 1: a short film
featuring Jason, which seems pointless and boring,
nonetheless is by far the best feature of the film (7:32).
Review
By Milo
milo@smartcine.com
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