THE CRAZIES is a new suspenseful thriller and is a remake of a "classic" George Romero film of the same name. I put classic in quotations because I have little to no respect for George Romero's films which are often lionized for no discernible reason. While I haven't scene the original I am sure the remake surpasses it in every way. THE CRAZIES is a slow burn thriller that is taut with tension without going overboard with action or gore. The movie stars Tim Olyphant and the movie tells it's story from his point of view for most the film, not a lot of other plot lines to follow in any depth. It is a story of his sheriff character and his steps to retrieve his wife and escape the crazies and the government hoping to contain a potential pandemic by any means necessary. I am a big fan of Olyphant and it was good to see him shine in a staring role, while not as iconic as his sheriff character from DEADWOOD he puts in a solid performance believing everything he choses to do. I was thoroughly entertained by this film.Another point I would like to make is this film becomes immensely entertaining if you view the film from the point of view of a Tea Bagger believer. You can use this as an example of what would happen if Barack Obama ever get's his wish for universal healthcare, death squads and big government dragging you out of your homes. This movie has it all! That made me laugh.
at one point during the movie i turned to my friend tom and was like 'welcome to obama's america'. we laughed and laughed at my joke. i like saying funny things, i can't help it.
ReplyDeletemy only complaint would be that this so called 'friend' made me sit in a chair that was obviously broken. an entire theater of chairs, and he sits down to the only one that was broken. maybe he was a 'crazie' as well.
Man, that guy is a jerk. I wouldn't go to movies anymore, he obviously had the most comfortable seat in the house.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the Crazies I turned to my friend and said "there is Universal Healthcare!" And we laughed and laughed. Then I said "they were moisture farmers!" So many good jokes.
rats. i forgot my own jokes that you are now taking credit for!
ReplyDeletethat moisture farmer one was a good one, we did laugh at that.