This *’Halloween'* reboot didn’t really do anything for me. It shouldn't have come as a shock, since I don’t particularly love the 1978 original either; I like it, but it isn't something that excites me personally. Looking back at what I wrote about that earlier film and thinking about this one while watching, this version is just inferior in every respect. The only thing I appreciated was the Michael Myers the…

It’s got Malcolm McDowell, and he performs well, showcasing his skill with accents. However, I have to deduct a star simply because it's a reboot, which I generally dislike, particularly when it comes to slasher films. The pattern seems to be endless sequels requiring Roman numerals from encyclopedias just to keep track of the numbering. Something like "Halloween MCMLXXVIII: This Time It’s Easter," you know? …

The critics got it wrong, at least in my opinion. This remake isn’t bad at all. Many people are drawing comparisons to the original film, which is easy to understand. However, many claim it's terrible compared to the original, and I don’t see that at all. It's one of those movies where I had seen the first version before, and it was even a favorite of mine back then. I believe this remake stands up pretty well. I …

The movie begins by essentially extending the opening scene from the 1978 original, showing Michael Myers’ childhood and his initial killings. While some viewers found this slow and excessive, I enjoyed having a chance to see more of the character's background. We witness not only his upbringing and arrests but also his time in a mental institution. Again, I realize that many people didn’t care for this part, but I a…

I don’t have an inherent problem with remakes. Even though the original "Halloween" film directed by John Carpenter isn't one of my favorites, I do recognize its importance as a starting point for the horror slasher genre and a source of inspiration for many subsequent films. Because I wasn’t particularly fond of the 1978 movie, I hoped I could appreciate this remake without being overly influenced by my feelings abo…