Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this movie having read how inferior it was from the 1974 original (which I have not seen).
But I found The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to be a very good film.
First, the cinematography was excellent. The overall look of the film, done in sort of a high contrast greeney darkness was very appealing. The use of shadows and sun rays and unexpected angles added to the intensiveness of the film.
Thankfully the obligatory dumb music score was omitted. Why do filmmakers feel the need for music when there is clearly no orchestra in the scene?
The acting was outstanding (I'm not being sarcastic). Sheriff Hoyt, wonderfully played by R. Lee Ermey sets a new standard for the stereotypical creepy southern law enforcer.
Jessica Biel did a great job of being scared shiteless.
Mike Vogel was extremely well hung.
Together, Biel and Erica Leerhsen expose two of the finest midriffs ever seen on film. Really sweet to look at. Who says Horror can't be pretty?
This was a good finger biter, well acted and exceptionally filmed.
Recommended!
