Didn't see THAT one coming...

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2009)

Very few true horror films hold my interest. In fact, MOST horror films I see are only seen by me because of the people I'm with at the time. And at first, I expected this to be fairly standard, your average horror make-up and special effects, some pop-out moments with tremendous music, blah blah blah.
But what I got was a virtual modern-day version of Army of Darkness, another film by Sam Raimi (Which I found hysterical). I consider Drag Me to Hell a comedy with horror elements. And while that may come off as completely idiotic and pointless, there is a level of entertainment emanating from the film that isn't found in any other film. Its over the top, gross-but-not-gory effects make you laugh harder than any comedy you'll see, and as you laugh, you'll only wonder why you're laughing as you couldn't imagine anything worse.
The plot is fairly standard, with no major exceptions or faults, and, surprisingly, the acting is fairly top-notch. Justin Long plays the caring, nerdy boyfriend considerably well, and the co-workers of the main character are quite believable. CGI is fairly standard, as well as make-up, and cinematography.
I rate movies by how well they affect me or how well they entertained me. And while Drag Me to Hell hasn't particularly affected me physically or emotionally, it did fulfill my need for some pointless, over-the-top adult humor.