remake that works!

Rating: 5/10 (11 April 2013)

Shiloh Fernandez plays David, Mia's brother and takes on the "Ash" like role of the unlikely hero. All of his actions are actually fairly logical and I actually rooted for David to survive this. Alverez does a great job with the affects and the movie does not go as over the top or really goofy like the original does.
The movie was written and directed by "first timer" Fede Alvarez.This movie feels more sure-footed and plot driven than Sam Raimi's original. However it is missing the grit, fun, dedication and pure knowing camp that turned the first Evil Dead into such a beloved cult hit.
Most of today's horror films "fail" because they have become too self aware and condescending. This movie does not go in that direction, while it is a "serious" film, it is not overtly so. These are just people trying to help their friend. It is a weirdly wholesome movie as it is missing a lot of the horror trappings like sex, nudity, drinking, etc. At the end of the day, at least Mia's clean..