Great entry into the Evil Dead franchise that earns it's name

Rating: 9/10 (14 April 2013)

I've been seeing a lot of user reviews on here bashing this movie, and I honestly don't understand why. For everyone calling Evil Dead a money grab and poor remake, you are way off base.
This is a re-imagining not a flat out remake. The director was asked by Sam Raimi himself if he wanted to be a part of it. So stop bashing it and saying that none of the original people had anything to do with it. Sam and Bruce both consulted on the film to keep it true to what an Evil Dead movie should be.
Now that I got that off my chest, here's the review.
Evil Dead whole heartedly earns it's name. It's fast paced, brutal fun for anyone who has enjoyed the other films in the series. The acting, while not the best I've ever seen, is still good enough to keep you interested. And the detox back story gives a real reason as to why they would go to the remote cabin. The special effects are top notch, and the pace is just right once the carnage starts.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie, and would gladly go back to the theater for a second viewing.
If you are a fan of the films in the Evil Dead series, you will enjoy this one as well. Just don't go in expecting to see Ash running around with his chainsaw and shotgun dropping one-liners on the undead. Go in with an open mind, and you'll be treated with a brutally good time that earns the title of Evil Dead.