Success commercially, failure film-wise

Rating: 2/10 (16 February 2000)

After reading a few reviews, I decided to register just to able to write my own. I cannot believe that such a dumb movie can get so much praise. I don't even know where to start. Firstly, if you haven't seen this movie and if you're older than 14 - avoid it! The cast is filled with the so-called upcoming stars, which do a pretty average job. The scenario is full of "holes" and barely holds itself together. You'll be wondering why the action took place or why the phrase was said and it won't be clear even after the movie is over. It is very sad to see that Wes Craven, the maker of the first "A Nightmare on Elm Street," a truly original and superbly made horror movie, is involved in this pathetic show whose only aim is to gain as much commercial success as possible. The following sequels serve as an undeniable proves for this. One of the amazing things I found is that one version of the slip-sleeve packages says "starring Drew Barrymore." (I am not saying that she's an awful actress, but to me saying that she "stars" is great exaggeration.) In this movie she hardly "plays," as she appears doing nothing but screaming and saying only a few words, and this lasts less than ten minutes. But this, most likely, was another commercial trick. So my advice would be - unless you have free tickets, do not waste your money and time. (With the free tickets you may go ahead and check it out - just to know what this "commercial" fuss is all about.)