An ok film...for horror.

Rating: 6/10 (27 August 2002)

First of all, I have to admit that I am not a fan of the horror genre, there are a few that I really like, but for the most part...not a fan. With that said, let me get on with the review.
I thought "Scream" was an ok film, it had a lot of good things going for it, but there were a few things that just didn't sit well with me. Overall, I thought the story was actually pretty good and quite suspenseful. The comedy was also just spectacular in the film. The best character (hands-down, no contest) in the film is Randy (played by Jamie Kennedy)! His character and the way he says things totally made the movie for me.
Alone with Jamie Kennedy, the rest of the cast was pretty good as well. Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, Drew Barrymore, and Henry Winkler all did great jobs with their characters.
Like I mentioned earlier, the story is actually pretty good in this film. The only complaint that I have is that there are a number of murders and killings that take place in the film that are completely useless (I guess that defines a horror film). For instance, it is never explained why the killer kills Drew Barrymore and what she has to do with the entire story....maybe that's cause she DOESN'T!!! I just don't like that they always seem to throw in a killing here and there that have nothing to do with the story, just an excuse to have another gruesome death scene. Oh well, you can't win them all. There were a few other problems I had with the film here and there, but nothing I can't deal with.
If you like horror films, and especially if you like teen-slasher films, then you should definitely see this film. If you are like me, and just like the occasional horror film, then you may also want to check out this film. If you do see the film, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for reading.
-Chris