Nothing special here folks

Rating: 5/10 (19 August 2010)

** out of (****)
I'm not going to bother repeating the "The hills have eyes" synopsis because since it's a remake, the premise is nearly identical to the original. First of all, the script is certainly fresh. The performers are very likable and truly grasp common sense. May I add, the characters are devoid of stereotypes. Moreover, the gore, is simply phenomenal. Gore isn't the equivalent of a good film, but, since this film is a cannibal film, I thought I'd emphasize a little on the violence aspect. Furthermore, the pacing is perfect because it's very brisk and things run along very smoothly.
Now, while this film isn't dreadful, there were some flaws in my opinion. For starters, I did not appreciate the resolution of the film because it seemed like it detracted from the experience by a little. Furthermore, I thought the film took quite a while to get going, but once the stuff hits the fan, it hits strong. In addition, I thought the implied rape scene was very unnecessary. It seemed highly out of context and didn't fit the mood of the film for me.
Overall, this remake does not disappoint, but judged as a film, it's really nothing special. I really admired the script, I liked the performances, and my interest was peaked throughout, but something was lacking. While this is a remake, there are some very startling moments and this movie is highly gritty. Don't be fooled, this movie doesn't take you to a place where the stars shine. "The hills have eyes" is a worth a rental. Not much else though.