The title shows how dumb the film is going to be. After all, it's chronologically incorrect. Even teenagers are quick to point that out. Judging from this, one might expect a send-up of the series. It is not.
Critics bash the film, as they do with every teen slasher film.
And judging from the reaction of the audience, this film will never approach the success of the first film. But that's not to say it's bad entertainment. A week ago, Adam Sandler's brainless comedy, The Waterboy , was released, and audiences ate it up. The point is, both films are brainless. No matter how much Kevin Williamson writes, not one person will consider this to be a good genre.