Carrie (2013)

Synopsis

A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers. Troubled at home and bullied at school, these powers may be of some use.

Thoughts

Remaking films is nothing new as I have discussed before. It seems that practically every film we consider a classic is being remade for the current generation and those to come as if the original just wasn't good enough, too dated to be viewed by this generation, or, money. That's just the way I feel every time I hear of a film, that is already quite well represented, being remade. Why would you want to remake something that is already a good film? To make it great? To bring in a new audience? You know what? If it was already something great, leave it alone. Granted, there are some truly remarkable remakes out there, but why not just leave well enough alone? End rant. 

Carrie, as you already know, is a movie based on a Stephen King novel by the same name. This is a remake I just can't forgive. Alright, the acting was good, but what about the rest of it? Why update the 1976 classic? Let me be frank, if there is a film that is undoubtedly a horrible original, then bring on the remake. Carrie was perfectly fine. On another note, there wasn't a need for The Rage: Carrie 2 or even the Carrie tv movie. 

Still, I pushed through the entire movie like a trooper that way I could weigh in on why I just can't stand this version. The true downfall to this remake is that it's the same damn movie with technology added. Yeah. This movie was remade to add the use of video sharing and cell phones. It's absolutely pointless. 

There really isn't much to say about the 2013 version of Carrie. I watched it and grew annoyed with each passing minute. Was the beginning with Julianne Moore even needed? NO! It added nothing to the plot what so ever. I swear, if someone tells me this was from the book, De Palma was right to not include it in the '76 version then because it was pointless. I should get around to reading the book though. 

I thought this could be a decent remake and I was sadly mistaken. If you enjoyed the original, do yourself a favor and skip this even if it's on cable. All you get here is something like the special editions of the original trilogy of Star Wars. It's that bad, people. Well, I have to actually give credit to the cast. They're the only reason I'm even giving this version any points at all. So, unless you're curious to see how the performances are, it just isn't really worth your time. 

IMDB: 6.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 5.4/10

WeFLM: 2/10

Don't come. Don't stay.

-kp