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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Feb 4, 2024 9:07:18 GMT -5
Finally saw that film for the first time yesterday, so I was hoping to discuss it a bit. I must say, I really enjoyed it. It's one of those films that I wouldn't say is one of my faves but I can see myself rewatching a lot because it's just so enjoyable and well made.
I was also pleasantly surprised to see how much of the movie focused on the effect the killings were having on Karen and Andy, with Karen especially seeming to wonder if she's crazy and starting to worry Andy may genuinely be a murderer before Chucky reveals himself. That's some great character work and makes you care about them and therefore be scared when they're in danger (something a lot of modern horror works could stand to learn...). Apparently, the original script played the ambiguity and psychological aspect even more and I can see how it could have worked given what we already have here.
It's also a really well paced. I never felt bored at any point, the story kept moving steadily along and when the end came, it didn't feel like it had been going on for that long but at the same time, it felt like a natural ending point and it didn't feel like it needed to go any longer.
And of course, there's Chucky himself. Between the animatronics work, the body acting and of course Brad Dourif's unforgettable voice performance, it's no wonder he became such an enduring character. Amazing talent all around and all involved deserve to be highlighted for their work.
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Post by mcmahonfan85 on Feb 4, 2024 22:11:16 GMT -5
you're just now getting around to watching Child's Play? Chucky, what do you think about that? {Spoiler}
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Post by 4real on Feb 5, 2024 11:28:15 GMT -5
I thought Chucky was a bit of a joke as a kid and didn’t really take it seriously until I saw the original and loved it. The 2nd one might be better as well.
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Feb 5, 2024 11:54:10 GMT -5
you're just now getting around to watching Child's Play? Chucky, what do you think about that? {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler} There's a lot of classic horror franchises I have yet to check out even though I'm a huge fan of the genre. It's always a bit of a surprise to see which ones have aged well and which ones haven't. And then there's stuff like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, where I didn't like the beloved original but I'm a huge fan of the much more maligned sequel. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I thought Chucky was a bit of a joke as a kid and didn’t really take it seriously until I saw the original and loved it. The 2nd one might be better as well. I've heard good things about the sequel and I intend to make my way through the entire franchise. Overall, it seems to be one of those interesting franchises that have surprisingly managed to maintain a level of quality, or at least keeps finding an audience one way or another. The one people really seem to agree is weak is 3, and then of course there's controversy over the intentionally comedic entries, but I've heard surprisingly positive echoes about Cult and Curse, as well as the remake (and a horror remake being well received is worth noting all on its own). The series also seems popular. And I mean, it's gone three seasons so far so clearly it's got fans.
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Post by sarkerpolseng on Feb 5, 2024 12:50:42 GMT -5
It is almost like a detective drama in some ways.
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Post by Duke Cameron on Feb 6, 2024 6:29:03 GMT -5
Not a fan of how part 2 basically tells you that the mom ended up in a mental institution because the cops decided to not back up her story. 3 decades later and the tv show tells us that the mom ended up marrying the main cop. You marry the guy who refused to back you up which ended up putting you in a mental institution and costing you custody of your son?
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Post by edgestar on Feb 6, 2024 8:44:30 GMT -5
My husband and I love Chucky!!
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