VALENTINE
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Cast: Marley Shelton, Denise Richards, Jessica Capshaw, Jessica Cauffiel, David Boreanaz Rating: MA15+ for Strong Violence Tagline: Fall In Love With Terror. Theatrical Release: May 3, 2001 DVD Release: February 6, 2002 BOX OFFICE: While the film was initially planned to get released on Valentines day, it was delayed for unknown reasons. It had an opening weekend of $543,476 at 130 sites which averaged $4,181 each. 2nd weekend saw a 62% decrease in ticket sales, and almost a $1 million gross. It eventually left Australian cinemas with a more than mediocre gross of $1,333,538 DVD Special Features: * Audio Commentary * Club Reel * Cast and Crew * Studio Extras * Teaser Trailer |
Plot Synopsis, Review
In Junior High, five friends rejected Jeremy Melton, and he was traumitized. Now, 13 years later, one is murdered, shortly after recieving a card signed JM. Soon enough another goes missing, and now at one's party hell breaks lose when they are hunted one-by-one in a terrifying act of revenge.
Cool. When a director apologizes for making a film and an A-list star says she wouldn't have agreed to do the film if she read the full script, you shouldn't be expecting too much, but I actually enjoyed it. With a young cast, a decent plot and some great death scenes, the film was an hour and a half of entertainment. The opening sequence gets you hooked, and then the film slowly wraps you up for the twist at the end. The blood and gore was satisfying, and in my opinion the death scenes were great. To me, I really don't understand why director "Jamie Blanks" apologized for making it when it is far superior than his previous effort "Urban Legend". As for "Katherine Heigl" saying she wouldn't have agreed to do the film if she had read more than her small role, i think she's a complete drama queen. Critic's are forever slamming horror films, and this was no exception, but as she was part of "Bride of Chucky", the horror/comedy that is basically making fun of itself, she should shut up. Back to the film. While there was no tension or suspense, there was the cliche of knowing who was about to die. Cliche's aside, the film is genuinely horror, and genuinely fun and entertaining. Great one-liners also kept you entertained.
The plot isn't complex. A revenge act on Valentines day. I loved how each character had their own little label (As said by "The Fat One" of her group), and each death had a connection to the oepning scene from 13 years before. The twist ending was a tad predictable, and I think the last 20 minutes or so were a little too dramatic, but the character work was excellently executed and even the sluttiest of character were somewhat likeable.
The acting was great. "Marley Shelton" (The Nice One) was the star, and other than having the same voice as "Jordann Ladd" (who isn't even in the film), she was able to make us believe her character. "Denise Richards" (The Sexy One) was the slutty character, and she pulled it off swimmingly. "Jessica Capshaw" (The Fat One) seemed to always have the same negative expression, but she was reltable. She also provided me with the most laughs with some dialogue. "Katherine Heigl" (The Smart One) was good in her role, as was "Jessica Cauffiel" (The Bubbly One).
Overall "Valentine" is an energetic, fun and entertaining horror film that is nothing to apologize for. My rating is 3.5/5.
Cool. When a director apologizes for making a film and an A-list star says she wouldn't have agreed to do the film if she read the full script, you shouldn't be expecting too much, but I actually enjoyed it. With a young cast, a decent plot and some great death scenes, the film was an hour and a half of entertainment. The opening sequence gets you hooked, and then the film slowly wraps you up for the twist at the end. The blood and gore was satisfying, and in my opinion the death scenes were great. To me, I really don't understand why director "Jamie Blanks" apologized for making it when it is far superior than his previous effort "Urban Legend". As for "Katherine Heigl" saying she wouldn't have agreed to do the film if she had read more than her small role, i think she's a complete drama queen. Critic's are forever slamming horror films, and this was no exception, but as she was part of "Bride of Chucky", the horror/comedy that is basically making fun of itself, she should shut up. Back to the film. While there was no tension or suspense, there was the cliche of knowing who was about to die. Cliche's aside, the film is genuinely horror, and genuinely fun and entertaining. Great one-liners also kept you entertained.
The plot isn't complex. A revenge act on Valentines day. I loved how each character had their own little label (As said by "The Fat One" of her group), and each death had a connection to the oepning scene from 13 years before. The twist ending was a tad predictable, and I think the last 20 minutes or so were a little too dramatic, but the character work was excellently executed and even the sluttiest of character were somewhat likeable.
The acting was great. "Marley Shelton" (The Nice One) was the star, and other than having the same voice as "Jordann Ladd" (who isn't even in the film), she was able to make us believe her character. "Denise Richards" (The Sexy One) was the slutty character, and she pulled it off swimmingly. "Jessica Capshaw" (The Fat One) seemed to always have the same negative expression, but she was reltable. She also provided me with the most laughs with some dialogue. "Katherine Heigl" (The Smart One) was good in her role, as was "Jessica Cauffiel" (The Bubbly One).
Overall "Valentine" is an energetic, fun and entertaining horror film that is nothing to apologize for. My rating is 3.5/5.