Evil Dead (2013)

Well, if there is one thing a lot of people know about me, is that I love all things Evil Dead/Army of Darkness from the movies, to shirts, to comics, etc. When this was originally announced, there was some confusion. No Sam Raimi and no Bruce Campbell? How do you have anything Evil Dead without those two? Then there was talk that Ash would be a girl. Then it was said that they were all Ash....and then there was no Ash? HOW DO YOU HAVE AN EVIL DEAD MOVIE WITHOUT ASH!? But, that was the smartest thing that was done. I mean, who could stand in and play a role that is so connected and beloved to a single actor? Well, with all that said, and all the fear closed away, I will say that the movie was groovy. In an age where Hollywood is remaking everything, this is the best one yet! So well done! The actors and actresses are awesome, the story flows nicely (despite a couple of plot holes and wtf moments) and there is just enough shout outs to the original to keep people happy. Mia is a good replacement for the much beloved Ash as well. Now, some complained that the movie wasn't funny like the originals, well, THE FIRST WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE FUNNY! Like this one, there are unintentional laughs from a movie that takes itself seriously but, that's the charm of it. As well, there was talk of no CGI used in the film. Some have disputed this but, I will say this, whether they did or did not it was not overused like in other films and, if they didn't, then they did an awesome job on fx. For fans of the original trilogy, no need to worry about this film, and watch the credits and till the end, there's a groovy surprise for you and something else that will put a smile on your face. In the end, this remake will not swallow your soul. So, in the end, did I like it? YES! Was it as good as the original trilogy? Nope. Am I excited for Evil Dead 2? YEA! Am I excited that Bruce will return as Ash in Army of Darkness 2 and that the two universes will meet head on in Evil Dead 7? ...If you don't know my answer by now, I think you need me to obviously answer HELL YES! So, until someone opens that cursed book again, we wait.