5/5 Just an all-around great horror thriller with heart.
  by Daniel Walimaa (Detroit Rock City, Michigan)
I saw the original My Bloody Valentine in the theater back in the Eighties and I remembered it as being pretty good. I will definitely have to check it out again someday, especially after having seen the remake. Well, when I saw this new 2009 DVD version, I just had to get it, and I'm glad that I did. It is every bit as good as the original, and then some. I first watched the 2D version because I didn't want to get too involved and distracted with the 3D effects, if you know what I mean? I wanted to enjoy the movie for the story itself, which I did immensely, even though I guessed who the killer was before it was revealed at the movies end. Anyway, the next time I viewed it, I watched the 3D version and while the 3D wasn't the greatest, it still looked pretty good for the most part. Sure, there was some red and blue fuzzy ghostliness to it here and there, but other times the effect worked perfectly. Especially in parts like where the killer throws his pickaxe at the screen, and where the tree branch crashes through the windshield. The thing about the movie was, regardless of the 3D, I enjoyed it even better the second time around, even though I knew how it would all play out. It was still just as suspenseful and scary the 2nd time around. And the cast was excellent, all of them. They really did a good job making you believe in and feel for these characters. The only downside that I can give this DVD is that, like others have already described, the 3D glasses that came with it were packaged loose, which caused some slight scratches on my disk, but both sides played perfectly still. Otherwise, this is a great horror flick that I highly recommend for a few good scares and laughs and most importantly, an excellent story and atmosphere.

4/5 Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Loved the Original and This one Too!!
  by E. Valero (Woodbridge, Ontario Canada)
This remake of the 1981 chiller is solid with some gruesome kills, spills and interesting characters. The story is routine, about an undistinguished mining town being terrorized by a crazed killer out for bloody revenge but the gloomy setting adds to the films eerie tone and the killer, although never as iconic as the other more infamous horror screen legends, (You know who I'm talkin' about, the one that wears the hockey mask and the William Shatner mask.) is amazingly chilling in his mining gear and wielding a handy pick axe. I originally saw this in the theatre in 3-D and loved it. It definitely looses a bit of its edge when viewing it on the small screen but the tension and dread are still there. Overall, the performances are good. Jaime King is a delight, Tom Atkins, who made a name for himself appearing in several popular horror films; The Fog (Special Edition), Escape from New York (Special Edition), Halloween III - Season Of The Witch, Creepshow (Keepcase), Night of the Creeps, is his usually charming self and it's good to see him back in his genre and Kerr Smith is great as the egotistical Sheriff who has an axe to grind with the overwhelmingly inexpressive Jensen Ackles. Smith's performance is slick, cool and despite his characters unlikable characteristics, he still manages to make him rather likable. Ackles' performance on the other hand does not hold up against his supporting players. He seemed to have graduated from the "Keanu Reeves School of Acting" and his performance at times was embarrassing. Some may state that it was his characters nature since he is portraying a rather troubled young man with absolutely no personality but he could have at least made the character a bit more interesting. He speaks all of his lines in a monotone and his sculpted face is expressionless throughout making his character come across as a complete and utter bore.

For those who are fans of the original, you may not find this remake necessary as it is your typical by the numbers slasher film. However, as a re-make of a cult classic, and considering we have had a number of atrocious, Z-grade re-tellings of classic and cult classic horror movies, this one stands out as one of the best. The pacing is great as is the ensemble cast with the exception of Jensen Ackles. The death scenes deliver the goods and the murderer is as chilling as he was in the original. Definitely worth your time. Recommended.


4/5 Bloody Valentine in 3D!
  by L. Kingery (Kansas City, MO)
Most all know about this movie. But I have read the review's from other poster's, and there is a difference of opinion about 3D.So, maybe I can clear that up. When I got my copy, I put on my glasses and the 3D was very disapointing. So, I have another paid of glasses but the Red lense in on the right side...and the Blue lense in on the left side. This is the reverse of the first pair I used. I found, by using the pair with the Blue lense on the left and the Red lense on the right, the 3D is great...so maybe, that is the reason that some here post No 3D and some post Great 3D. So, in the future, if you buy a movie that is supposed to be 3D and it is not, try reversing the lense's. It worked for me really well. As for the movie, there are also some who reported scratch's...I did not find that to be the case with the movie I received.The 3D is great. ....just use the glasses with the blue lense on the left and red on the right...You Will See a Difference.<>Lon<>

3/5 Good movie, disappointing 3D
  by M. Kelly (California)
I bought this DVD because I saw My Bloody Valentine in 2D in theaters and I really liked it. The film itself is a pretty good horror/chase flick, especially these days when most horror movies are 100% predictable and have very little plot behind them. So this movie was a breath of fresh air. I didn't get to see the movie in 3D but was excited when I saw that I could purchase teh DVD in 3D with the accompanying 3D glasses. However, the 3D is hardly notable and you might as well just purchase a 2D version, unless you can get this one for less money then by all means get this one.

4/5 3D Works
  by S. Eggley (Des Moines, IA USA)
Here's the thing: the 3D works. It isn't perfect of course, but it does work, not sure what everyone else is complaining about. Of course it isn't good as theaters, they've spent thousands of dollars upgrading to new 3d technology, if you want it to be as good as a theater then go to the theater but for a 3D experience at home it works fine. Must be user error.