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The Crazies (2010)
2010 film directed by Breck Eisner
Remake of the 1973 HORROR film directed by George A. Romero about a mysterious phenomenon that causes the citizens of a quiet Georgian town go mad. . Filmed in the state of Georgia. Executive Producer: George … see full wiki
Cast:
Justin Welborn,
Larry Cedar,
Glenn Morshower,
Joe Reegan,
Radha Mitchell,
Timothy Olyphant,
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Director:
Breck Eisner
Genre:
Horror
Release Date:
February 24, 2010
MPAA Rating:
R
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I have only seen bits and pieces of the original “The Crazies” and maybe it would be a wise idea to see it again before I write this review. Zombie maestro George Romero directed the original 1973 horror film “The Crazies” and for once maybe it would be a good idea in refraining from comparing the remake to the original. The acclaimed horror director helped redefine horror with his “Living Dead” films and it is not surprising that this new slicker … more
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THE CRAZIES George Romero is by far a legend in the film industry and has crafted some of the best movies of all time, there is no doubting that. While he is still a very active filmmaker his past films have been being remade with more to come I am sure. One of those films is "The Crazies" a remake that he actually supported and came on board as an executive producer. I always have hope for a remake when the original creator is involved … more
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Somewhere in a remote stretch of Iowa, life as we have known it is about to end. A dramatic and surprising confrontation between a savvy small-town sheriff and what appears to be the reformed town drunk on a bad bender breaks up the high school baseball game. It also sheds the first light upon a sinister and lethal situation that has been brewing in the murky mire that lies beyond the attention of the public eye. Sheriff David Dutten loves his hometown. He knows and respects … more
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To my knowledge, I have never seen the original release of The Crazies, in 1973, from George Romero. While I understand Romero can be sort of a sick twist, I think this release is more in tune with the times, making it a possibility, as all tweaking with the environment and DNA and so forth are. This version was directed by Breck Eisner, was nominated for 3 awards and carries an R rating for blood and violence. Comparatively speaking, the blood and violence isn't all that. … more
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This relatively small-scale remake of George Romero's low-budget thriller manages to deliver a few thrills, here and there, but never manages to do much that is truly inventive or original, and certainly never manages to convince me that a remake of the ultra low-budget original was necessary. When the local drunk goes crazy with a gun at the local ballpark, and an ordinary man goes bonkers and burns his house down with the family locked inside, the local sheriff begins to suspect a pattern. When … more
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review by Lopez15.
June 09, 2010
George A. Romero is credited all over as the king and father of zombie films for years he has given moviegoers some of the most frightening and definitive zombie films ever made and it all began in 1968 with a little know black and white independent film called "Night of the living Dead"(1968). Which is cited as the films that jump started the zombie sub genre (and officially began the zombie craze that has lasted far longer than it should have). Then in 1973 … more
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During a baseball game in a small town in Iowa an apparently deranged local man approaches players with a loaded shotgun. The sheriff shots the man before he is able to harm anyone. This incident is attributed to the killed man's history of alcohol abuse, but the whole town is nonetheless perturbed and unsettled. After another resident starts acting erratically and murders his own family it starts becoming obvious that there is some larger malevolent influence that is affecting the town. The … more
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review by kfontenot.
July 13, 2010
With all of the remakes, reboots, and re-imaginings of classic (and some not-so-classic) horror films, I was a bit hesitant to watch Scott Kosar, Ray Wright, and Breck Eisner's version of George A. Romero's semi-classic "The Crazies." Kosar and Wright updated the screenplay, moved it to a new location (Ogden Marsh, Iowa) and generally maintained the essence of the original film. Director Eisner keeps the film interesting by mixing equal parts of suspense and action with brief quiet moments between … more
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Point One: This is not a zombie movie. Zombies are undead. These folks have been poisoned. I need to make that clear for the true zombie fans out there. Point Two: This is a rehash of a darn good film. Why not just watch the original? Point Three: The original is not in most theaters. So why not enjoy a good biohazard thriller? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad Romero is getting some cash on the deal, he deserves it. But the … more
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This was okay this is something tat could happen in a little country community
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review by tunguz.
August 07, 2010
During a baseball game in a small town in Iowa an apparently deranged local man approaches players with a loaded shotgun. The sheriff shots the man before he is able to harm anyone. This incident is attributed to the killed man's history of alcohol abuse, but the whole town is nonetheless perturbed and unsettled. After another resident starts acting erratically and murders his own family it starts becoming obvious that there is some larger malevolent influence that is affecting the town. The sheriff … more
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review by bridget3420.
July 08, 2010
I found out from my dad that this was a remake of George A. Romero's The Crazies. Everyone I know who saw this movie liked it. It was definitely worth two hours of my time.
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review by rmurray847.
March 04, 2010
THE CRAZIES is not a great film, nor will it likely even enter the "Hall Of Fame" of zombie-type movies. However, it is a tight, well-constructed and reasonably well-acted thriller that is more than worthy of a look. In the small mid-western town of Ogden's Marsh, high school baseball season is just getting started. Everyone in town is there to size up the quality of this year's team...and frankly, life just couldn't get any finer. In less than 2 minutes, we get learn all … more
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review by Captain_Couth.
February 28, 2010
A small Iowa town (filmed in Georgia) is in trouble. A rash of mental cases coupled along with the intrusion of the military make life a living hell for the residents. Caught in the middle of the madness is the town sheriff David Dutton (Timothy Olyphant), his wife Judy (Radha Mitchell) and Deputy Clank. Why is the town being flooded with military personal and who are these mad infected people running around causing havoc? Can these three make it out of the town and avoid … more
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review by Chris_Pandolfi.
February 26, 2010
I suppose I can't fault "The Crazies" for delivering exactly what it promised: Screaming victims, bloody deaths, scary things hiding in the dark, and, of course, crazy people. But there really isn't anything new here. It's a remake of the 1973 film directed by George A. Romero, which itself has similarities to his own "Night of the Living Dead" and would go on to inspire its apocalyptic sequels, also directed by Romero (some of which have already been remade, and you'll forgive me if I'm belaboring … more
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review by JohnWright.
June 23, 2010
For a horror movie, "The Crazies" has reasonable acting and a plausible explanation for the people going crazy (becoming zombies). The pace was good, not too frantic and not plodding or slow. The cover quotes reviews saying: "Truly terrifying and suspenseful" and "Will scare the crap out of you". Yes, the movie does build some tension but it certainly doesn't live up to those claims. As far as horror movies go, I would say this is one of the better ones. &nbs … more
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