CARRIE REVIEW

About The Movie:

The 2013 Carrie remake once again follows the titular Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz) a shy and awkward teenage girl who is routinely bullied and ostracized by classmates. Sheltered by her overbearing, and extremely religious, mother Margaret (Julianne Moore), Carrie longs for the “normal life” of the other kids at Thomas Ewen Consolidated High School.

But Carrie isn’t normal, and after discovering that she possesses telekinetic powers, she begins to develop a new-found confidence that causes tension between her and a popular clique of girls led by Chris Hargensen (Portia Doubleday) and Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde). Rebelling against her mother’s control, and extreme Christian beliefs, Carrie decides to attend the school prom with cool kid Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort), setting the stage for a memorable night of dancing and violent revenge.

What Is Good/Bad About The Movie:

THIS WEEKEND'S BOX-OFFICE: 10/18/2013

Today will see the release of Carrie, though this is a remake I look forward to seeing it, who is with me?

Carrie

PROS:

- The original film is regarded as something of a horror classic, bringing built-in appeal to this remake.

- Star Chloe Grace Moretz is a budding star thanks to the Kick-Ass franchise and Hugo, among other recent films, in which she turned heads. Julianne Moore adds some veteran star power.

- Flixster and Facebook activity have been very encouraging leading up to release.

- The horror genre is hot right now, and recent remakes have been able to do well.

- As the lone horror offering during Halloween season this year, genre fans should turn out.

CONS:

- Twitter activity has been sluggish this week.

- Moretz isn't yet a proven draw outside of the film community and genre fans.

- The success of Gravity and Captain Phillips could limit the potential adult audience that is most familiar with the Carrie name.