I had the original of this movie on VHS and watched it several times. The cast were so great at their roles. Tori Spelling was perfect as the b*tchy, over-confident, most popular girl at school. And Kellie Martin was outstanding as mousy Angela who you feel there is something "off" about from the very start. Her over-enthusiasm, obsession with Stacey and desperation to be part of the in-crowd. The whole film just works!
This remake casts actors who look about 40 playing the teenagers, there is no character development and if they were trying to pretend it was the 80s they were WAY off the mark! The other element I didnt appreciate was trying to make us feel pity for the Stacy character. Tori's portrayal showed us a very unlikeable person who bullied anyone who she felt was beneath her (most people), and you feel sympathy towards Kellie's character and can see how she snapped (although obviously nobody deserved to die). This remake tries to make us sympathise with the wrong person. So bullies have a tough life away from their victims... so do plenty of people who dont go out and bully others!
All in all, this film is not worth it if you've seen the original, it just doesnt compare!! If you've not seen the original, watch that. Not this remake!!
This remake casts actors who look about 40 playing the teenagers, there is no character development and if they were trying to pretend it was the 80s they were WAY off the mark! The other element I didnt appreciate was trying to make us feel pity for the Stacy character. Tori's portrayal showed us a very unlikeable person who bullied anyone who she felt was beneath her (most people), and you feel sympathy towards Kellie's character and can see how she snapped (although obviously nobody deserved to die). This remake tries to make us sympathise with the wrong person. So bullies have a tough life away from their victims... so do plenty of people who dont go out and bully others!
All in all, this film is not worth it if you've seen the original, it just doesnt compare!! If you've not seen the original, watch that. Not this remake!!