This, my friends, is what a remake SHOULD look like! I went into this movie expecting nothing better than Nightmare 3 (LOL), but what I got was a great reboot, that in my opinion, surpassed the original in many ways. Jackie was the perfect Freddy. His voice, humour and everything else was just SPOT ON. Now, I'm not saying Robert wasn't good, he was also perfect. Weird, huh? Well, I think they were both fantastic in their own ways. People say they don't like that this movie get rid of Freddy's humour, but really, the remake made his jokes more realistic... and funnier. Lines like, "I was only petting him. Hahahah!" were amazing! Both in delivery and writing. Oh, and guess what? There was only ONE explosion in the entire film! I know, right? Michael Bay was involved, and there was only one explosion! Anyways, go watch this movie as soon as possible! It's worth it.… Expand

I'm a fan of the franchise i have to say this was an excellent addition! Katie Cassidy looked HOT!

Loved the movie. I have been reading what critics have been saying and I think it is a bit of a joke. I see how one can objectively judge this movie without seeing the original, but wanting it to "say something" or "send a message" is asinine. It would be a bigger issue if the story got away from the original. For those who right articles and reviews without seeing the original miss that point. I was happy to see an updated version of a great horror flick. I would nudge my wife, which hasn't seen the original as well, at which scenes were derived from the original. I didn't see this as another Jennifer's Body or some other horror film that takes all the 17 years olds… Expand

Wow what did most people expect from this. I wen thinking would scree it up and came out surprised. Though it's not as creepy as the orignal the story telling is better. Great reintroduction of a classic.

I am getting so sick and tired of everyone giving this movie a 3 or a 2. Especially when people compare it to the original and call out the "bad acting." You gotta be kidding me! The acting in the original was horrible. Depp wasn't even on his A game and the main character Nancy was pretty bad. How could this be rated so low when it was pretty much the same story but with way better effects? I dont miss Robert Englund at all. the only this that should be changed is the face of the new Freddy. Other than that this movies is a stud. Technically i give this movie an 8 but i gotta give it a 10 so that the score gets brought up cause people are being ridiculous with rating this movie. Im seriously annoyed with the critics. Mind you the movie "Taken" scored a 42. So dont always believe what the critics say, in fact think the opposite.… Expand

What a remake should look like. It was creepy, the actor's were more than competent, and Jackie Earle Haley was absolutely fantastic. I don't understand the low ratings. The only con to this movie was that it had a bit too many jump scares. Other than that, a great movie.

All i can truly say is that i loved this remake! I was suprised by this movie in fact that i would tell people that they should see this. I loved it!

This movie was a blast to see in theaters and even though they changed the whole movie from the original, there was still some famous scenes in the remake. I thought Jackie Earle Haley did a better and more terrifying job as Freddy than Robert Englund and his face looked much more like a real burnt victim. The only thing that I disliked was soem of the kill scenes weren't as creative as previous films, but there were still some that caught my eye. But, Freddy's backstory and origin retelling make up for some of the kill flaws. Highly recommended.… Expand

Great movie. Much, much better than Friday The 13th's remake. Jackie Earl Haley is amazing as Freddy!

Definitely don't listen to the critics on this one. Awesome remake. Far and away better than the remakes of horror movies not to mention way better than the source material. A must see for horror fans.

okay all of you critics out there. Ive seen the original Nightmare on Elm Street and this new one. and i critic movies pretty hard, ask anyone i know. This was a good movie. and thoe whole time i was watching it, i was trying to find the flippin difference between this one and the old one. In the new one, there is better graphics, more pop out scenes, and more explanation of Freddy Kruger. In the old one, there is a cool scene where blood shoots out of Johnny Depp's bed, and maybe one more funny line. THEY ARE THE SAME MOVIE. and i know you can never beat the original, but this was a good movie.… Expand

Oscar Worthy. The way Samuel Bayer pulls off the tension and brilliant interaction between the characters is astounding. Freddy Kruger belongs in the high elite club of film characters such as Atticus Finch, The Godfather, And General Patton. An absolutely incredible film, that has to be seen by everyone, young and old.

I am actually very surprised by the mainstream critique of this film. Especially from the critic that also gave it its highest score. His single 3 word statement tells me he didnt watch it, or really wasn't in the mood and shouldnt have watched it. I grew up during the Jason and Freddie era. I was terrified as a child and amused as a teenager. The first movie I ever went to at night without my parents and instead with my friends was Friday the 13th part 3 in 3-d. So I believe I understand the attachment and fondness our generation has for these films very well. With that said I thought that Jackie Earle Haley brought depth to Freddie that was hair raising. It gave me the shivers and I was scared all over again. So dont believe the critics just because they gave an opinion. Take my advice and be confident that you wont be wasting your time with this film. Then form your own opinion. :)… Expand