Personally I hate remakes, but this is my opinion. Not saying new Freddy isn't a better actor than Englund because he is. Robert Englund was a better Freddy. To his ability he made that Franchise what it is. Hell he made New Line Cinemas a powerhouse. They still call that Studio "The House That Freddy Built". There have been a few Jasons, and Michael Myers over the years, but only one Freddy. Not too mention in 1984 this was groundbreaking to people that have watched alot of campy horror movies during that time. Freddy is such a beloved character in horror that anyone that would play him has big shoes to fill.
Hey! NO!!! NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! One of the spookiest things about Freddy, the REAL one, is his voice. The new one sounds like a wimp. Stop buying tickets to remakes, and they will quit making them! Haven't seen it, don't need to. Everything you need to know is in the commercials. Later! Kaboom
FUK no BUUT this CAN bring a whole new generation into this genre and isnt that their plan? BUUUT they can NEVER EVER make freddy flicks original/masterpiece if they dont have thee original ACTOR, unless they cast roberts SON to play freddy lol.. and HEY, my lil sister asked me PERSONALY to get her this new freddy flick on dvd for her even though its not in stores yet, so i told her yeah i'll see what i can do... sister is only 15 and shes starting to becom like her brother...
I agree Englund was and is the best!!! But i have seen the new on and i must say its awsome but i still cant get over the voice of Jackie Earle Haley i cant explain it but i dont like i dont think it fits freddy's personality but overall for a remake i liked it!!!
Robert Englund made Freddy. How can we really compare someone else to it..??
Haley's Freddy is a great depiction of a Freddy. It's not Englund's quirky Freddy but it's a pretty wicked Freddy none the less. He has a few new traits and attributes and I think that this is what was needed in order to produce another Nightmare on Elm Street movie. Face it, the last few NOES didn't do anywhere near as good as this one did... something fresh was in order.
People can slam it all they want, I'm a huge Freddy fan ever since I caught the first one in theatres, I still very much enjoyed the new one. I have no problem accepting both characters as Freddy.
Englund IS Freddy, no doubt about that but Haley offered a nice refreshing break when it was needed.
RE:Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
Michael Myers only spoke in Rob Zombie's remakes. (as a child in both, and as an adult at the end of H2.)
Re: Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
Robert Englund made the monster what it is. Those are huge shoes to fill. I will be there with a black arm band on.
Re: Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
robert is my one and only freddy!
Re: Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
so...after watching the remake...
Robert Englund is THE only freddy. and I hope to god the series dies here.
Fans of horror need to realize *if they havn't already* that we don't need stupid re-hashed bullshit of our classics, we need NEW inventive ideas.
Give me the original, or give me death!!
Robert Englund Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
Personally I hate remakes, but this is my opinion. Not saying new Freddy isn't a better actor than Englund because he is. Robert Englund was a better Freddy. To his ability he made that Franchise what it is. Hell he made New Line Cinemas a powerhouse. They still call that Studio "The House That Freddy Built". There have been a few Jasons, and Michael Myers over the years, but only one Freddy. Not too mention in 1984 this was groundbreaking to people that have watched alot of campy horror movies during that time. Freddy is such a beloved character in horror that anyone that would play him has big shoes to fill.
Re: Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
Hey! NO!!! NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! One of the spookiest things about Freddy, the REAL one, is his voice. The new one sounds like a wimp. Stop buying tickets to remakes, and they will quit making them! Haven't seen it, don't need to. Everything you need to know is in the commercials. Later! Kaboom
Reply:Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
FUK no BUUT this CAN bring a whole new generation into this genre and isnt that their plan? BUUUT they can NEVER EVER make freddy flicks original/masterpiece if they dont have thee original ACTOR, unless they cast roberts SON to play freddy lol.. and HEY, my lil sister asked me PERSONALY to get her this new freddy flick on dvd for her even though its not in stores yet, so i told her yeah i'll see what i can do... sister is only 15 and shes starting to becom like her brother...
Freddy!!!
I agree Englund was and is the best!!! But i have seen the new on and i must say its awsome but i still cant get over the voice of Jackie Earle Haley i cant explain it but i dont like i dont think it fits freddy's personality but overall for a remake i liked it!!!
Re: Do You Think The New Freddy Is Better Than Robert Englund?
Robert Englund made Freddy. How can we really compare someone else to it..??
Haley's Freddy is a great depiction of a Freddy. It's not Englund's quirky Freddy but it's a pretty wicked Freddy none the less. He has a few new traits and attributes and I think that this is what was needed in order to produce another Nightmare on Elm Street movie. Face it, the last few NOES didn't do anywhere near as good as this one did... something fresh was in order.
People can slam it all they want, I'm a huge Freddy fan ever since I caught the first one in theatres, I still very much enjoyed the new one. I have no problem accepting both characters as Freddy.
Englund IS Freddy, no doubt about that but Haley offered a nice refreshing break when it was needed.
My opinion.
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