"Wish I had a swing like that in my backyard."The best thing about this Chainsaw redux is the spin it takes on the original film and in particular the immediate aftermath of the events of Tobe Hooper's movie, which then spill into modern times with the 'if it's too good be true, it probably isn't' premise of: what if your unknown grandmother left you her house in her will, with your cousin Leatherface living in the basement? Starting with nicely 3D-converted footage from the original film, this 2013 take is mostly well-shot in 3D and managed one hugely-effective shot (at the carnival) that had the audience ducking. However, the actual story is thin and offers little that surprises, in spite of some pleasing nods to the past, and the mostly young-adult cast appear to have been picked for looks rather than ability. The final act is nevertheless quite lively, and confusingly the film manages to both reinstate Leatherface as a ruthless killer and make him sympathetic. Whilst better than some recent horror outings, Texas Chainsaw 3D will seem singularly flat (sorry) on DVD.
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