Boxofficerules Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 This film feels way too short, not enough horror scenes at all and when they happen they feel rushed, especially the ending. It ducks that’s loads of the death scenes are off screen or shot in ways that you don’t really see anything. Very well directed and acted but feels like a lot of stuff is on the cutting room floor. Also Universal needs to fire their trailer editors, this movie is extremely predictable mainly because so much of it is spoiled in the trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Liked this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruel Summer Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 the more i think about it the less i like it. they could have done much more with the kills Spoiler it just seemed oppotunistic and lazy to make him invisible and to have everything half shown. they could have done so much with the school bathroom scene and the blonde lady in her flat kills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) As a huge fan of the original film, I thought it was great. It has an element of class and it’s beautifully shot. The ending is also extremely satisfying so I’m surprised to see people compare it unfavourably to other films. It has a twist I didn’t see coming, at all. I’m surprised I didn’t, but it paid off. Big time. 4/5 Some problems in the spoiler tag: Spoiler I could’ve done with more scares. The dialogue with the couple in the museum was clunky. My main problem was no real use of Helen’s Theme. It’s just iconic Candyman. It’s what everyone thinks of, it’s haunting. And they don’t use it til the credits and they slow it down. Missed opportunity there. I didn’t see the main twist coming (the revelation in Anthony’s scene with Vanessa Williams). At all. So that was an amazing surprise. I’m actually shocked I didn’t click on lol Edited August 27, 2021 by Krissykins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Helen's theme is iconic, but it's just that: Helen's theme. It doesn't really make sense to play it much here because the movie's not about Helen. It played when Helen's 'story' was told, which was the right place for it. Edited August 27, 2021 by ddddeeee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, ddddeeee said: Helen's theme is iconic, but it's just that: Helen's theme. It doesn't really make sense to play it much here because the movie's not about Helen. Hide contents It played when Helen's 'story' was told, which was the right place for it. I could have done with much more of it. It’s so creepy and instantly gives me chills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchumacherFTW Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Didn't really like this much. Narratively it's pretty messy and unsatisfying for somebody who hasn't seen another Candyman film, but the technical stuff is excellent, can't fault a thing there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnokesLegs Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Really liked this, very satisfying sequel to the original. While I get the issues some people have with the lack of scares, if you go back and watch the original, that’s exactly the same, it’s more interested in creating an unsettling atmosphere than it is in making you jump. The only really gory bit in the original is the psychiatrists office, the rest of the death scenes are handled similarly to the new one. My partner hasn’t seen the original and she really liked it too, so it seems to work for people who haven’t seen the first (although you absolutely should watch it beforehand if you want to get the most out of it). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 The fact that this is a sequel to a movie I have never seen is kinda killing all the hype I had for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, CJohn said: The fact that this is a sequel to a movie I have never seen is kinda killing all the hype I had for it. just watch the original it's good as hell. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Atreides Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, CoolioD1 said: just watch the original it's good as hell. Saw it this past Wednesday and can cosign to that. The atmosphere and subtext is just... 👌😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnokesLegs Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 36 minutes ago, CJohn said: The fact that this is a sequel to a movie I have never seen is kinda killing all the hype I had for it. It’s definitely fine to see it if you haven’t seen the original, it does a good job of recapping the first film in an organic way that doesn’t feel forced or leave you feeling than you’ve missed anything. That said, do yourself a favour and watch the original at some point, it’s great. I think it’s still on Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, SnokesLegs said: I think it’s still on Netflix. Peacock and Hulu in the US. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 B cinemascore for Candyman Surprising. Same as Us and higher than the original Candyman (C+) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Spoiler The opening credits for first Candyman are a birds eye view of the buildings. In this one we’re on the ground looking up at them. The credits are gorgeous. A nice touch that I loved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valonqar Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Krissykins said: Hide contents I didn’t see the main twist coming (the revelation in Anthony’s scene with Vanessa Williams). At all. So that was an amazing surprise. I’m actually shocked I didn’t click on lol Huh? How's that possible if you are a huge fan of the original? Yahya's name Anthony McCoy is exactly the same as the baby's from the original. It was obvious from that alone that he played adult Anthony. I mean, the reveal was for the newcomers to the franchise but anyone who watched the first figured it out when the name was announced in the synopsis for the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Valonqar said: Huh? How's that possible if you are a huge fan of the original? Hide contents Yahya's name Anthony McCoy is exactly the same as the baby's from the original. It was obvious from that alone that he played adult Anthony. I mean, the reveal was for the newcomers to the franchise but anyone who watched the first figured it out when the name was announced in the synopsis for the movie. I avoided everything. I hate being even remotely spoiled for any film, I don’t go on its IMDB until I’ve seen it. I was completely shocked when it happened. I’m so glad I didn’t already know. Also, that wouldn’t have been a “reveal” for newcomers to the franchise, because they wouldn’t know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valonqar Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Yes the movie was made for newcomers. I think it works two-fold. Oldcomers wonder what plan Candyman has with Anthony given that he tried to burn him alive as a sacrifice when he was a baby while newcomers are just floored by the reveal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, Valonqar said: Yes the movie was made for newcomers. I think it works two-fold. Oldcomers wonder Hide contents what plan Candyman has with Anthony given that he tried to burn him alive as a sacrifice when he was a baby while newcomers are just floored by the reveal. I disagree. They won’t be as floored if they haven’t seen the first film. But I’m glad newbies are enjoying it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruel Summer Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 BOM has this at 19m dom. i guess weekend estimate, very good number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
