Jason Widgington

A bigger budget, faster action, and more blood and guts than the first make for a must-see flick for not just Hatchet fans, but for any and all fans of horror.

This loose remake of the Coen Brothers' Blood Simple employs an odd mix of broad comedy, frenetic action, and Zhang's familiar visual aesthetic. Somehow it manages to fit nicely together into a popcorn flick with flair, albeit one that will never be mistaken for a masterpiece.

This loose remake of the Coen Brothers' Blood Simple employs an odd mix of broad comedy, frenetic action, and Zhang's familiar visual aesthetic. Somehow it manages to fit nicely together into a popcorn flick with flair, albeit one that will never be mistaken for a masterpiece.

Seven years after Irreversible, with his first English-language feature, Noé has upped the innovation ante, delivering an audio-visual masterstroke whose plot and performances - admittedly not the reason to want to watch the film - unfortunately leave something to be desired.

Seven years after Irreversible, with his first English-language feature, Noé has upped the innovation ante, delivering an audio-visual masterstroke whose plot and performances - admittedly not the reason to want to watch the film - unfortunately leave something to be desired.