Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

Runtime: 84 Minutes

Studio: New Line Cinemas

Director: Jonathan Liebesman

Writer(s): Sheldon Turner

Staring: Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley, Diora Baird, Matthew Bomer, R. Lee Ermey.

Description: Two brothers and their girlfriends are on a road trip before they are shipped off the Vietnam. On the road trip, they get into an accident and are discovered by the sheriff. Quickly, the 4 people realize that this is no ordinary sheriff and that their lives are at stake. They are taken to a house where they will soon become dinner for the family. Now they are fighting for the lives against a young ruthless killer who will grow up to be the most ruthless killer in American history.

Gore/Violence: Wow, this movie is gory and violent. Skin is ripped off, legs are cut off, and heads get bashed in. This movie has everything you could ever hope for.

Body Count: The body count is kind of low in the movie. There were about five gruesome deaths in the movie.

Nudity & Sexuality: None, the movie focuses more on deaths than boobies

Death Scenes: The death scenes are gruesome in this one. Some scenes will make queasy if you have a weak stomach. One scene has Leatherface cutting the skin off of the guy's arm, also he cuts the guy's face off and uses it as a mask. Very gruesome!!!!

Acting/Storyline: The storyline is average. There is nothing creative about the storyline. We all know Leatherface, we all know the kids are going to get caught by the Hewitt family, but the movie does give the viewer an intense feeling. The movie makes you feel that these people are going through hell and that death is a gift. This feeling is what makes this movie worth seeing, plus the look of the movie is very dark and creepy which is great for horror fans.

The acting is superb in this movie. R. Lee Ermey (who plays Sheriff Hoyat) does an amazing job of being sadistic bastard. When you are watching this movie, you know that this guy is not messing around, he does an amazing job in this movie.

Final Rating: This movie does justice to the TCM franchise and stays true to its roots. Its always great to see a horror icon on the big screen, but its better to see a horror icon on the big screen in a quality movie. Do yourself a favor and see this move.