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First Reviews Of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer': Watch Or Skip?
The latest reviews highlight mixed reactions towards 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', prompting viewers to debate their choice.
Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for Do Revenge and the screenplay of Thor: Love and Thunder, returns with a new horror film, coming to theaters this week. This movie is a direct continuation of the famous slasher from the 90s. In this latest title, simply I Know What You Did Last Summer, the original concept is updated for a modern audience. Was that a good idea?
The film follows a new group of young people faced with the deadly consequences of a fateful secret. When the past catches up with them, a new series of gruesome murders begins. Madelyn Cline plays a central role in this franchise revival. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently scores a 47% on the Tomatometer.
Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post finds the film entertaining, despite its impact on his thinking ability. "I Know... kept me engaged, even though I felt brain dead." He emphasizes that the film offers more superficial entertainment than substantial depth.
According to Jordan Hoffman from Entertainment Weekly, some clever moments and especially the performance by lead actress Cline keep the film afloat. "Clever scenes and a sensational performance from Madelyn Cline keep the film (mostly) alive."
Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting is more positive. She praises the new cast and the increased body count. "The higher death toll and the fresh, likable cast make this legacy sequel accessible to a new audience, though it mainly caters to the true IKWYDLS fan."
Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com is critical. He states that while the original can still be seen as 'dumb fun', this sequel fails to achieve that. "History may see the first film as silly entertainment, but this one is just stupid."
The original from 1997 had an estimated budget of $17 million and grossed over $125 million worldwide. On Rotten Tomatoes, the original stands at 44%. The current IMDb score of the new film is 5.5, maintaining a mixed reception. The original was stuck at a similar 5.8.
The film follows a new group of young people faced with the deadly consequences of a fateful secret. When the past catches up with them, a new series of gruesome murders begins. Madelyn Cline plays a central role in this franchise revival. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently scores a 47% on the Tomatometer.
Turn Your Brain Off
Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post finds the film entertaining, despite its impact on his thinking ability. "I Know... kept me engaged, even though I felt brain dead." He emphasizes that the film offers more superficial entertainment than substantial depth.
According to Jordan Hoffman from Entertainment Weekly, some clever moments and especially the performance by lead actress Cline keep the film afloat. "Clever scenes and a sensational performance from Madelyn Cline keep the film (mostly) alive."
For The Fans
Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting is more positive. She praises the new cast and the increased body count. "The higher death toll and the fresh, likable cast make this legacy sequel accessible to a new audience, though it mainly caters to the true IKWYDLS fan."
Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com is critical. He states that while the original can still be seen as 'dumb fun', this sequel fails to achieve that. "History may see the first film as silly entertainment, but this one is just stupid."
Streaming Details And Backgrounds
The original from 1997 had an estimated budget of $17 million and grossed over $125 million worldwide. On Rotten Tomatoes, the original stands at 44%. The current IMDb score of the new film is 5.5, maintaining a mixed reception. The original was stuck at a similar 5.8.
