Darktragedy
I've seen this twice, and I do like Rob Zombie movies, so I'm a little biased. I love the characters. Doom Head is creepy, calculating and just messed up enough to enjoy. The other characters that come into the game are there long enough to just get a taste of what they are like, and that's long enough to leave you wanting more of them.The gore is there, the action, the wonky characters. I thought the movie had a great pace to it. I would watch it again, just because there are so many bad movies out right now, I know this would entertain me again. If you liked Devil's Rejects or House of 1,000 Corpses, this is for you. If you haven't seen those, this might be a little too much, go back and start with House of 1, 000 Corpses. Overall, thumbs up, can't wait for 3 From Hell!
derekjager
I watched this when it came out and found it too long and actually, kinda dull. Then I recently re-watched it and felt the same way. Since Zombie never "starts normal," all his characters are the most foul-mouthed, low-life people you'd ever meet. Then they meet others worse then them. The odd thing is the three characters dressed up in aristocratic clothes--they are never explained and their backstory would have been interesting to know. The killers are pretty dull--a Nazi little person, some chainsaw guys. I mean, nothing original and everyone pretty much leers at the camera. I think LORDS OF SALEM was his best felt--a great look to it, a somewhat original idea, but 31 is just a tired retread. Since his movies don't make any money at the box office, he crowdfunded this--and it didn't make any money, either. But he said that because he crowdfunded it, he could make the movie he wanted with no studio interference. Well, he did, and it's a dull mess.
broadsword42
I really don't understand all the negative reviews for this movie. I suppose I should start with full disclosure - I am a Rob Zombie fan. I don't love everything he does - I hated "The Lords of Salem" - but I've enjoyed everything else the man has done. When I first read about this movie, I was apprehensive, after i found Rob's previous film was not to my liking at all. Add in some of the things that I read on IMDb after "31" was released, and I had already made up my mind that I was going to be disappointed. Then, I sat down to watch "31". To say that I was pleasantly surprised is a serious understatement. I had read that the characters were unlikable, but on the contrary I found myself cheering for them unreservedly. I had read that the film was misogynistic, but I thought that the females were portrayed as competent, strong heroines. I had read that the dialogue was bad, but I found that the words coming out of the characters mouths were believable and, when appropriate, either hilarious or riveting. Granted, this movie probably isn't for everyone - if the female form bothers you, or if you find violence distasteful, then you should steer clear. On the other hand, if you like bloodshed or you enjoy cheering on some regular people who are placed in terrible circumstances, or even if you're just a fan of tense thrillers, then this movie is for you. Rob Zombie has written and directed perhaps his finest movie with "31", and I hope that more people will give this underrated gem a chance.
bethany_ford70
I loved this movie! The characters were regular people that anyone one of us would know, work with and be friends with. The 70's retro touches were great and exactly what I remembered the 70's looking like. Sheri Moon Zombie has really upped her acting game from when I first saw her in House of 1000 Corpses. She did a great job in Halloween, and was even better in The Lord's of Salem and now in this role really shows off her abilities. She makes the transition of her character from the opening to the end result natural and believable. I like that these friends and co-workers don't turn on each other as they do in so many other movies where people are put into these situations. They always turn on each other and it's every man for themselves. They worked together, they fought together. I love that Rob Zombie uses the same actors in his films. Seeing them play different parts is always really interesting. To be honest I loved the fact the women were kick butt in this film. They weren't super heroes, they were just regular women put in a terrible situation that rose to the occasion. The men weren't assholes or macho jerks. They looked out for the women where they could, because that's what good men do, but they weren't getting in the way of each other either. They played to their strengths. Tanks up front, light fighters coming up behind. It made sense. I think that's what really strikes me about this movie the most. I wasn't yelling at the screen because the characters were doing something stupid. Their actions made sense to me, were things I could see myself doing. (Not that I want to ever find myself in that situation.) Richard Brake's performance was amazing. I found him both interesting and terrifying at the same time. Really, all of the actors did an amazing job. There's not a single performance that I thought was sub-par. I recommend watching this movie, especially if you're a Rob Zombie fan, but even if you're not, it's a good movie and definitely worth taking the time for.
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