The Rage: Carrie 2 [Region 2] |  | Director: Katt Shea
Actors: Emily Bergl, Jason London, Dylan Bruno, J. Smith-Cameron, Amy Irving
Category: DVD
Buy New: $5.86
as of 2/9/2010 15:31 EST details
New (2) Used (2) from $4.85
Seller: moviemars
Rating:  134 reviews
Sales Rank: 89341
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), German (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), French (Dubbed), German (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050070003284
ASIN: B000050GOM
Theatrical Release Date: March 12, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The best stuff in this ridiculously conceived sequel to Brian De Palma's groundbreaking '70s classic are the occasional, too-brief flashbacks to De Palma's groundbreaking '70s classic. They occur in the mind of Sue Snell (Amy Irving, shamelessly reprising her role), the only main character left alive during Carrie's prom revenge freakout. After a brief stint in an insane asylum, Snell is now a therapist at a suburban high school and is currently counseling Rachel Lang (Emily Bergl). Rachel isn't like other girls. When Rachel gets really mad, she moves things with her mind. Rachel's been really mad lately, because her best friend jumped from a rooftop in the first 10 minutes of this movie. Even though there's absolutely no development of this relationship, don't doubt it: we know they're best friends because they have matching tattoos. Rachel's friend lost it because she was the latest victim in a fun game that members of the football team play off the field in which they keep a running count of how many girls they can seduce, using a rating scale based on appearance. Of course, there's a nice one, Jesse (Jason London), who feels guilty about playing the game and falls for Carrie, er, Rachel. Everything appears to be changing for Rachel, but Jesse's friends have other plans. Snell knows what's up, however, and it's pretty funny watching her explain it to Rachel: "I've been through this movie before" is essentially what she says, but Rachel doesn't want to hear that she's not an original character, that she's a cheap, slightly hardened and revised '90s rip-off with no autonomy. It makes Rachel want to move things with her mind. --Dave McCoy
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 134
 If Looks Could Kill!! February 5, 2010
C. Davis (Kansas City)
I personally enjoy this installment as much as I do the original film. The Rage Carrie 2 lives up to my expectations as a sequel that picks up nearly more than 2 decades later, now we get to see Carrie's half sister Rachel take the lead.
The set up of the film is pretty much similer to the original except for some minor detail changes, for one Rachel lives with foster parents because her mother seems to be a bit crazy.
But the overall film is interesting enough to watch and to be entertained by the conclusion towards the end.
The Rage Carrie 2 is like adding a gothic twist to a classic story.
I loved it February 1, 2010
B. E Jackson (Pennsylvania)
I can honestly say, I can't remember the original Carrie at the moment I'm writing this review, and I probably haven't seen the the film in at least 20 years. Keep that in mind while I write up my thoughts on the Rage: Carrie 2. I can't compare this film to the original.
Charlotte Ayanna nails her performance as a troubled teenager with the incredible power to move objects with her mind. This ability however, wasn't used excessively, which is *exactly* how it should've been used. Abusing such a magical ability would have done more harm than good as far as storyline development is concerned and would have made the story totally unbelievable. Used in small doses however, was much more effective.
Charlotte's character kept her telekinesis power to herself most of the time, except for when a guidance counselor tried helping her, and accidentally made the girl upset, prompting her to use the power.
The ending of Carrie 2 made any moment of nonsense or boredom you may have experienced beforehand TOTALLY worth it. She goes absolutely nuts, and you have to see what she does with her ability, and what causes her to use it.
As far as the amount of scares is concerned, truth be told there weren't that many. A couple VERY weird scenes had some graphic and shocking shots, and that's about it. Honestly, this entire movie was very weird to me. It had a pacing that was entirely unpredictable, but somehow made sense by the conclusion. I really enjoyed it.
The only complaint is that after a certain point there was a bit too much of a focus on the relationship building between the teenager and her boyfriend which led to a few slightly overlong romantic scenes, but that's a VERY minor flaw.
Overall, very good movie.
 Stephen King December 11, 2009
T.Worton (Mason,Il. USA)
This movie is not as good as the other,but I had to have for my collection
Love this movie...why the hate? May 18, 2009
Bobby (Chicago)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I really liked this movie, I made no attempt to compare it to the original Carrie or the remake. If you put all that aside you have a more modern teenage...highschool revenge story which was done really well. The effects at the end were well done and the cast I thought was well chosen. Don't overthink it...just enjoy...
 No Good March 7, 2009
Ryan Kelley (Cleveland, Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Rage: Carrie 2 could have been something REALLY special...but, it fell completely flat for me. I actually saw this my junior year of high school and that is the only reason I am giving it 2 stars...for the mere fact that it brings back memories of good times, hanging out with friends and enjoying a cheesy flick together. However, seeing this movie was almost painful for me. I was SUCH a fan of Carrie when I was younger. It was such an interesting way to approach an outcast, taunted girl who happens to have telekentic powers. In the original, Carrie was a completely sympathetic character. She was a meek, abused, shy girl who was visibly terrified of people. You instantly felt sorry for her and in that final prom scene, you may have even rooted as she went on her revenge-based massacre, essentially wiping out her whole senior class.
In The Rage, the new Carrie is a character named Rachel, who *gasp!* has the same father as the original Carrie and has also inherited telekinetic abilities. Rachel is also an outcast and somewhat friendless character. She's actually a lot DIFFERENT then Carrie though. She is gutsy and brazzen. She speaks her mind and has a dark sense of humor. She is FAR more broody and unlikeable then Carrie was. Of course, as a viewer, you find yourself rooting for Rachel as the movie moves on...You don't want the jocks and mean kids tormenting her.
The main issue for me, was the finale. I wish there had been more carnage. Not to sound like a gore-freak and not to insinuate that there is no gore in this film-there are some gross moments...but, I wanted Rachel to have a little more kill-time in her final moments. Carrie's ending was great...but Rachel's was SO-SO. Another big nuisance with this movie were the random black and white moments. I mean, come on...everytime Rachel had a telekenetic moment or things got hectic the film would snap in and out of black and white film. Kind of amateur if you ask me.
Also, I have to agree with other reviewers who complained about Amy Irving's character being plunged back into this world only to be brutally knocked off for no apparent reason. She was such a monumental part of Carrie and it was almost insulting to throw her in this and have her impaled viciously when she was just a good woman, trying to save a troubled girl. I think they were just trying to pay homage to the original Carrie, where her friendly Coach is killed by the bleachers. Not really sure....it just didn't work for me and made me angry that they decided to knock off the Sue Snell character.
Overall, not really the best movie. Worth a peek if you have seen the original Carrie, but otherwise, stay away!!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 134
|
|
|
