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This remake is based off the 1971 film of the same title, which was based off Gordon Williams' novel The Siege of Trencher's Farm. This film follows David Sumner and Amy Sumner as they return to a small town in the backwoods of Mississippi (Amy's hometown). They return to Amy's hometown and to her father's farmhouse that is need of much repair work. They hire Amy's high school sweetheart, Charlie, and his friends (Chris Cawsey, Norman, and Bic) to repair the old farm roof. Several small misunderstandings, and prejudice's, turn against the Sumner's. This forces David to make a stand for his wife and his home. 
This remake is based more off the 1971 film instead of the original novel. Neither film is highly faithful to the novel, from what I have read about the novel, but this film remains true to the first film with small details changed around. This film was not made for children audience's, because it is highly violent with a rape scene, and adult situations. The story is fairly simple; the difference between someone being a man or being macho man pig. The story also takes a look at current prejudice's, and ideals that affect current backwoods societies. I did like that it was moderatly truthful to women's arguments of manner of dress, and behavior. My advice is that if a group of men are oggling you when your wearing shorts, then its a good idea not to flash them your chest. That just starts a lot of trouble that you don't want. This film plays to special audience's who enjoy these types of films. The cast was good together, but not great. The husband, James Marsden and the wife, Kate Bosworth, never really appear to be in love with one another. The villains were great in their subtleties, and presenting very different men. James Marsden played the role of David Sumner. He went slightly over the top in making his character appear weak, but did great during climax of the film. His transformation was great. Kate Bosworth played the role of Amy Sumner. She was good in creating that general female type character. Alexander Skarsgard plays the role of Charlie. Charlie is a villain without being a villain. He's is trapped by trying to prove manhood to the town even if he knows its wrong.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! It's good, but its not great. The actors were good, but failed to provide any real deep chemistry between them. The story is good.
Answer to last blog: Tom Holland directed the original Fright Night in 1985.
Que: What other film starred both Kate Bosworth and James Marsden?
Children of Men
Superman Returns
Babel
Casino Royale
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