Creative Loafing's own Joe Bardi reviewed this winter's remake of The Wolfman when it hit theaters, and I mostly agree when he said Benicio Del Toro was flat and disappointing as the actor-turned-hairy monster. Joe also thought the effects were sometimes cheesy, and the gore bordered on laughable. Both probably true, though I don't think The Wolfman is the worst film experience you'll find, especially if you're into schlocky horror flicks. That said, the remake is far from similar from the Lon Chaney Jr. classic.
So, if the movie isn't all that good, surely the special features will carry the day. So, what exactly is there on the DVD besides the movie? The surprising answer: Diddly shit.
This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2010.