i guess i be part of the silent minority who enjoy this film . be it one of the best of the nightmare series . maybe not and but i have lot of fun with it . freddy krueger reach his evil and wisecrack potential . since part 4 and 5 kind of lag the series down and i felt this so called final installment ( new nightmare be the real finale ) bring the series out of it slump . there be some great nightmare sequence and include one where breckin meyer play a stoner who get trash and fall asleep and get stick in a video game to which freddy control . this be both a highly original and hilarious sequence and especially when we see him out of the dreamscape and hop around like super mario . and freddy belt out the funny one liner and great graphic . and since the movie be make about 10 year ago and it bring back memory when freddy start control the game with the powerglove . anyone who remember the first 8 bit nintendo remember the powerglove . the cast be superb . lisa zane be perfectly cast in the lead . i haven not see yaphet kotto since the run man and and i think the last time i saw that film be about 5 year ago . he another great and underappreciated actor who possess a powerful screen presence . and who can forget the cameo . the best one be by johnny depp ( from the first nightmare ) play a spokesman for an anti drug commercial . the 3d sequence at the end be really awesome . so for those who be look to check this film out please rent or buy it on dvd . hopefully all the edition come with the 3d glass and but i be sure the video edition have the 3d element remove . i personally do not see many thing wrong with the film . it even elaborate on freddy backstory . the film be a great mix of humor and scare and and the gross out effect be terrific . could this have give good justice to the franchise . of course it could have . but rachel talalay do a fine job . and find the perfect conclusion be easy say than do . and in closing and i love the montage over the opening credit . fan of the series will be delight and and will look at it a a tribute to beloved freddy . my score represent 7 ( out of 10 ) .