I Am Nancy

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Audience Member No tiene mucha calidad documental, pero I am Nancy expone muy bien la relación desproporcionada que existe entre las final girls (las protagonistas) y los asesinos (los villanos) en la mercadotecnia y la fascinación que tiene la sociedad por adular a los villanos en lugar de a los héroes. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Heather Langenkamp spends 90 minutes complaining about the fact that her character of Nancy isn't as popular with Elm Street fans as Freddy Krueger, proving that she doesn't even have a basic grasp of why people love the film series in the first place. She goes on to whine about the fact that Nancy only has TWO action figures (gasp!!), and seethes with ignorant rage over a grown man's refusal to get Nancy tattooed on his body. This documentary is a sad, sad spectacle, and is becoming infamous for destroying people's love and respect for not only the character of Nancy, but the actress who portrayed her as well. Watch at your own risk, Elm Street fans! Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Whilst its low budget is evident, there is a lot of heart and effort put into this beautifully made documentary. Heather Langenkamp, the actress who played Nancy Thompson in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', explores the fandom of the character, which, of course, pales in comparison to the film's famous antagonist, Freddy Krueger. Langenkamp, and director Arlene Marechal, pose the question why doesn't Nancy have the same popularity as her arch nemesis? However, there are Nancy fans out there, and Langenkamp hears from them of their personal feelings towards the character and what she means to them. Nancy is a special kind of slasher protagonist. Continuing on from what Laurie Strode started in 'Halloween', Nancy is not a "sexualised virgin", but a level-headed, smart teenager who would rather face her fears than run away from them. The character has inspired many, and Langenkamp exposes the character's importance in not only horror cinema, but in the lives of her fans. Interviews with 'Nightmare' director Wes Craven, and Robert Englund (the actor who played Freddy Krueger) also give insightful analyses of Nancy. Craven, the creator explains Nancy's origins, whilst Englund opines on her relationship with his character, Freddy. As a fan of Nancy myself, I really enjoyed this documentary. Langenkamp isn't so much a star, but a down-to-earth woman whose uplifting spirit is contagious. Her positive demeanor and her obvious appreciation for her fans make for a feel-good experience. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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