My son and his girlfriend asked me to go with them. A lot of the younger people thought it was pretty good. I saw the original in the movie theater when I was a kid, girlfriend hanging on for dear life.
First off, I love smart ass Freddy Kruger. This latest guy has a somewhat blunted affect.
The second thing was the special effect with the victim in the bed and he appears to look at her by coming out of the wall. Computer generated. The original was a simple set up using lighting and plastic. It was voted that year as one of the best effects ever. Still is.
The third was I found it predictable. But you know, I am glad I went and it was fun and had a wonderful time. I found myself more excited when they were showing previews for 'Predators".