When I first seen this remake, I went in with an open mind. The first Hitcher was pretty good for its time. Atypical 80's movie. So I wanted to see if this Hitcher was better. By far, it was better. Though the plot did mirror the other Hitcher, it was far better written as well as acted. Most importantly, this Hitcher didnt really have the woman as the victim as it was in the first movie. In this Hitcher, the woman could be called the hero. And you find yourself routing for her at the end of the movie...DO IT!. Which I duely applaud.
Sean Bean was very believable as a crazed killer. As Sophia Bush's character, knew from the begining that there was something not quite right with dude. I do think that the Zachary Knighton character could have bigger balls than he did. He just seemed to be somewhat of a pansy.
The best scene in the hole movie was when the he had Knighton character tied between the trucks. You really didnt think the Hitcher would split him, but then he does. That was the same premise as in the first Hitcher kept the girl was caught inbetween the trucks, and they didnt show what happen when he gunned the truck, in this one, with all the blood and gore that is expected it was just great. Made me hide my face.
If you want to see it the way I seen this movie, not only get this Hitcher but get the 80's one and watch it side by side. By far, this was the better Hitcher.