Man, I feel like some are being way harsh on this.
My honest feeling is, if you're comparing this to the original it obviously pales in comparison. That goes without saying, anyone could've predicted that as soon as this movie was even announced. However if you're comparing it to most other current blockbusters, it's probably above average, but if you're a nostalgia-loving kind of person it delivers that in spades and you'll come out very happy.
I also am kind of surprised by how much sh** D'Onofrio's character gets. Yes he's a walking cliche, but come on! That is the whole fun of it, and D'Onofrio seems to be having a ball twirling his mustache. I'll admit he gets a little repetitive, but overall I feel like that role is essentially what it needs to be given the plot of the movie.
I don't know. I honestly thought it was pretty good overall, but maybe I had such a good time watching it that it's clouding my vision here? But in no way do I think this was a horrible movie. At the very least I think it's a competently made blockbuster. I thought the pacing was there, great balance of humor, solid character interactions, a real thrill ride of a third act. I don't know. I did not expect to enjoy the movie as much as I did. There is no bias here. I thought the trailers sucked quite frankly, and I walked out of this movie humming the JP theme and feeling like I got my money's worth.