I kind of like this film. It does what most remakes don't do - try something different from the original.
Zombie's decision to humanise Michael Myers is an interesting one. When we see where Michael came from, we obviously feel sympathy for him. However, Zombie challenges this later when we see Michael's brutal acts. Zombie puts us in this uncomfortable position where we can't completely write Michael off as a monster. And this wouldn't work if Zombie went for splatter gore - instead the use of blunt violence makes the film a rather distressing one to sit through at times.
The middle section with Dr. Loomis (a great Malcolm McDowell) and Michael is probably the best part of the film. It's a sad and depressing account of a child falling further and further into darkness, and his doctor slowly realising he's powerless to stop it. Even Sheri Moon Zombie shows unexpected depth as Michael's mother, desperately hoping against hope that her son will pull through.
Sadly, Rob Zombie is own worst enemy. His insistence on cartoonish hillbillies goes against all the great work he has done in creating a believable portrayal of psychopathy. And, his use of awkward swearing makes it hard to feel like part of the characters. Laurie and her friends come off as mean-spirited and it's hard to be truly empathetic when Michael strikes.
Overall, Halloween 2007 comes with many flaws and unnecessary moments, but it is worth a watch for the middle section alone.